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   meander

   /mɪˈandə/

   verb

   • 1. (of a river or road) follow a winding course: "a river that meandered gently through a meadow" Similar zigzagwindtwistturncurvecurlbendsnake
   • ▪ wander at random: "kids meandered in and out" Similar strollsaunteramblewanderroamramblerovedriftmaunderstraystragglestravaigstreelinformal:moseytootlebimblerare:vagabond
   • ▪ (of language, thought, etc.) proceed aimlessly or with little purpose: "a stylish offbeat thriller which occasionally meanders" Similar rambleprattlemaunderprateblatherbletherblitherdrivelchatterrattledriftinformal:witterwafflerabbitnatter

   noun

   • 1. a winding curve or bend of a river or road: "the river flows in sweeping meanders" Similar bendloopcurvetwistturnturningcoilzigzagoxbowconvolutionrare:anfractuosityflexuosity
   • ▪ an indirect or aimless journey: "a leisurely meander round the twisting coastline road" Similar wanderramblestrollsaunterambleinformal:moseytootlebimble
   • ▪ an ornamental pattern of winding or interlocking lines.

   Word Origin late 16th century (as a noun): from Latin maeander, from Greek Maiandros, the name of a river (see Menderes).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMEANDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MEANDER definition: 1. If a river, stream, or road meanders, it follows a route that is not straight or direct. 2. to…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of MEANDER is a winding path or course; especially : labyrinth. How to use meander in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Meander.

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   Meander definition: to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course. See examples of MEANDER used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMEANDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. to follow a winding course. 2. to wander without definite aim or direction. noun. 3. (often plural) a curve or bend, as in a river. 4. (often plural) a winding course or movement.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › meanderMeander - definition of meander by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. often meanders A bend, turn, or winding, as of a stream or path. 2. A portion, side trip, or episode in a longer journey. 3. A passage on a subtopic or digression in a longer piece of discourse. 4. An ornamental pattern of winding or intertwining lines, used in art and architecture.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › meanderMeander - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To meander means to wander aimlessly on a winding roundabout course. If you want some time to yourself after school, you might meander home, taking the time to window shop and look around. Meander comes from a river in modern-day Turkey, the Maiandros, which winds and wanders on its course.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of meander – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MEANDER definition: 1. If a river, a road, or a line of something meanders, it has many curves: 2. to move around with…. Learn more.