curve

/kˈɝv/

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Noun
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Noun
a line on a graph representing data
Noun
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
Noun
the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
Noun
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
Verb
turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
Verb
extend in curves and turns; "The road winds around the lake"; "the path twisted through the forest"
Verb
form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"
Verb
bend or cause to bend; "He crooked his index finger"; "the road curved sharply"
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form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"
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