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enfolding
UK
/ɪnˈfəʊldɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈfoʊldɪŋ/
Translations
enfoldings
pl
UK
/ɪnˈfəʊldɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈfoʊldɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun meaning ‘the act or process of enfolding’.
The gentle enfolding of her arms made the child feel safe.
L’enveloppement doux de ses bras rassura l’enfant.
Additional translations
UK
/ɪnˈfəʊldɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈfoʊldɪŋ/
Used attributively as a present-participle adjective meaning ‘surrounding; enveloping’.
The enfolding darkness of the night made it difficult to see the path ahead.
L’obscurité enveloppante de la nuit rendait difficile de voir le chemin devant soi.
Definitions
The gentle enfolding of her arms made the child feel safe.
The enfolding darkness of the night made it difficult to see the path ahead.
The mother enfolded her child in a warm embrace.
He enfolded the letter in his hands, cherishing the words written inside.