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curve
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- pronunciation:
- kuhrv
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a line that bends smoothly in one direction without any straight parts or angles.
- synonyms:
- arc
- similar words:
- arch, bend, bow, turn, wave
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| definition 2: |
a bend in a road or path.
Drive slowly around the curve.
- synonyms:
- bend, turn
- similar words:
- elbow
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| definition 3: |
a baseball pitch in which the ball curves toward the opposite side from which it was thrown; curve ball.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
curves, curving, curved |
| definition 1: |
to cause to curve; give a curve to.
The carpenter curved the corners of the table top with a plane.- synonyms:
- bend
- antonyms:
- straighten
- similar words:
- arch, bow
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| definition 2: |
to take the shape of a curve; bend.
The river curves around the rocks.- synonyms:
- bend
- antonyms:
- straighten
- similar words:
- arch, bow, curl, turn, wave, wind
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| related words: |
bear, meander, round, wrap |
| derivation: |
curved (adj.) |
Word Builder: curve +
- curved:
having a rounded shape.
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