English Explanatory Dictionary

overfold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fold whereby the strata are forced through an angle of more than 90 degrees, so that younger strata lie below older ones.
verb
  1. To fold excessively.

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊvəfəʊld/

Word forms

overfold overfolds overfolding overfolded

Etymology

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

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