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Definitions for Meander
[1] to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course: The stream meandered through the valley.
[2] to wander aimlessly; ramble: The talk meandered on.
[3] Surveying . to define the margin of (a body of water) with a meander line.
[4] Usually meanders. turnings or windings; a winding path or course.
[5] a circuitous movement or journey.
[6] an intricate variety of fret or fretwork.
[7] ancient name of the Menderes(def 2) .
[8] to follow a winding course
[9] to wander without definite aim or direction
[10] (often plural) a curve or bend, as in a river
[11] (often plural) a winding course or movement
[12] an ornamental pattern, esp as used in ancient Greek architecture
[13] a variant spelling of Maeander
Words related to Meander
traipse, ramble, stray, drift, snake, roam, stroll, twine, gallivant, peregrinate, twist, turn, range, recoil, wind, rove, vagabond, change, extravagate
Words nearby Meander
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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 , adverb
Word origin for Meander
C16: from Latin maeander, from Greek Maiandros the River Maeander; see Menderes (sense 1)
Synonyms for Meander
drift, ramble, roam, snake, stray, stroll, traipse, change, gallivant, peregrinate, range, recoil, rove, turn, twine, twist, vagabond, wind, be all over the map, extravagate, get sidetracked