FOLDING
/ˈfəʊldɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of FOLDING
To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.
"If you fold the sheets, they'll fit more easily in the drawer."
To become folded; to form folds.
"Cardboard doesn't fold very easily."
To confine animals in a fold.
The action of folding; a fold.
The keeping of sheep in enclosures on arable land, etc.
Code folding: a source code display technique that can hide the contents of methods, classes, etc. for easier navigation.
Designed to fold; as a folding bed, a folding bicycle, a folding chair, etc.
Examples of FOLDING in a Sentence
- "If you fold the sheets, they'll fit more easily in the drawer."
- "Cardboard doesn't fold very easily."
Word Details
Is FOLDING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FOLDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FOLDING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for FOLDING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | o | l | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FOLDING
84 words from the letters in FOLDING
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How to Use FOLDING in Word Games
FOLDING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FOLDING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FOLDING to find 84 additional valid words.