What does the term "meandered" specifically refer to in this sentence?

"As he nestled deeper among the pine trees, he observed the bear as it moved slowly and calmly in a meandering manner toward the lake."

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wandered
wandered

hurried
hurried

zigzagged
zigzagged

twisted
twisted

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In the sentence, "meandered" specifically refers to "wandered." The term suggests a slow, aimless, and winding movement, which aligns with the idea of wandering rather than hurrying, zigzagging, or twisting.