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serpentine

/ˈsɜːpənˌtiːn/

/ˈsɜr.pənˌtin/

Translations

serpentinenoun

serpentines

/ˈsɜː.pən.taɪn/

/ˈsɝː.pən.taɪn/

серпентин

The road wound through the mountains in a series of serpentines.

Дорога извивалась через горы серией серпантинов.

змеевик

The museum had a beautiful sculpture made of serpentine.

В музее была красивая скульптура из змеевика.

Additional translations

Synonyms

serpentineadjective

more serpentine

Comp.

most serpentine

Super.

/ˈsɜːpənˌtiːn/

/ˈsɜr.pənˌtin/

извилистый

The river followed a serpentine course through the valley.

Река следовала извилистым курсом через долину.

змеиный

The road had a serpentine path through the mountains.

Дорога имела змеиный путь через горы.

Synonyms

serpentineverb

serpentined

Past Simple

serpentined

Past Participle

serpentining

Gerund

Used both transitively and intransitively to describe winding motion.

Synonyms

Definitions

serpentinenoun

A mineral or rock consisting of hydrous magnesium silicate, often green in color and used as a decorative stone or for carving.

The sculptor chose a piece of serpentine for his latest creation due to its vibrant green hue.

A type of road or path that is winding or curving.

The driver navigated the serpentine with caution, aware of the sharp turns ahead.

serpentineadjective

Having a winding or twisting shape or movement, resembling a snake.

The serpentine road through the mountains made the drive both thrilling and challenging.

Cunning, sly, or subtly deceitful, similar to the characteristics attributed to a serpent.

Her serpentine tactics in negotiations often left her opponents at a disadvantage.

serpentineverb

To move or cause to move in a winding, snake-like course.

The path serpentined through the dense forest, disappearing behind every bend.