corrugated
Americanadjective
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of corrugated
First recorded in 1585–95; corrugate ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective; corrugate ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb
Explanation
Corrugated means molded into tight ridges and valleys. You've probably seen corrugated cardboard or corrugated metal roofs. Materials are put into a corrugated shape to ensure elasticity and strength — cardboard boxes hold their shape because the cardboard is reinforced with a corrugated layer inside the two flat pieces. To remember corrugated, think about corduroy pants — which also have ridges and valleys. If you're lucky enough to have had ribbon candy, that's corrugated as well.
Vocabulary lists containing corrugated
Born a Crime
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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Example Sentences
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Corrugated roofing sheets, the tips of hardwood trees, strung wires of electricity poles: all peeked above the surface, choked to the neck by inky water.
From Slate • Dec. 16, 2023
Corrugated products facilities in Richland and Wallula are not affected and will remain open.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023
Corrugated cardboard can actually be recycled a whopping seven times before the material is no longer suitable for use.
From Salon • Feb. 3, 2022
Then aged just 16, he had a job making ammunition boxes for the Acme Corrugated Cardboard Company, based on the edge of Croydon Airfield.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2021
Oh, the Wonder folks were no tightwads when it came to showin' special agents of the Corrugated around.
From The House of Torchy by Brown, Arthur William
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