accordioning
Compressing like bellows
Accordioning describes something folding or compressing in the manner of an accordion—the pleated bellows of the instrument expanding and contracting.
A vehicle accordions when it crumples in a collision: The car accordioned against the barrier.
Traffic accordions when it bunches and stretches rhythmically.
Paper or fabric accordions when folded into zigzag pleats.
Forcing into less space
- expandingGrowing in scope
- contractingReducing in volume
- collapsingFalling inward suddenly
- extendingIncreasing in reach
squeeze · stretch · fold · unfold · zigzag · concertina · bellows · oscillate
compressing
Forcing into less space
- expandingGrowing in scope
- contractingReducing in volume
- collapsingFalling inward suddenly
extending · squeeze · stretch · fold · unfold · zigzag · concertina · bellows · oscillate · retract
pleat
Sewn fabric fold
corrugation · fluting · crimp · tuck · interfold · layer · overlap · origami · concertina · gather
crash
Sudden violent impact
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- pileupSequential vehicular collision
- crumpleCompress into irregular folds
wreck · impact · smash · compress · buckle · telescoping · rear-end · fender · highway · traffic
accordioningextending
Increasing in reach
expanding · stretching · unfolding · spreading · elongating
accordioningcrumpling
Crushing into folds
shattering · mangling · splintering · twisting · warping
accordioningrigidifying
Making firm and unbending
stiffening · holding firm · locking · bracing · stabilizing