1. creases or bends made by doubling something over on itself
2. parts of something that have been doubled over

1. bends or doubles something over on itself
2. collapses or closes by bringing parts together

Examples

• She pressed the folds out of her shirt with an iron.
• The dress has beautiful folds in the fabric.
• He folds his clothes neatly before putting them away.
• The chair folds up for easy storage.
• The map has several folds from being used so much.
• She folds the letter and puts it in an envelope.
• The origami crane requires many precise folds.