Corrugated

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrəˌɡeɪtɪd/

Definitions of corrugated

verb past tense of corrugate

Example Sentences

A1 The cardboard box corrugated when I accidentally stepped on it.

A2 She corrugated the metal sheet to give it more strength.

B1 The contractor corrugated the roof to ensure proper drainage.

B2 The artist corrugated the paper to create a unique texture for the painting.

C1 The engineer corrugated the steel beams for added structural integrity.

C2 The skilled craftsman corrugated the copper panels with precision and expertise.

adjective having a series of parallel ridges and furrows

Example Sentences

A1 The corrugated cardboard box was easy to fold.

A2 The roof of the small shed was made of corrugated metal sheets.

B1 The corrugated iron fence provided privacy for the backyard.

B2 The corrugated plastic roofing was durable and weather-resistant.

C1 The artist created a sculpture using corrugated cardboard as the main material.

C2 The architect designed a modern building with corrugated steel walls for an industrial look.

Examples of corrugated in a Sentence

formal The corrugated metal roof provided extra strength and durability to the building.

informal I used corrugated cardboard to make a makeshift sled for the kids.

slang That corrugated box is perfect for storing all my old vinyl records.

figurative Her voice had a corrugated quality, rough and textured like sandpaper.

Grammatical Forms of corrugated

past tense

corrugated

plural

corrugated

comparative

more corrugated

superlative

most corrugated

present tense

corrugate

future tense

will corrugate

perfect tense

have corrugated

continuous tense

is corrugating

singular

corrugated

positive degree

corrugated

infinitive

to corrugate

gerund

corrugating

participle

corrugating

Origin and Evolution of corrugated

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'corrugated' originates from the Latin word 'corrugare' which means 'to wrinkle'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe materials with parallel ridges and furrows for increased strength and flexibility, the term 'corrugated' has evolved to also refer to a type of cardboard with a rippled texture used in packaging and construction.