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Meaning of wandering nerve

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wandering

Pronunciation:/ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ//ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.

    Example: to wander over the fields

    Synonyms:errroam
  2. To stray; stray from one's course; err.

    Example: A writer wanders from his subject.

  3. To commit adultery.

    Synonyms:cheat
  4. To go somewhere indirectly or at varying speeds; to move in a curved path.

noun

Definitions

  1. Travelling with no preset route; roaming.

  2. Irregular turning of the eyes.

  3. Aimless thought.

  4. Straying from a desired path.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Which wanders; travelling from place to place.

  2. (of an organ) Abnormally capable of moving in certain directions.

    Example: a wandering kidney; a wandering liver