undulate

Describes something that moves in a smooth, wavelike motion or has a wavy form.

ruОписывает что-то, что движется плавными волнообразными движениями или имеет волнистую форму.esDescribe algo que se mueve con movimientos suaves y ondulantes o que tiene una forma ondulada.frSe dit de quelque chose qui se déplace par des mouvements ondulatoires doux ou qui présente une forme ondulée.deBeschreibt etwas, das sich in sanften, wellenartigen Bewegungen fortbewegt oder eine gewellte, wellenförmige Form hat.ptDescreve algo que se move com um movimento suave e ondulatório ou que tem forma ondulada.zh形容某物呈波浪形起伏，或作平滑的波浪状运动。arيصف شيئًا يتحرك بحركة موجية ناعمة ومتموجة، أو له شكل متموج أو متعرج.

1. Having a wavy margin and rippled surface C2 formal

   Describes an object, especially a leaf or a surface, that has a wavy edge and a rippled or undulating texture.

   • The undulate leaf of the oak tree is a key identifying feature.
   • The artist captured the undulate surface of the sand dunes in her painting.
   • The undulate margin of the fossil suggests it was a type of fern.

   ruВолнистыйesonduladofrondulédeGewelltptOnduladozh波状的arمتموج

   Synonyme: corrugatedrippledwavy

A verb used to describe a smooth, wave-like motion or movement, often in a continuous or flowing manner.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания плавного волнообразного движения или перемещения, часто непрерывным или текучим образом.esVerbo que describe un movimiento suave en forma de ondas, a menudo continuo o fluido, o la acción de moverse o fluir de manera ondulante.frVerbe décrivant un mouvement ou une progression ondulatoire et fluide, souvent continu ou sinueux.deVerb, das eine sanfte, wellenförmige Bewegung oder Fortbewegung beschreibt, oft gleichmäßig, fließend oder wie in Wellen verlaufend.ptVerbo usado para descrever um movimento ou deslocamento suave em forma de onda, frequentemente de maneira contínua ou fluida; também pode indicar oscilação ou ondulação, como o balanço das ondas ou de algo que serpenteia.zh动词，用于描述平滑的波浪式运动或移动，常呈连续流动的方式。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف الحركة أو الانتقال على شكل موجات أو تموجات، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك بشكل متصل وسلس أو انسيابي.

1. Form ripples C1 formal

   To cause a liquid surface to move in small waves or ripples.

   • The breeze undulated the surface of the lake.
   • A stone thrown into the pond undulated the still water.
   • The wind undulated the tall grass in the field.

   ruВызывать рябьesFormar ondas u ondulaciones en un líquidofrformer des ondulationsdeWellen schlagenptFormar ondulaçõeszh使起涟漪arإحداث تموجات

   Synonyme: ripplerufflewave

2. Have a wavy shape C1 formal

   To have a form that consists of soft, rounded curves or waves.

   • The landscape undulated gently towards the horizon.
   • Her hair undulated in soft waves down her back.
   • The sand dunes undulated across the desert.

   ruИметь волнистую формуesOndularfrOnduler (forme de vagues)deEine wellenförmige Gestalt habenptTer forma onduladazh呈波浪形arأن يكون متموج الشكل

   Synonyme: billowripplerollswellwave

3. Move with a wave-like motion C1 formal

   To move in a smooth, wavy pattern, rising and falling.

   • The snake undulated across the sandy path.
   • The dancers' bodies undulated to the rhythm of the music.
   • The flag undulated in the strong wind.

   ruВолнообразно двигатьсяesOndularfrOndulerdeSich wellenförmig bewegenptMover-se de forma onduladazh波动起伏arيتحرك حركة موجية

   Synonyme: billowfluctuateheaveripplerollsurgeswaywave

4. Vary in sound C2 formal

   To increase and decrease in volume or pitch, creating a wave-like effect.

   • The singer's voice undulated beautifully through the aria.
   • The siren's wail undulated in the distance.
   • His speech undulated with emotion, rising and falling dramatically.

   ruКолебаться в звукеesOndular (en el sonido)frOnduler (variation sonore)deIm Klang schwingenptOscilar no somzh声音起伏arتذبذب في الصوت

   Synonyme: fluctuatemodulateoscillatewaver

• undulated past participle
• undulated past simple
• undulating present participle
• undulates third person singular