curved

Variant of curve

curve Definition

curve (kʉrv)

adjective

Archaic curved

Etymology: L curvus, bent: see crown

noun

a line having no straight part; bend having no angular part
a thing or part having the shape of a curve
the act of curving, or the extent of this
the pronounced curving outline of a shapely female figure
☆ Baseball a ball thrown by a right-handed pitcher that curves to the pitcher's left, or one thrown by a left-handed pitcher that curves to the pitcher's right
a curved line or similar graphic representation showing variations occurring or expected to occur in prices, business conditions, group achievements, etc.
French curve
Math. a one-dimensional continuum of points in a space of two or more dimensions, such as a parabola in a plane or a helix in three-dimensional space: a straight line or line segment is a type of curve

transitive verb, intransitive verb curved, curving curv′·ing

curve Idioms

ahead of the curve

anticipating (or not keeping up with) current trends, developments, etc.

curved Synonyms

modif.

curved Usage Examples

Object

blade: Noise emissions are minimized on the burners by the inclusion of fans with reverse curved blades and sound-deadening material in the burner structure.
roof: The main internal area of the supermarket is covered by the curved roof with a 40m clear span.

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