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Folder

//ˈfoʊɫdɚ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.

    "I keep all my schoolwork in a yellow folder."

  2. 2
    covering that is folded over to protect the contents wordnet
  3. 3
    A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

    "My essays are in the folder named "Schoolwork"."

  4. 4
    a small book usually having a paper cover wordnet
  5. 5
    A machine or person that folds things.
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  1. 6
    A folding knife, typically a pocketknife.

    "A funny name for a knife, the Needs Work folder is purpose-built as a working folder, and includes a straight, plain-edge, modified-wharncliffe blade, and a comfortable, ergonomic handle."

Etymology

From fold + -er.

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