me·an·der
mē-ˈan-dər
1
: a winding path or course
the new path, which he supposed only to make a few meanders—Samuel Johnson
especially
: labyrinth
2
: a turn or winding of a stream
The meander eventually became isolated from the main stream.
meandered; meandering
mē-ˈan-d(ə-)riŋ
1
: to follow a winding or intricate course
across the ceiling meandered a long crack—John Galsworthy
2
: to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination : ramble
he meandered with the sightseers gawping at the boat people—John le Carré
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