Foldover

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any food prepared by folding, such as a calzone or apple turnover.

    "Assemble the foldovers and arrange them on a foil-lined cookie sheet; freeze until firm."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having one component that folds over the top of another. not-comparable

    "Or the Timeless Bracelet, designed by Ina Seifart: a link-style watchband with a traditional foldover clasp, it has no face at all, just an open spot where you would expect to see one."

Example

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"Or the Timeless Bracelet, designed by Ina Seifart: a link-style watchband with a traditional foldover clasp, it has no face at all, just an open spot where you would expect to see one."

Etymology

From fold + over.

Related phrases

foldover clipapple turnover

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