manifold (n.)

  1. a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

  2. a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies; an original and two manifolds

    [ Syn: manifold paper ]

  3. a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions

    manifold (adj.)

  1. many and varied; having many features or forms; manifold reasons; our manifold failings; manifold intelligence; the multiplex opportunities in high technology

    [ Syn: multiplex ]

    manifold (v.)

  1. make multiple copies of; multiply a letter'

  2. combine or increase by multiplication; He managed to multiply his profits

    [ Syn: multiply ]

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