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fold in Irish

fold in Irish is aoile, furca, mainnear — fold means to bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.

fold in Irish

aoile
noun
furca
noun
mainnear
noun
A pen or enclosure for sheep or other domestic animals.
fill
verb
(transitive) To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.

What does "fold" mean?

  1. verb To bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.
    "She folded the letter and slipped it into an envelope."
  2. verb To stop or withdraw, especially from a card game bet or a failing business.
    "He decided to fold rather than risk more chips."
  3. noun A crease or bend made by folding.
    "Smooth out the fold before you seal the envelope."
  4. noun A fenced enclosure for keeping sheep, or, figuratively, a group united by shared belief or purpose.
    "The shepherd led the sheep back into the fold."
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fold in a sentence

  • She folded the letter and slipped it into an envelope.
  • He folded the laundry while watching television.
  • He decided to fold rather than risk more chips.
  • The struggling company folded after just two years.

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What is "fold" in Irish?

"fold" in Irish is aoile, furca, mainnear. fold means: To bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.

How do you use "fold" in a sentence?

Example: "She folded the letter and slipped it into an envelope." In Irish, "fold" is aoile, furca, mainnear.

Are there other ways to say "fold" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 4 translations listed for "fold": aoile, furca, mainnear, fill.

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