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2. protective
adjective. ['prəˈtɛktɪv'] intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind.
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4. protective
adjective. ['prəˈtɛktɪv'] (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful.
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5. fold
verb. ['ˈfoʊld'] bend or lay so that one part covers the other.
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Etymology
- fold (English)
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. fold
noun. ['ˈfoʊld'] an angular or rounded shape made by folding.
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Etymology
- fold (English)
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. fold
noun. ['ˈfoʊld'] a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church.
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Etymology
- fold (English)
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. fold
verb. ['ˈfoʊld'] incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating.
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Etymology
- fold (English)
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. fold
noun. ['ˈfoʊld'] a group of sheep or goats.
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Etymology
- fold (English)
- fold (Middle English (1100-1500))
- folden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- fealdan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))