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foldover en · ADJ

Etymology

From fold + over.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Having one component that folds over the top of another.
    • Or the Timeless Bracelet, designed by Ina Seifart: a link-style watchband with a traditional foldover clasp, it has no face at all, just an open spot where you would expect to see one. 2007 October 28, Rob Walker, “Timeless Object”, in New York Times:

Deriveds

foldover clip

foldover en · NOUN

Etymology

From fold + over.

Meanings

  1. Any food prepared by folding, such as a calzone or apple turnover.
    • Assemble the foldovers and arrange them on a foil-lined cookie sheet; freeze until firm. 2007, Pillsbury Holiday Baking, page 68:

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