Definition of 'curve'

Noun

1. the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
      Synonyms: curved shape
      Antonyms: straight line
2. a line on a graph representing data
3. a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approach the batter
      Synonyms: curve ball breaking ball bender
4. the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
      Synonyms: curvature
5. curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
      Synonyms: bend

Verb

1. turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
      Synonyms: swerve sheer trend veer slue slew cut
2. extend in curves and turns; "The road winds around the lake"; "the path twisted through the forest"
      Synonyms: wind twist
3. form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"
      Synonyms: arch arc
4. bend or cause to bend; "He crooked his index finger"; "the road curved sharply"
      Synonyms: crook
5. form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"
      Synonyms: curl kink

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