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Swivel fold

A fixed pivot point and a curved arrow swinging around it.

What it is

A flap pivots around a fixed point while the paper beside it folds to make room. Used to narrow or turn a flap.

History

Widely used in modern designs to thin legs and shape bodies.

The 3D motion for this fold is being made next. For now: the symbol, the steps and the story.