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sinuate definition

sinu·ate (sin′yo̵̅o̅ it, -āt′; for v., -āt′)

adjective

  1. sinuous
  2. Bot. having an indented, wavy margin, as some leaves

Etymology: L sinuatus, pp. of sinuare, to bend < sinus, a bend

intransitive verb sinuated -·at′ed, sinuating -·at′·ing

to bend or wind in and out; be sinuous or wavy

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