infold

in·fold

1 [in-fohld]
verb (used with object)
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in·fold

2 [in-fohld]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
to invaginate ( defs 2–4 ).

Origin:
in-1 + fold1; cf. enfold

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enfold or infold (ɪnˈfəʊld) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to cover by enclosing
2.  to embrace
3.  to form with or as with folds
 
infold or infold
 
vb
 
en'folder or infold
 
n
 
in'folder or infold
 
n
 
en'foldment or infold
 
n
 
in'foldment or infold
 
n

infold (ɪnˈfəʊld) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
a variant spelling of enfold
 
in'folder
 
n
 
in'foldment
 
n

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