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curve
noun(curve)
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Synonyms: curved shape,
Antonyms: straight line,
curve
verb(curve)
form a curl, curve, or kink
Synonyms: curl, kink,
curve
verb(curve)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Synonyms: cut, sheer, slew, slue, swerve, trend, veer,
curve
noun(curve)
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
Synonyms: bend,
curve
noun(curve)
the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
Synonyms: curvature,
curve
verb(curve)
bend or cause to bend
Synonyms: crook,
Examples:
The road curved sharply.
curve
verb(curve)
extend in curves and turns
Synonyms: twist, wind,
curve
verb(curve)
form an arch or curve
Synonyms: arc, arch,
Examples:
Her hips curve nicely.
curve
noun(curve)
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
Synonyms: bender, breaking ball, curve ball,
curve
noun(curve)
a line on a graph representing data

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