I. ˈsinyəwə̇t, -ˌwāt, usu -d.+V adjective
Etymology: Latin sinuatus, past participle of sinuare to curve, bend, from sinus curve, fold — more at sinus
1. : sinuous , wavy , tortuous
2. : having the margin wavy with strong indentations
sinuate leaves
— compare undulate
• sin·u·ate·ly adverb
II. -ˌwāt, usu -ād.+V intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin sinuatus, past participle of sinuare to curve, bend
: to bend or curve in and out : be sinuous : wind
saw the river sinuating toward the sea — Anais Nin