Meaning & use
Meandering
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Following a winding, curving course rather than a straight path.
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A meandering river cut lazily through the valley.
Her speech took a meandering route before finally reaching the point.
A note on using this word
The word traces back to the Maeander River in ancient Turkey (modern Büyük Menderes), famous for its twisting course.
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2. verb
To wander aimlessly or without a fixed direction.
They spent the afternoon meandering through the old town's narrow streets.
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