curve
curve /ˈkɝːv/
noun
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()
The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
(
curved shape
, curve
)
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
The road ahead curved sharply, challenging the driver to navigate the bend.
The road ahead curved sharply, challenging the driver to navigate the bend.
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()
A line on a graph representing data
(
curve
)
a line on a graph representing data
The curve on the graph indicated a steep increase in sales.
The curve on the graph indicated a steep increase in sales.
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A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
(
bender
, breaking ball
, curve ball
[ N. American] , curve
)
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
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Curved segment (of a road, river or railroad track etc.)
(
curve
, bend
)
curved segment (of a road, river or railroad track etc.)
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The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
(
curvature
, curve
)
the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
verb
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Turn sharply; change direction abruptly
(
slew
, slue
, trend
, curve
, cut
, sheer
, swerve
, veer
)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
The car cut to the left at the intersection
The car cut to the left at the intersection
The motorbike veered to the right
The motorbike veered to the right
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Form an arch or curve
(
arc
, curve
, arch
)
form an arch or curve
Her back arches
her back arches
Her hips curve nicely
her hips curve nicely
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()
Extend in curves and turns
(
twist
, curve
, wind
)
extend in curves and turns
The road winds around the lake
The road winds around the lake
The path twisted through the forest
the path twisted through the forest
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Form a curl, curve, or kink
(
curve
, kink
, curl
)
form a curl, curve, or kink
The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling
the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling
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Bend or cause to bend
(
crook
, curve
)
bend or cause to bend
He crooked his index finger
He crooked his index finger
The road curved sharply
the road curved sharply