Circumnutate
Translation of "circumnutate" into Russian
circumnutate
VerbUK
/ˌsɜː.kəmˈnjuː.teɪt/
US
/ˌsɜr.kəmˈnjuː.teɪt/
circumnutated Past Simple
circumnutated Past Participle
circumnutating Gerund
совершать круговые движения
The plant's tendrils circumnutate as they search for support.
Усики растения совершают круговые движения, когда ищут опору.
Definitions
circumnutate
VerbUK
/ˌsɜː.kəmˈnjuː.teɪt/
US
/ˌsɜr.kəmˈnjuː.teɪt/
To move in a circular or spiral path, especially in reference to the movement of plant parts such as stems or tendrils.
The tendrils of the vine circumnutate as they search for a support to cling to.
To cause (a plant part) to move in a circular or spiral path.
The researcher circumnutated the stem by gently guiding it around the pole.