foldingfold‧ing /ˈfəʊldɪŋ $ ˈfoʊl-/ adjective [only before noun] 
Examples
a folding bicycle, bed, chair etc has parts that you can bend or fold together to make it easier to carry or store → foldaway
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
Thesaurus- A quite small example of a folding knife is shown in Pic 14.
- A search of the outside store revealed two folding canvas garden chairs, dilapidated but useable.
- Bingham reappears with a metal folding chair.
- Exclusive folding designs are handmade in solid rosewood by craftsmen in the Far East, with careful attention to detail.
- Kellaway sat on the folding bed and let the notebook fall open.
- One man just sat there in silence, looking at the camera, grinning and folding and refolding his six fivers.
- Standard equipment includes an electric sunroof, electric front windows, remote control central locking and a 60/40 split folding rear seat.
- The body was divided into two small and one large compartments, which could be divided in the centre by folding doors.
Longman Language Activatora piece of furniture or equipment that can be folded► folding/collapsible
Collocations a folding or collapsible bed, chair, bicycle etc is one that is specially designed so that it can be folded up and easily carried or stored: · You'll have to sleep on a folding bed in the living room.· By the window stood a large collapsible table with drawings and pencils all over it.
► fold/fold up able to be folded: · My umbrella folds up and fits into my handbag.· I want a push chair that folds easily and weighs very little.fold up into something (=fold into the shape of something else): · This portable bath folds up into a carrying case that is perfect for storing baby clothes.
WORD SETS► Furnitureantique, nounarm, nounarmchair, nounback, nounbeanbag, nounbed, nounbedhead, nounbedpost, nounbedstead, nounbookcase, nounbookshelf, nounbuffet, nounbunk, nounbureau, nouncanopy, nouncard table, nouncarrycot, nouncart, nouncatchall, nounchair, nounchaise longue, nounchesterfield, nounchest of drawers, nouncoat rack, nouncoatstand, nouncoffee table, nouncommode, nouncot, nouncouch, nouncounter, nouncupboard, noundeckchair, noundesk, noundining table, noundivan, noundouble bed, noundrawer, noundresser, noundustsheet, nouneasy chair, nounescritoire, nounfireguard, nounfirescreen, nounfitment, nounfitted, adjectivefloor lamp, nounfoldaway, adjectivefolding, adjectivefootrest, nounfootstool, nounfour-poster bed, nounfuton, nounGeorgian, adjectivegramophone, noungrandfather clock, noungrate, nounhat stand, nounheadboard, nounheadrest, nounhighboy, nounhighchair, nounhorsehair, nounhot tub, nounhutch, nounJacuzzi, nounlamp, nounlampshade, nounlawn chair, nounleg, nounlooking glass, nounlove seat, nounmattress, nounnightlight, nounnightstand, nounoccasional table, nounottoman, nounpadded, adjectivepedestal, nounpouffe, nounradiogram, nounrocker, nounrocking chair, nounrococo, adjectiveseat, nounsettee, nounshelf, nounshelving, nounsideboard, nounslipcover, nounsofa, nounsofa bed, nounsprung, adjectivestand, nounstandard lamp, nounstool, nounstuffing, nounsuite, nounswivel chair, nountable, nountallboy, nountea chest, nounthree-piece suite, nounthrone, nountwin bed, noununit, nounupholster, verbupholstery, nounveneer, nounveneered, adjectivewardrobe, nounwashstand, nounwaterbed, nounWelsh dresser, nounwindow seat, nounwork-surface, nounwriting desk, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a folding chair
Word family (=one which you can fold so it is flat)· People were sitting on blankets or folding chairs, listening to the outdoor concert.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► chair· Bingham reappears with a metal folding chair.
WORD FAMILYnounfoldfolderadjectivefoldedfoldingverbfoldunfold
a folding bicycle, bed, chair etc has parts that you can bend or fold together to make it easier to carry or store → foldaway