Corrugation

Pronunciation: /ˌkɔːrəˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions of corrugation

noun a series of ridges, furrows, or grooves that are formed in a material such as metal or cardboard

Example Sentences

A1 The cardboard box had visible corrugation on the sides.

A2 The corrugation of the metal roof helped with water drainage.

B1 The corrugation of the paper made it more sturdy for packaging.

B2 The corrugation of the highway caused a bumpy ride for the passengers.

C1 The corrugation of the fabric added an interesting texture to the dress.

C2 The corrugation of the steel beams gave the building a modern and industrial look.

Examples of corrugation in a Sentence

formal The corrugation of the cardboard box provides added strength for shipping.

informal I love the look of corrugated metal on old barns.

slang That corrugation on the road always gives my car a bumpy ride.

figurative The corrugation of his brow showed his deep concentration.

Grammatical Forms of corrugation

• past tense: corrugated
• plural: corrugations
• comparative: more corrugated
• superlative: most corrugated
• present tense: corrugate
• future tense: will corrugate
• perfect tense: have corrugated
• continuous tense: is corrugating
• singular: corrugation
• positive degree: corrugated
• infinitive: to corrugate
• gerund: corrugating
• participle: corrugated

Origin and Evolution of corrugation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'corrugation' originates from the Latin word 'corrugare', which means 'to wrinkle'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of wrinkling or folding, 'corrugation' evolved to also refer to the process of shaping material into a series of parallel ridges and grooves for strength or decoration.