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sin·u·ate
I. \ˈsinyəwə̇t, -ˌwāt, usu -d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Latin sinuatus, past participle of sinuare to curve, bend, from sinus curve, fold — more at sinus
1. : sinuous, wavy, tortuous
2. : having the margin wavy with strong indentations
< sinuate leaves >
— compare undulate
• sin·u·ate·ly adverb
II. \-ˌwāt, usu -ād.+V\ intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin sinuatus, past participle of sinuare to curve, bend
: to bend or curve in and out : be sinuous : wind
< saw the river sinuating toward the sea — Anais Nin > |