EGAVE

convolute

About 0.04 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. verb To make unnecessarily complex.
  2. verb To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
    The snake's coils were tightly convoluted.
  3. verb To confuse, mix up (something) with something else.
  4. adjective Convoluted.
  5. adjective Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.

Similar words

pervert sophisticate convolve twist coiled twist around helical lamination bedding laminations

Often followed by

bedding lamination in the and surface laminations of n

Word family

convoluted convolutes convoluting

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