Synonyms of fold

1. fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend, angular shape, angularity: usage: an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"
2. congregation, fold, faithful, social group: usage: a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
3. fold, folding, geological process, geologic process: usage: a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
4. flock, fold, animal group: usage: a group of sheep or goats
5. fold, plica, structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure: usage: a folded part (as in skin or muscle)
6. fold, sheepfold, sheep pen, sheepcote, pen: usage: a pen for sheep
7. fold, folding, change of shape: usage: the act of folding; "he gave the napkins a double fold"

1. fold, fold up, turn up, change surface: usage: bend or lay so that one part covers the other; "fold up the newspaper"; "turn up your collar"
2. fold, integrate, incorporate: usage: incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating; "Fold the egg whites into the batter"
3. close up, close, fold, shut down, close down: usage: cease to operate or cause to cease operating; "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"; "My business closes every night at 8 P.M."; "close up the shop"
4. pen up, fold, restrain, confine, hold: usage: confine in a fold, like sheep
5. fold, fold up, change: usage: become folded or folded up; "The bed folds in a jiffy"