noun
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
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curved shape
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
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curve ball
breaking ball
bender
noun
the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
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noun
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
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verb
turn sharply
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Examples
- change direction abruptly
- The car cut to the left at the intersection
- The motorbike veered to the right
verb
extend in curves and turns
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Examples
- The road winds around the lake
- the path twisted through the forest
verb
form an arch or curve
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- her back arches
- her hips curve nicely
verb
bend or cause to bend
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Examples
- He crooked his index finger
- the road curved sharply
verb
form a curl, curve, or kink
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Examples
- the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling