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meanders

/miˈændərz/ /məˈændərz/

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noun

A decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif, that is commonly found in Greek art.

Examples :

"The vase was decorated with meanders, a repeating pattern of geometric lines that gave it a classic Greek look. "

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A structural motif in proteins consisting of four adjacent antiparallel strands and their linking loops.

Examples :

"The biologist studied the protein structure, carefully noting the locations of the two meanders that connected the beta sheets. "

structure biology biochemistry anatomy

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noun

One of the turns of a winding, crooked, or involved course.

Examples :

"the meanders of an old river, or of the veins and arteries in the body"

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A tortuous or intricate movement.

Examples :

"The garden path, with all its meanders, made the walk much longer than expected. "

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One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse

Examples :

"The river's meanders slowed our canoe trip, as we had to paddle around each wide curve. "

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noun

Examples :

"The antique table was beautiful, decorated with elaborate meanders carved into its wooden surface. "

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noun

Examples :

"Her meanders about the missing homework made it clear she was trying to avoid admitting she hadn't done it. "

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A self-avoiding closed curve which intersects a line a number of times.

Examples :

"The river's meanders, as seen from above, resembled a tangled ribbon crossing the flat plain. "

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verb

To wind or turn in a course or passage; to be intricate.

Examples :

"The stream meandered through the valley."

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verb

To wind, turn, or twist; to make flexuous.

Examples :

"The river meanders through the valley, creating a beautiful, winding path. "

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