1. curve - noun
· the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Synonym(s): curved_shape
Hypernym(s): line
Antonym(s): straight_line
2. curve - noun
· a line on a graph representing data
Hypernym(s): line
3. curve - noun
· a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
Synonym(s): curve_ball, breaking_ball, bender
4. curve - noun
· the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
Synonym(s): curvature
Hypernym(s): shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation
5. curve - noun
· curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
Synonym(s): bend
6. curve - verb
· turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
Synonym(s): swerve, sheer, trend, veer, slue, slew, cut
Hypernym(s): turn
7. curve - verb
· extend in curves and turns; "The road winds around the lake"; "the path twisted through the forest"
Hypernym(s): be
8. curve - verb
· form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"
9. curve - verb
· bend or cause to bend; "He crooked his index finger"; "the road curved sharply"
Synonym(s): crook
10. curve - verb
· form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"
Hypernym(s): change_surface
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