Meaning & Definition of Curve in English
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Curve
/kərv/
noun
1. The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
synonym:
- curve,
- curved shape
2. A line on a graph representing data
synonym:
- curve
3. A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
synonym:
- curve,
- curve ball,
- breaking ball,
- bender
4. The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
synonym:
- curvature,
- curve
5. Curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
synonym:
- bend,
- curve
verb
1. Turn sharply
- Change direction abruptly
- "The car cut to the left at the intersection"
- "The motorbike veered to the right"
synonym:
- swerve,
- sheer,
- curve,
- trend,
- veer,
- slue,
- slew,
- cut
2. Extend in curves and turns
- "The road winds around the lake"
- "The path twisted through the forest"
synonym:
- wind,
- twist,
- curve
3. Form an arch or curve
- "Her back arches"
- "Her hips curve nicely"
synonym:
- arch,
- curve,
- arc
4. Bend or cause to bend
- "He crooked his index finger"
- "The road curved sharply"
synonym:
- crook,
- curve
5. Form a curl, curve, or kink
- "The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"
synonym:
- curl,
- curve,
- kink
Examples of using
The curve extends from point A to point B.