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Corrugation

/ˌkɔɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The process of corrugating; contraction into wrinkles or alternate ridges and grooves..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The process of corrugating; contraction into wrinkles or alternate ridges and grooves.
  2. washboarding (the appearance of ripples or bumps on a dirt or gravel road)

Example Sentences

According to the pilot, ships were taking hard punishment in the storm. But from this altitude the corrugations of the seas looked no higher to the eye than the ridges of your palate feel to the tongue.

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What does corrugation mean?

Corrugation means The process of corrugating; contraction into wrinkles or alternate ridges and grooves..

What is a synonym for corrugation?

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What is the opposite of corrugation?

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How do you use corrugation in a sentence?

According to the pilot, ships were taking hard punishment in the storm. But from this altitude the corrugations of the seas looked no higher to the eye than the ridges of your palate feel to the tongue.

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