CURVE
(noun, verb, adj.)
There are 11 meanings of the word
Curve.
Definitions
How to pronounce curve:
US
Curve - as a noun
The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
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- bell-shaped curve
- gaussian curve
- gaussian shape
- normal curve
- meander
- closed curve
- s-shape
- catenary
- cupid's bow
- undulation
- wave
- extrados
- gooseneck
- intrados
- bend
- crook
- turn
- twist
- crotchet
- hook
- envelope
- arc
- crenation
- crenature
- crenel
- crenelle
- scallop
- spiral
- helix
- spiral
- sinuosity
- sinuousness
- arch
- bell
- bell shape
- campana
- arc
- bow
- crescent
- quadric
- quadric surface
- lemniscate
- line roulette
- roulette
- pedal curve
- indifference curve
- demand curve
- polygonal chain
- conchoid
- brachistochrone
- supply curve
- cosine curve
- cotangent curve
- tangent curve
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
A line on a graph representing data
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A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
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The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
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Curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
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Curve - as a verb
Turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Example: "The car cut to the left at the intersection"
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Extend in curves and turns
Example: "The road winds around the lake"
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Form an arch or curve
Example: "Her back arches"
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Bend or cause to bend
Example: "He crooked his index finger"
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Curve - as an adjective
Bent without angles; crooked; curved.
Example: "A curve line"
Example Sentences
"The road ahead had a sharp curve."
"She drew a smooth curve on the graph."
"The curve of her smile brightened her face."
"He hit the ball with a powerful curve."
"The roller coaster had a thrilling loop-the-loop curve."
Word Game Points
Is CURVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, curve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CURVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CURVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, curve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCURVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CURVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, curve is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCURVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.