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Nonmanifold topology

Geometric configurations that, if unfolded, could not lie flat on a plane without overlapping pieces. Typically this situation occurs if the surface consists of several patches sharing a boundary. Natural examples include a fish with fins, a plane with wings, or a bag with compartments.

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