curve
Definition
- n. the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
- n. a line on a graph representing data
- n. a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
Word forms
- Present participle
- curving
- Past tense
- curved
- Past participle
- curved
- Third person singular
- curves
Example sentences
n.
The road has a sharp curve that makes it dangerous to drive fast.
vt.
She tried to curve the wire into a circle for her art project.
vi.
The river curves gently around the mountains.