CURVES Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word curves. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| arched | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches adjective satellite • forming or resembling an arch | ||||||
| bends | verbv | |||||
noun • pain resulting from rapid change in pressure | ||||||
| bowed | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
adjective • of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow adjective satellite • showing an excessively deferential manner • forming or resembling an arch • have legs that curve outward at the knees | ||||||
| curvaceous | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves | ||||||
| curvilinear | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • characterized by or following a curved line | ||||||
| curving | verb, nounv, n | |||||
adjective • having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend | ||||||
| rounded | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged | ||||||
| serpentine | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • resembling a serpent in form | ||||||
| sinuous | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • curved or curving in and out • gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease | ||||||
| winding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of winding or twisting adjective satellite • marked by repeated turns and bends • of a path e.g. | ||||||
| arches | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening • a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet) • a passageway under a curved masonry construction • (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it adjective satellite • (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension • naughtily or annoyingly playful verb • form an arch or curve | ||||||
| arcs | nounn | |||||
noun • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • a continuous portion of a circle • something curved in shape verb • form an arch or curve | ||||||
| coils | nounn | |||||
noun • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine • a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb • tubing that is wound in a spiral • reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • make without a potter's wheel • wind around something in coils or loops | ||||||
| contorts | verbv | |||||
verb • twist and press out of shape | ||||||
| crooks | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime • a circular segment of a curve • a long staff with one end being hook shaped verb • bend or cause to bend | ||||||
| curbed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) • a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange • a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess verb • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep to the curb • place restrictions on | ||||||
| flexes | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of flexing verb • contract • exhibit the strength of • form a curve • bend a joint • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form | ||||||
| loops | nounn | |||||
noun • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines • anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) • (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated • an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) • the basic pattern of the human fingerprint • a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied • the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component • an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop • a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates • a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane verb • move in loops • make a loop in • fly loops, perform a loop • wind around something in coils or loops • fasten or join with a loop | ||||||
| meanders | verbv | |||||
noun • a bend or curve, as in a stream or river • an aimless amble on a winding course verb • to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course | ||||||
| spirals | nounn | |||||
noun • a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center • a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle • a continuously accelerating change in the economy • ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops • flying downward in a helical path with a large radius adjective satellite • in the shape of a coil verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • form a spiral • move in a spiral or zigzag course | ||||||
