Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In geology, a reflexed or inverted fold; an anticlinal flexure in which the bending has been carried so far that the strata on each side of the axis have become appressed, the axial plane being bent out of the vertical, so that one limb of the fold lies upon the other.
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- noun geology A
fold whereby thestrata are forced through an angle of more than 90 degrees, so that younger strata lie below older ones.
Etymologies
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From over- + fold, after German Überfaltung ("overfolding").
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Examples
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With spatula, lightly fold in remaining egg whites, do not overfold.
Archive 2006-10-01 Brilynn 2006
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With spatula, lightly fold in remaining egg whites, do not overfold.
I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll Blow Your Soufflé Down Brilynn 2006
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Don't overfold, but fully incorporate your ingredients.
Sass & Veracity 2009
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Don’t overfold, but fully incorporate your ingredients.
Daring Bakers - Macarons kat 2009
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Don’t overfold, but fully incorporate your ingredients.
Archive 2009-10-01 kat 2009
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