corrugated

/ˈkɔːrəɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑːrəɡeɪtɪd/

verb

(of the skin) To wrinkle.

Examples :

"Her brow corrugated with concern as she read the difficult math problem. "

appearance body

verb

To fold into parallel folds, grooves or ridges.

Examples :

"The metal roof was corrugated to make it stronger and prevent it from bending easily. "

material technical structure

adjective

Marked with parallel folds, ridges or furrows.

Examples :

"The cardboard box was corrugated, making it strong enough to hold the fragile figurines. "

material appearance structure

adjective

Bent into regular curved folds or grooves.

Examples :

"The roof was made of corrugated metal, which made it strong and able to withstand the rain. "

material structure

Meanings

Examples :

"Her brow corrugated with concern as she read the difficult math problem. "

Examples :

"The metal roof was corrugated to make it stronger and prevent it from bending easily. "

Examples :

"The cardboard box was corrugated, making it strong enough to hold the fragile figurines. "

Examples :

"The roof was made of corrugated metal, which made it strong and able to withstand the rain. "

Related Words

parallel noun

One of a set of parallel lines.

withstand verb

To resist or endure (something) successfully.

concern noun

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

problem noun

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

bending verb

To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.

stronger adjective

Capable of producing great physical force.

figurines noun

A small carved or molded figure; a statuette.

cardboard noun

A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

prevent verb

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

grooves noun

A long, narrow channel or depression; e.g., such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tyre groove, or a geological channel or depression.

wrinkle noun

A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.

difficult verb

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.