corrugate

/kɒˈrɡeɪt/ or /kɔːˈrɡeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to give a wavy or ridged texture to something, especially by pressing or folding it

“The machine was used to corrugate the cardboard boxes.”

2. noun

a material with a wavy or ridged texture, especially corrugated iron or cardboard

“The corrugate packaging was used to protect the fragile items during shipping.”

3. adjective

having a wavy or ridged texture

“The corrugate road surface made it difficult to drive on.”

Synonyms

  • ridged
  • wavily

Antonyms

  • flat
  • smooth