Enfoldment

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnfoʊɫdˈɛmˈɛnt/

Enfoldment (noun)

  1. The act of wrapping something closely so it is partly or fully covered.
  2. A state where one thing surrounds another in a way that feels protective or enclosing.
  3. In anatomy or biology, the process of forming folds that bring parts closer together.

Examples

  • The enfoldment of the package kept everything clean.
  • Her careful enfoldment of the cloth prevented wrinkles.