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overfold en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈəʊvəfəʊld/ (UK)

Etymology

From over- + fold; in the geological sense, after German Überfaltung (“overfolding”).

Meanings

1. A fold whereby the strata are forced through an angle of more than 90 degrees, so that younger strata lie below older ones.
   • Thrusts were directed there; major overfolds bulged outwards towards the north. 2004, Richard Fortey, The Earth, Folio Society, published 2011, page 95:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
overfolds	Number=Plur		lexicographic

overfold en · VERB

Pronunciation

• /ˈəʊvəfəʊld/ (UK)

Etymology

From over- + fold; in the geological sense, after German Überfaltung (“overfolding”).

Meanings

1. (transitive) To fold excessively.
   • The trick is to not overfold the ingredients; doing so causes the egg whites to deflate, resulting in a flat or soggy soufflé. 2012, Culture Magazine, Cheese For Dummies, page 305:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
overfolds	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
overfolding	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
overfolded	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
overfolded	Tense=Past		lexicographic