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   meandering

   /mɪˈand(ə)rɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. following a winding course: "meandering rivers flow at vastly different rates" Similar windingwindyzigzagzigzaggingtwistingturningcurvingserpentinesinuoussnakingsnakytwistytortuousrare:anfractuousflexuousmeandrousOpposite straight
   • ▪ proceeding in a convoluted or undirected fashion: "a brilliant sample of meandering discourse" Similar ramblingcircuitousroundaboutdigressivediscursiveindirectdiffusetortuousconvolutedrare:anfractuousOpposite succinct

   noun

   • 1. an act of following a winding course: "ox-bow lagoons left by the river's meanderings"
   • ▪ an act of wandering in a leisurely or aimless manner: "in the course of his meanderings through the city"
   • ▪ convoluted or undirected thought or language: "he has a penchant for obscure verbal meanderings"

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › meanderinglyMeanderingly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · the "meander" family. in a meandering manner.

3. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › what-is-a-meandering-riverWhat is a meandering river? - Geographic FAQ Hub: Answers to ......

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   Jun 20, 2024 · A meandering river is when water flows in a curvy, bendy path, like a snake. As a river makes its way through an area that is relatively flat, it often develops bends as it erodes its way through the path of least resistance. Once a meander starts, it often becomes more and more exaggerated.

4. facts.net › science › geography11 Captivating Facts About Meander - Facts.net

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   Jul 1, 2024 · A meander is a distinctive curve or bend in a river or stream. It is formed through erosion and sediment deposition over time. Meanders are common in flat or gently sloping landscapes. Meanders often occur in areas where the land is relatively flat or has a gentle slope.

5. www.britannica.com › science › riverRiver - Floodplains, Erosion, Sedimentation | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Thus, a meandering river can shift its position laterally during any interval of time without changing its channel shape or size. Deposition on the inside of the meander bend creates a channel feature known as a point bar (see above River channel patterns), which represents the most common

6. link.springer.com › article › 10Assessment of risks associated with development of river...

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   Jun 21, 2024 · The results indicate that meander dynamics could reach a dynamic equilibrium state under several hydraulic and channel geometry conditions, and the characteristics of the simulated meandering channel were reasonably consistent with the field data.

7. agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › fullHydrodynamics of Meander Chute Cutoffs in Microtidal Mudflats

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   Jun 19, 2024 · 1 Introduction. Cutoffs are natural processes that occur during the periodic evolution of freely meandering channels (i.e., Figure 1; Camporeale et al., 2008; Güneralp et al., 2012; Hooke, 1995, 2004 ).

8. www.abc.net.au › news › 2024/06/21What's the difference between a 'deepfake' and a 'cheapfake'?...

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   Jun 21, 2024 · The New York Post splashed images from the footage on its front page with the headline 'Meander in Chief', while a clip posted to its X account has been viewed more than 7 million times.