CURVE
Scrabble letter values: C3U1R1V4E1 = 10
Definition
- verb turn sharply. — synonyms: swerve, sheer, trend, veer, slue, slew, cut
- verb extend in curves and turns. — synonyms: wind, twist
- verb form an arch or curve. — synonyms: arch, arc
- verb bend or cause to bend. — synonyms: crook
- verb form a curl, curve, or kink. — synonyms: curl, kink
- noun the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes. — synonyms: 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. — synonyms: curve_ball, breaking_ball, bender
- noun the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface. — synonyms: curvature
- noun curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.). — synonyms: bend
Examples
- “change direction abruptly”
- “The car cut to the left at the intersection”
- “The motorbike veered to the right”