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 Definition of 'curve':

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1. (noun) curvecurved shape
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes


2. (noun) curve
a line on a graph representing data


3. (noun) curvecurve ballbreaking ballbender
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter


4. (noun) curvaturecurve
the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface


5. (noun) bendcurve
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)


6. (verb) swervesheercurvetrendveerslueslewcut
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
"The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"

7. (verb) windtwistcurve
extend in curves and turns
"The road winds around the lake"; "the path twisted through the forest"

8. (verb) archcurvearc
form an arch or curve
"her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"

9. (verb) crookcurve
bend or cause to bend
"He crooked his index finger"; "the road curved sharply"

10. (verb) curlcurvekink
form a curl, curve, or kink
"the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"


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