noun🔗ShareA decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif, that is commonly found in Greek art."The vase was decorated with meanders, a repeating pattern of geometric lines that gave it a classic Greek look. "artstylearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA structural motif in proteins consisting of four adjacent antiparallel strands and their linking loops."The biologist studied the protein structure, carefully noting the locations of the two meanders that connected the beta sheets. "structurebiologybiochemistryanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne of the turns of a winding, crooked, or involved course."the meanders of an old river, or of the veins and arteries in the body"geographywaynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tortuous or intricate movement."The garden path, with all its meanders, made the walk much longer than expected. "wayactionnaturegeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse"The river's meanders slowed our canoe trip, as we had to paddle around each wide curve. "geographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFretwork."The antique table was beautiful, decorated with elaborate meanders carved into its wooden surface. "artstylearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePerplexity."Her meanders about the missing homework made it clear she was trying to avoid admitting she hadn't done it. "mindsensationphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA self-avoiding closed curve which intersects a line a number of times."The river's meanders, as seen from above, resembled a tangled ribbon crossing the flat plain. "mathgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wind or turn in a course or passage; to be intricate."The stream meandered through the valley."geographynaturewayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wind, turn, or twist; to make flexuous."The river meanders through the valley, creating a beautiful, winding path. "naturegeographyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading