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curve
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- pronunciation:
- kuhrv
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a line that bends smoothly in one direction without any straight parts.
She drew a curve with the marker.
- similar words:
- arch, bow, turn, wave
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| definition 2: |
an area where a road or path bends.
Drive slowly around the curve.
- similar words:
- elbow
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
curves, curving, curved |
| definition 1: |
to cause to have a round, bent shape.
The carpenter curved the edge of the shelf with his tools.- synonyms:
- bend
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| definition 2: |
to take the shape of a curve; bend.
The road curves to the left at the top of the hill.- synonyms:
- bend
- similar words:
- curl, turn
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| related words: |
round |
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| derivation: |
curved (adj.) |
Word Builder: curve +
- curved:
having a rounded shape.
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