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(Entry 1 of 2)
something that curves or is curved
- the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of curve (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to turn away from a straight line or course
- after following a straight path most of the way down the mountain, the ski trail abruptly curves to the right
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2
to cause to turn away from a straight line
- curved the wood to make a bow
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 25 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of curve was in the 15th century
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