accordion fold
The 'accordion fold' is named after the musical instrument because the folded material resembles the instrument's bellows.
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Definition
B2Printing and Design
(technical)A method of folding paper where it is divided into multiple panels that fold alternately, creating a zigzag pattern.
Example
- The brochure used an accordion fold to present the information in a compact manner.
B2Crafting
(general)A fold in material where it is creased back and forth in a pleated pattern, allowing it to expand and contract.
Example
- The child made an accordion fold with the paper to create a fan.
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