meander
[ mee-an-der ]
/ miˈæn dər /
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verb (used without object)
to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course: The stream meandered through the valley.
to wander aimlessly; ramble: The talk meandered on.
verb (used with object)
Surveying. to define the margin of (a body of water) with a meander line.
noun
Usually meanders. turnings or windings; a winding path or course.
a circuitous movement or journey.
an intricate variety of fret or fretwork.
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Origin of meander
1570–80; <Latin maeander<Greek maíandros a winding, special use of Maíandros, the Menderes River, noted for its winding course
OTHER WORDS FROM meander
me·an·der·er, nounme·an·der·ing·ly, adverbun·me·an·der·ing, adjectiveun·me·an·der·ing·ly, adverbOther definitions for meander (2 of 2)
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British Dictionary definitions for meander (1 of 2)
meander
/ (mɪˈændə) /
verb (intr)
to follow a winding course
to wander without definite aim or direction
noun
(often plural) a curve or bend, as in a river
(often plural) a winding course or movement
an ornamental pattern, esp as used in ancient Greek architecture
Derived forms of meander
meanderer, nounmeandering, adjectivemeanderingly, adverbmeandrous, adjectiveWord Origin for meander
C16: from Latin maeander, from Greek Maiandros the River Maeander; see Menderes (sense 1)
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Scientific definitions for meander
meander
[ mē-ăn′dər ]
A sinuous curve, bend, or loop along the course of a stream or river.
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