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fold [ fōld ]


noun  (plural folds)
Definition:
 
1. enclosed area for sheep: an enclosed area where sheep or other livestock can be kept

2. group with things in common: a group to which something or somebody naturally belongs because of shared interests or traits

3. enclosed animals: sheep or other livestock in a fold

4. flock: a flock of sheep



transitive verb  (past and past participle fold·ed, present participle fold·ing, 3rd person present singular folds)
Definition:
 
enclose livestock: to put or keep livestock in an enclosed area

[ Old English fald, origin ?]
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