What does RECURVE mean?

Definitions for RECURVE
rɪˈkɜrvre·curve

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word RECURVE.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. recurveverb

    curve or bend (something) back or down

Wiktionary

  1. recurveverb

    To curve again, to rebend.

  2. recurveverb

    To curve back on itself.

ChatGPT

  1. recurve

    Recurve refers to a type of archery bow where the tips of the bow curve away from the archer when the bow is unstrung. This design feature maximizes the energy efficiency of the bow for a better power delivery. The term "recurve" can also be used in a broader context to describe anything that has a similar curved shape or pattern.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Recurveverb

    to curve in an opposite or unusual direction; to bend back or down

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Recurve

    rē-kurv′, v.t. to curve or bend back—also Recur′vate.—ns. Recurvā′tion, Recur′vity, Recur′vature, the act of recurving: the state of being recurved: a bending backwards.—adjs. Recurved′; Recurviros′tral, having a recurved bill; Rēcur′vous, bent backward.

CrunchBase

  1. Recurve

    Recurve makes software for contractors who audit homes to increase energy efficiency and perform remodeling / construction services.

Matched Categories

How to pronounce RECURVE?

How to say RECURVE in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of RECURVE in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of RECURVE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Popularity rank by frequency of use

RECURVE#10000#83302#100000

Translations for RECURVE

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for RECURVE »

Translation

Find a translation for the RECURVE definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"RECURVE." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/RECURVE>.

Discuss these RECURVE definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for RECURVE? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    very close or connected in space or time
    A contiguous
    B ambidextrous
    C soft-witted
    D equivalent

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for RECURVE: