folding folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/

adjective

1. Capable of being folded up and stored  ( foldable , foldaway , folding )
   capable of being folded up and stored
    A foldaway bed
   a foldaway bed
   

noun

1. The act of folding  ( fold , folding )
   the act of folding
    He gave the napkins a double fold
   he gave the napkins a double fold
   
2. A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock  ( fold , folding )
   a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
   
3. The process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape  ( folding , protein folding )
   the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
    Understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code
   understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code