noun🔗ShareMéandreA 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. "Le vase était décoré de méandres, un motif répétitif de lignes géométriques qui lui donnait un aspect grec classique.artstylearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn motif structurel dans les protéines constitué de quatre brins antiparallèles adjacents et de leurs boucles de liaisonA 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. "Le biologiste a étudié la structure de la protéine, notant soigneusement les emplacements des deux motifs structurels qui reliaient les feuillets bêta.structurebiologybiochemistryanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMéandreOne 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"Les méandres d'une vieille rivière, ou des veines et des artères dans le corps.geographywaynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMéandres, sinuositésA tortuous or intricate movement."The garden path, with all its meanders, made the walk much longer than expected. "Le sentier du jardin, avec tous ses méandres, a rendu la promenade beaucoup plus longue que prévu.wayactionnaturegeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMéandresOne 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. "Les méandres de la rivière ont ralenti notre voyage en canoë, car nous devions pagayer autour de chaque large courbe.geographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMéandres, ornementFretwork."The antique table was beautiful, decorated with elaborate meanders carved into its wooden surface. "La table antique était magnifique, décorée de méandres élaborés sculptés dans sa surface en bois.artstylearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePerplexité, embarrasPerplexity."Her meanders about the missing homework made it clear she was trying to avoid admitting she hadn't done it. "Ses explications confuses concernant les devoirs manquants ont clairement montré qu'elle essayait d'éviter d'admettre qu'elle ne les avait pas faits.mindsensationphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMéandresA 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. "Les méandres de la rivière, vus d'en haut, ressemblaient à un ruban enchevêtré traversant la plaine plate.mathgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErrer, serpenterTo wind or turn in a course or passage; to be intricate."The stream meandered through the valley."Le ruisseau serpentait à travers la vallée.geographynaturewayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErrer, serpenterTo wind, turn, or twist; to make flexuous."The river meanders through the valley, creating a beautiful, winding path. "La rivière serpente à travers la vallée, créant un beau sentier sinueux.naturegeographyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
