Meaning of the word tortuous in English

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tortuous

US /ˈtɔːr.tʃu.əs/
UK /ˈtɔːr.tʃu.əs/

Adjective

1.

with many turns and changes of direction; not direct or simple:

Example:
He took a tortuous route through back streets.
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