meander
[ mee-an-der ]
/ miˈæn dər /
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.
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, noun me·an·der·ing·ly, adverb un·me·an·der·ing, adjective un·me·an·der·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby meander
Definition 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, noun meandering, adjective meanderingly, adverb meandrous, adjectiveWord Origin for meander
C16: from Latin
maeander, from Greek
Maiandros the River Maeander; see
Menderes (sense 1)
British Dictionary definitions for meander (2 of 2)
Scientific definitions for meander
meander
[ mē-ăn′dər ]
A sinuous curve, bend, or loop along the course of a stream or river.