sinuosity

/ˌsɪnjuˈɑsəti/
noun
  1. The quality or state of having many curves, bends, or twists.
    • Engineers measured the sinuosity of the river to predict flooding patterns.
    • The sinuosity of the hiking trail made the walk more interesting.
    • The artist captured the sinuosity of the dancer's spine in her sculpture.
  2. A curve or bend in a line or surface.
    • Each sinuosity in the coastline created a small, hidden beach.
    • The map showed the sinuosities of the ancient road through the mountains.
    • The snake moved in smooth sinuosities across the sand.
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