serpentines
Winding road patterns
Serpentines refers to things that curve or wind like a snake.
The word most often describes winding roads, paths, or movements: The trail serpentines through the canyon.
Serpentine can also name a greenish mineral with a mottled appearance resembling snakeskin, used in decorative stonework.
As a verb, to serpentine is to move in a weaving or zigzag pattern: The running back serpentined through defenders.
Fibrous fireproofing mineral
- magnesium silicateMineral of soft stone
- fibrousMade of threads
- greenstoneMetamorphosed rock, often jade
- metamorphicUndergoing structural change
veining · cabochon · polished · specimen · lapidary · ornamental stone · mottled · carving
Sharp reversing trail turns
- hairpin turnsExtremely sharp road curves
- mountain passesRoutes traversing elevated ranges
- zigzagAngled back-and-forth path
- windingCurving repeatedly, sinuous
curves · descents · ascents · cliff edges · guardrails · gradient · treacherous · scenic drives
Thrown celebration scraps
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- curlingForming curved shapes
- coiledArranged in spirals
- festiveCheerfully celebratory
decorations · carnival · parade · colorful · unfurling · thrown · spiraling · paper
Venue for formal dances
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- glidingEngineless aerial movement
- couplesRomantic partners together
- formationCreation or arrangement
choreography · graceful · flowing · procession · line · court dance · baroque · minuet
asbestos
Fibrous fireproofing mineral
- magnesium silicateMineral of soft stone
- fibrousMade of threads
- greenstoneMetamorphosed rock, often jade
metamorphic · veining · cabochon · polished · specimen · lapidary · ornamental stone · mottled · carving · gemstone
switchbacks
Sharp reversing trail turns
- hairpin turnsExtremely sharp road curves
- mountain passesRoutes traversing elevated ranges
- zigzagAngled back-and-forth path
winding · curves · descents · ascents · cliff edges · guardrails · gradient · treacherous · scenic drives · motorcycling
confetti
Thrown celebration scraps
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- curlingForming curved shapes
- coiledArranged in spirals
festive · decorations · carnival · parade · colorful · unfurling · thrown · spiraling · paper · metallic
ballroom
Venue for formal dances
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- glidingEngineless aerial movement
- couplesRomantic partners together
formation · choreography · graceful · flowing · procession · line · court dance · baroque · minuet · contredanse
spinning
Revolving around an axis
pyrotechnic · rotating · whistling · fountain · crackling · fizzing · Diwali · celebration · display · ignition
- serpentine beltLooped automotive accessory drive
- serpentine roadCurving path with bends