fold

In obsolete terms the difference between fold and embrace

is that fold is a boundary or limit while embrace is to cling to; to cherish; to love.

As verbs the difference between fold and embrace

is that fold is to bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself while embrace is to clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

As nouns the difference between fold and embrace

is that fold is an act of folding while embrace is hug noun; putting arms around someone.

As a noun manifold

is (now historical) a copy made by the manifold writing process.

As an adjective manifold

is various in kind or quality, diverse.

As an adverb manifold

is many times; repeatedly.

As a verb manifold

is to make manifold; multiply.

As a proper noun fold is

earth.

In transitive terms the difference between fold and contract

is that fold is to enclose within folded arms (see also enfold) while contract is to gain or acquire (an illness).

In intransitive terms the difference between fold and contract

is that fold is to give way on a point or in an argument while contract is to make an agreement or contract; to covenant; to agree; to bargain.

In obsolete terms the difference between fold and contract

is that fold is a boundary or limit while contract is not abstract; concrete.

As an adjective contract is

contracted; affianced; betrothed.

Fold is a synonym of flounce.

As a proper noun fold

is earth.

As a verb flounce is

to move in an exaggerated, bouncy manner.

As a noun flounce is

(sewing) a strip of decorative material, usually pleated, attached along one edge; a ruffle^(w).

Fold is a related term of bunch.

As a proper noun fold

is earth.

As a noun bunch is

a group of a number of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.

As a verb bunch is

to gather into a bunch.

Fold is a synonym of embosom.

As a proper noun fold

is earth.

As a verb embosom is

to draw to or into one's bosom; to treasure.

As a proper noun fold is

earth.

Fold is a synonym of yard.

As proper nouns the difference between fold and yard

is that fold is earth while yard is (scotland yard) or (new scotland yard).

In transitive terms the difference between fold and tilt

is that fold is to enclose within folded arms (see also enfold) while tilt is to cover with a tilt, or awning.

In intransitive terms the difference between fold and tilt

is that fold is to give way on a point or in an argument while tilt is to be at an angle.

Fold is a related term of shirr.

As a proper noun fold

is earth.

As a verb shirr is

(us|sewing) to make gathers in textiles by drawing together parallel threads.

As a noun shirr is

(sewing) a shirring.