meander
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A wide, looping bend in the course of a river.
Usage notes
As a verb, 'meander' can also describe a person wandering slowly with no fixed direction.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "From the air, you can clearly see the _____ winding across the flat valley floor."
Answer: meander
In your own words, what does "meander" mean?
A wide, looping bend in the course of a river.
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