Serpentine
London park water
Serpentine refers to a group of minerals with a silky or greasy texture, often greenish in color, formed from the alteration of ultramafic rocks.
It is named for its snake-like patterns.
Historically, serpentine was used in ancient architecture and sculpture, prized for its polishability and durability.
In geology, serpentine is associated with ophiolites, remnants of oceanic crust thrust onto continental plates.
As an adjective, serpentine describes something resembling a snake’s movement or shape, such as a winding road.
The trail followed a serpentine path through the mountains.
Sly, scheming cleverness
- slyCleverly deceptive
- deviousUnderhanded and calculating
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
- craftyCleverly deceptive
scheming · deceitful · insidious · duplicitous · wily · manipulative · calculating · subtle
Glide smoothly, sinuously
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
- slinkMove furtively
- windAir current outdoors
meander · writhe · undulate · crawl · creep · snake · slide · flow
Curving repeatedly, sinuous
- sinuousCurving in flowing turns
- curvedSmoothly bent, not angular
- meanderingFollowing a winding course
- twistingRotating with distortion
coiled · undulating · snaking · curving · zigzag · spiral · wavy · convoluted
cunning
Sly, scheming cleverness
- slyCleverly deceptive
- deviousUnderhanded and calculating
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
crafty · scheming · deceitful · insidious · duplicitous · wily · manipulative · calculating · subtle · shrewd
slither
Glide smoothly, sinuously
wind · meander · writhe · undulate · crawl · creep · snake · slide · flow · sinuate
winding
Curving repeatedly, sinuous
- sinuousCurving in flowing turns
- curvedSmoothly bent, not angular
- meanderingFollowing a winding course
twisting · coiled · undulating · snaking · curving · zigzag · spiral · wavy · convoluted · labyrinthine
mineral
Naturally formed crystalline solid
- rockSolid earthen material
- greenstoneMetamorphosed rock, often jade
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
silicate · metamorphic · asbestos · jade · veined · marbled · mottled · quarry · cabochon · lapidary
gallery
Space for displaying artwork
London · Kensington · boathouse · promenade · parkland · waterside · bridge · lido · swimming · rowing
- art worldartist, painter, painting, paintings, sculpture
- Art VenuesMoMA, Tate Modern, Guggenheim, Whitney Museum, LACMA
- Derby WinnersSecretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Omaha, Nijinsky
- Hyde ParkHyde Park Corner, Rose Garden, gates, paths, cycling paths
- British waterwaysThames, Severn, Avon, Trent, Mersey
- MarbleCarrara, marble blocks, marble slabs, marble tiles, marble dust
Serpentinestraight
Not curved or crooked
linear · direct · rectilinear · arrow-straight · unbending
Serpentinestraightforward
Clear and uncomplicated
direct · honest · forthright · candid · guileless
- serpentine beltLooped automotive accessory drive
- serpentine roadCurving path with bends