french curve

noun

often capitalized F
: a curved piece of flat often plastic material used as a guide in drawing curves

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of french curve was in 1844

Dictionary Entries Near french curve

Cite this Entry

“French curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/french%20curve. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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