Curve

/kษœหv/

The meaning and definition of Curve, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A gentle bend, such as in a road.
    โ€œYou should slow down when approaching a curve.โ€
  2. A simple figure containing no straight portions and no angles; a curved line.
    โ€œShe scribbled a curve on the paper.โ€
verb
  1. To cause to swerve from a straight course.
    โ€œto curve a ball in pitching itโ€
  2. To bend or turn gradually from a given direction.
    โ€œthe road curves to the rightโ€

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