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curve

 
 
pronunciation:
kuhrv
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an arc of a circle or any line resembling such a segment.
She drew a nearly perfect curve.
 
synonyms:
arc
similar words:
arch, bend, bias, bow, curvature, incurve, parabola, turn, wave
definition 2: a bend in a road.
Drive carefully around that sharp curve.
 
synonyms:
bend, turn
similar words:
elbow
definition 3: a baseball pitch in which the ball curves toward the opposite side from which it was thrown; curve ball; curve ball.
The pitcher threw a curve on that last pitch.
definition 4: a line graph that represents a single variable affected by changing conditions.
similar words:
graph
definition 5: a misleading trick.
synonyms:
ruse, trick
similar words:
deception, ploy, swindle, wile
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: curves, curving, curved
definition: to cause to curve; impart a curve to.
The carpenter curved the wood with a plane.We'll curve the gravel path so that it goes around that tree.
synonyms:
bend, turn
antonyms:
straighten
similar words:
arch, bow, incurve
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to bend in or have the shape of a curve.
The road curves to the left at the top of the hill.
synonyms:
arc, bend
antonyms:
straighten
similar words:
arch, bow, break, curl, incurve, sinuate, swing, turn, wave, wind
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derivation: curved (adj.)
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  • curved:
    having a rounded shape.
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