PLICATING Synonyms

• in the shape of a coil

• having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

• increase by a factor of two

• raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2

• the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

• a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

• the act of folding

• capable of being folded up and stored

• linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing

• the act of folding in parallel folds

• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

• act of changing in practice or custom

• a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe

• a movement in a new direction

• the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe

• the activity of shaping something on a lathe

• the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

• an enveloping bandage

• rolled longitudinally upon itself

• curl, wind, or twist together

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• make wrinkled or creased

• scrape gently

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers

• a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

• make ridges into by pinching together

• curl tightly

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

• tie or link together

• spin, wind, or twist together

• spin, wind, or twist together

• make lacework by knotting or looping

• make a loop in

• To twist together; to intertwine

• A twisting together.

• eatables (especially sweets)

• (sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest

• a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place

• a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

• fit snugly into

• make a tuck or several folds in

• draw together into folds or puckers

• a lightweight cord

• spin, wind, or twist together

• arrange or coil around

• make by twisting together or intertwining

• form into a spiral shape

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• the act of rotating rapidly

• turn in a twisting or spinning motion

• cause to spin