OVERFOLD

Etymology

Noun

overfold (plural overfolds)

(geology) A fold whereby the strata are forced through an angle of more than 90 degrees, so that younger strata lie below older ones.

Verb

overfold (third-person singular simple present overfolds, present participle overfolding, simple past and past participle overfolded)

(transitive) To fold excessively.

Anagrams

• foldover

Source: Wiktionary



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