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Proceeding in a convoluted or undirected fashion
“A rich and meandering novel.”
Following a winding course
“The centerpiece of Cumbler's story is the meandering Connecticut River, stretching from the border with Canada to the Atlantic Ocean.”
Constantly moving from place to place
Unsteady and prone to unexpected changes
Erring or straying from the accepted course or standards
Made up of multiple and connected parts
Excessively lengthy or technical speech or writing
A departure from the subject, course, or idea at hand
A twisting movement or course
Present participle for to wander or roam at random
“Still having twenty minutes before their bus was scheduled to leave, they decided to meander around the terminal.”
Present participle for to travel or go on a journey
“Were we in another time, I would probably pack a few meager belongings and meander around the globe, much as the nomads of old.”
Present participle for to wind or turn in a course or passage
“In places, the road will meander and curve, drawing attention to the surrounding landscape.”
Present participle for to talk or express oneself in a rambling manner
“You meander on and on about this or that. I cock my head to the side as if I'm thinking about what you have to say.”
Present participle for to turn, move or face in another direction
(literally or figuratively) Present participle for to move or proceed with a given movement or momentum
Present participle for to move, especially carefully or skillfully, around obstacles
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