recurve

noun

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re·curve | \ ˈrē-ˌkərv

plural recurves

Definition of recurve

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : an archery bow with tips that curve away from the string side when the bow is not strung Primitive bows are simply a stick and string; a recurve adds a curve on each limb of the bow.— Will Elliott — often used before another nouna recurve bow

2 : a curve in a backward or reverse direction A number of computer models indicate that the storm may cross the Florida peninsula and enter the Gulf of Mexico … . A recurve to the north into Georgia is a possibility …— Pam Knox

recurve

verb

recurved; recurving; recurves

Definition of recurve (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to curve or turn in a backward or reverse direction especially, of a weather disturbance : to reverse the direction of travel by curving back … it's common for a hurricane like Irma to near the East Coast but then recurve away, after hitting a force field in the form of westerly winds at the upper levels of the atmosphere. — Andrew Freedman

Examples of recurve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun To him, any animal taken with a recurve was an accomplishment. — Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, "This Recurve Bow Is Hunting Its Way Across the Country, and Keeping the Spirit of Fred Bear Alive," 16 Dec. 2020 Ellison, 32, is ranked No. 1 in the world in recurve and coming off one of his best seasons before the coronavirus pandemic. — Jeff Metcalfe, The Arizona Republic, "Three-time Olympic archer Brady Ellison becomes first-time father," 18 Nov. 2020 Even with the high ground, and rams in sight, the odds are still low for someone carrying a recurve. — Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, "The Dall Sheep That Almost Killed Me," 9 Sep. 2020 That fall Austin shot Ol’ Mossy Horns with his recurve bow and set a P&Y world record that would stand for 38 years. — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, "10 of the Biggest World-Record Bucks Ever," 11 June 2020 For $169, includes easy-to-string take-down recurve bow with elevated rest and laminated wood riser, three 29″ solid fiberglass arrows, bowstring and bowstringer, paper target, and tournament-style nylon hip quiver with metal belt clip. — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, "Father’s Day gifts for the outdoors dad: LL Bean, Backcountry sales include bikes, fishing, hunting," 5 June 2020 Arizona native Brady, ranked No. 1 in the world in recurve archery, is a three-time Olympian who was individual bronze medalist in 2016 and has two team silver medals. — Jeff Metcalfe, azcentral, "Olympic archer Brady Ellison and wife Toja expecting their first child," 30 May 2020 Excalibur continues its tradition of crafting crossbows that feature traditional-style recurve limbs and the Assassin 400 TD is the company’s latest addition to its Micro platform. — Tony Hansen, Outdoor Life, "The Hottest New Hunting Crossbows for 2020," 12 Jan. 2020 An appreciation for the graceful shape of a recurve or longbow is intuitive in people of all ages and instills the urge to brace an arrow and let one fly. — The Editors, Outdoor Life, "Three Ways to Get Kids Interested in Archery," 20 Nov. 2019

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