Meaning of the word undulate in English

What does undulate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

undulate

US /ˈʌn.djʊ.leɪt/
UK /ˈʌn.djʊ.leɪt/

Verb

to move with a smooth up-and-down motion like waves

Example:
The fields of grain undulated in the gentle breeze.
The dancer's body undulated gracefully to the music.

Adjective

having a wavy surface or edge

Example:
The artist created an undulate pattern on the canvas.
The coastline had an undulate shape, with many coves and headlands.