folding

noun
  1. The action or process of bending something flexible and relatively flat over on itself so that one part of it covers another. noun
    The folding of the paper created a neat crease.
    She demonstrated the folding of the napkin into an elegant shape.
  2. Designed to be bent or folded so as to occupy less space. adjective
    They bought a folding chair for the picnic.
    The folding table was easy to store in the closet.
  3. The act of closing or collapsing a structure or object by bending or folding. noun
    Folding the tent took less time than setting it up.
    He was skilled at folding the stroller with one hand.