folding machine

US: ˈfoʊldɪŋ məˈʃiːn

Definition

Definition of folding machine - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

machine that automatically bends paper or other flat material into folds

TECH.

The print shop used a folding machine to prepare the mailers.
The old folding machine jammed when fed glossy paper.
A high-speed folding machine finished the brochures in minutes.

entangled

immersed

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Expressions with folding

folding chair

chair designed to fold for easy storage

She packed a folding chair for the concert in the park..

folding bike

bicycle designed to bend into a smaller shape for easy carrying

He rides a folding bike to work, then stores it under his desk.

folding door

door that opens by folding back in sections

The folding door separated the kitchen from the dining area..

folding knife

knife with a blade that folds into the handle

He carried a folding knife for quick access during his hikes..

folding money

cash in the form of printed banknotes

She prefers folding money over coins.

folding screen

furniture with hinged panels used to divide space

She changed behind the folding screen.

Expressions with machine

money machine

automated teller machine dispensing cash

I need to find a money machine to withdraw cash.

killing machine

person or animal extremely effective at injuring or killing others

On the field, the boxer seemed like a relentless killing machine.

well-greased machine

something operating smoothly and efficiently

The new software system runs like a well-greased machine.

well-oiled machine

something that operates smoothly and efficiently

The team worked together like a well-oiled machine.

become a machine

start working with extreme efficiency and precision

During the project, she became a machine.

lean, mean machine

person or thing that is tough and aggressive

The boxer is a lean, mean machine in the ring.

cog in the machine

someone with a minor but necessary role

As a junior employee, she was just a cog in the machine.

like a well-oiled machine

adv.

working smoothly and efficiently without problems

The team worked like a well-oiled machine to finish the project on time.

fine-tuned machine

system operating smoothly and efficiently

The new software runs like a fine-tuned machine.

money-making machine

person or thing that earns a lot of money easily

That new app is a real money-making machine.

Terms with folding machine included in their meaning

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notebook computer

travel gadget

compact personal machine, often folding, easy to carry

corrugator

folding machine

machine that shapes material into folds

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French:plieuse, ...
German:Falzmaschine, ...
Italian:piegatrice, ...
Spanish:máquina plegadora, ...
Portuguese:dobradora, ...
Chinese:折页机, ...
Japanese:折り機, ...
Arabic:آلَة طَيّ, ...
Hebrew:מְכוֹנַת קִיפּוּל, ...
Russian:фальцевальная машина, ...
Ukrainian:фальцювальна машина, ...
Hindi:फोल्डिंग मशीन, ...
Bengali:ফোল্ডিং মেশিন, ...
Catalan:màquina de plegar, ...
Czech:skládačka, ...
Danish:falsemaskine, ...
Dutch:vouwmachine, ...
Greek:μηχανή διπλώματος, ...
Hungarian:hajtogatógép, ...
Khmer:ម៉ាស៊ីនបត់ក្រដាស, ...
Korean:접지기, ...
Persian:دستگاه تا کن, ...
Polish:falcerka, ...
Portuguese (BR):máquina dobradeira, ...
Romanian:mașină de pliat, ...
Swedish:vikmaskin, ...
Thai:เครื่องพับกระดาษ, ...
Turkish:katlama makinesi, ...
Vietnamese:máy gấp giấy, ...

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