folding
/ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfōl-diŋ/ (ame, mw)
folding — adjective
- foldingpositive
- more foldingcomparative
- most foldingsuperlative
1. Describes an object such as a chair, table, bed, or bicycle that has hinges or j
Describes an object such as a chair, table, bed, or bicycle that has hinges or joints built into its frame so it can be made smaller for easier storage or carrying.
The Watanabe family packed three folding chairs for the picnic at the park.
common pattern: folding + noun for portable furniture
Reema stored her folding bicycle in the small cupboard under the stairs.
Felipe bought a lightweight folding table for his camping trips in the mountains.
The nurse placed a folding screen between the hospital beds for privacy.
Anong always keeps a folding umbrella in her bag for sudden rain showers.
- collapsible
More specific to objects that telescope or flatten; 'folding' is broader and more common for hinged items
- foldaway
Describes furniture designed to fold into a wall or cabinet for permanent storage
- foldable
Common in product descriptions, especially for electronics like phones and tablets
文法句型
folding + noun
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position). You cannot say "This chair is folding" — instead say "This is a folding chair." To describe the action, use the verb 'fold': "This chair folds flat."
常見錯誤
2. Describes a door or partition made of several hinged panels that fold against on
Describes a door or partition made of several hinged panels that fold against one another like a fan when opened, allowing the opening to be covered without a swinging door's arc.
The bedroom closet has a folding door that slides on a track at the top.
Léa installed folding doors between her living room and study for flexible use.
collocation: folding doors for room division
A folding door separates the laundry area from the rest of the basement.
Christopher chose a wooden folding door for his wardrobe instead of a curtain.
The folding door in the classroom storage closet was stuck on its metal track.
- bi-fold
Refers specifically to a two-panel folding door, a common subtype
- accordion door
A type of folding door with many narrow panels that compress like an accordion
- solid door
A single-piece door that swings open on hinges
- sliding door
A door that opens by gliding sideways on a track rather than folding
文法句型
folding + door / partition
用法筆記
Common in descriptions of space-saving home designs. Folding doors are different from sliding doors — folding doors have hinged panels that fold, while sliding doors glide on a track without folding.