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overfold

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊvəfəʊld/

The English word “overfold” has 2 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

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

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