corrugate

UK: /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪt/ | US: /ˈkɔːr.ə.ɡeɪt/

Definition

  1. vt. to shape into parallel ridges and grooves (e.g., corrugated metal)

  2. adj. having a wavy or ridged surface

Structure
cor <together>rug <wrinkle>ate <verb suffix>
Etymology

corrugate = cor<together> + rug<wrinkle> + ate<verb suffix>

  • cor (Latin cor-, "together")
  • rug (Latin ruga, "wrinkle, fold")
  • ate (Latin -atus, verb-forming suffix)

Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin corrugare ("to wrinkle together"), combining cor- (intensifying "together") and ruga ("wrinkle"). The word evolved to describe the mechanical process of creating parallel ridges, reflecting its literal meaning of "pressed into folds."

Examples

  1. The factory machines corrugate sheets of steel for roofing.

  2. Corrugated cardboard is lightweight yet durable.

  3. Her brow corrugated in confusion.

  4. The artist used corrugated paper for texture.

  5. Corrugate the edges to strengthen the material.