sɜːrkəmˈnʌteɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to bend or turn something (especially a branch) so that it grows in a curved direction, often in response to weight or pressure.

“The gardener had to circumnuate the young tree to prevent it from breaking under the weight of its own branches.”

2. verb

to form a curved or bent shape, often as a result of external pressure or force.

“The river’s flow circumnated the rock, carving out a new path over time.”