convoluting

Variant of convolute

convolute definition

con·vo·lute (kän′və lo̵̅o̅t′)

adjective

rolled up in the form of a spiral with the coils falling one upon the other, as in leaves or shells; coiled

Etymology: L convolutus, pp. of convolvere: see convolve

transitive verb, intransitive verb convoluted -·lut′ed, convoluting -·lut′·ing

to wind around; coil

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