folder
1. A thin length of wood, bone, ivory, or other
material, from 6 to 12 inches long, and 1 to 1 1/2
inches wide. The typical folder is approximately
1/8 inch thick. It is tapered to the edges, has
rounded edges and ends, and is used in folding
sheets by hand and cutting bolts, and also in
numerous binding operations. 2. See: FOLDING MACHINES . 3.
A publication consisting of one sheet of paper
folded to make two or more leaves but not stitched
or cut. 4. A large sheet of stiff paper, usually
manila, folded once. It has a projection or tag
for heading at the top of the rear portion. (204 )
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