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protective fold

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun protective fold has 1 sense
  1. protective fold - a flap of tissue that protects what it covers
    --1 is a kind of
    flap
    --1 has particulars:
     eyelid, lid, palpebra; nictitating membrane, third eyelid

Definitions from the Web

Term: Protective Fold

Description:

A protective fold refers to a crease or a bend that serves as a form of protection or covering to guard or shield something.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The protective fold of skin in various organisms.
  • Verb: To create or make a protective fold.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense: In biology, a fold of skin that provides protection to certain body parts.
    • Usage 1: The protective fold over the eyes of camels shields them from blowing sand in the desert.
    • Usage 2: The protective fold on the back of certain reptiles helps camouflage and protects them from predators.
  2. Sense: A fold or bend used as a safeguard or protective cover in various applications.
    • Usage 1: The protective fold on the document ensures it cannot be tampered with easily.
    • Usage 2: The laptop case has a protective fold to shield the screen while traveling.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The snake deploys its protective fold on its neck when feeling threatened.
  2. She carefully created a protective fold in the fabric to safeguard the delicate item.
  3. The disposable mask has a protective fold to cover the nose and mouth completely.

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