vermiculate

verb (used with object), ver·mic·u·lat·ed, ver·mic·u·lat·ing.

1. to work or ornament with wavy lines or markings resembling the form or tracks of a worm.

adjective Also ver·mic·u·lat·ed [ver-mik-yuh-ley-tid] /vərˈmɪk yəˌleɪ tɪd/.

2. worm-eaten, or appearing as if worm-eaten.
3. vermicular.
4. sinuous; tortuous; intricate: vermiculate thought processes.

verb (vɜːˈmɪkjʊˌleɪt)

1. (tr) to decorate with wavy or wormlike tracery or markings

adjective (vɜːˈmɪkjʊlɪt, -ˌleɪt)

2. vermicular; sinuous
3. worm-eaten or appearing as if worm-eaten
4. (of thoughts, etc) insinuating; subtly tortuous