refold

Repleat the fabric

To refold is to fold something again, typically returning it to its previous folded state: She refolded the map and tucked it back in the glove compartment.

The word implies something was unfolded and now needs folding once more—a letter read and refolded, laundry refolded after a child rummages through drawers.

action

crease

Line from folding

bend · flatten · smooth · align · straighten · overlap · interfold · accordion · crimp · pinch

paper

origami

Sculptural paper-creasing art

  • mapSpatial representation of terrain
  • letterWritten symbol or message
  • newspaperPrinted periodical of current events

brochure · pamphlet · envelope · document · cardboard · gift wrap · tissue paper · creasing · dog-ear · crinkle

tidiness

neaten

Make orderly

  • smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
  • pressApply force downward
  • ironElement twenty-six

align · flatten · straighten · adjust · trim · even · crisp · orderly · meticulous · pristine

fabric

laundry

Items needing cleaning

napkins · tablecloth · clothing · garments · shirts · pants · sweaters · blankets · fitted sheet · fabric

Categories
Opposites
folding action

refoldunfold

Spread open from closed

unfurl · open · spread out · flatten · uncrease

Family

refolded, refolding, refolds, refoldable

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G