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incurvature

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Definition of incurvature

as in loop

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Its stated goal is to build continuous defensive loops that find and fix weaknesses before attackers do.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The husband freed one loop, then another, and used the momentum to pull the dog toward him and out of the car.

— Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of loop

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The crash, which occurred in a flat stretch surrounded by olive fields in between the towns of Urda and Los Yébenes, left carriages shredded into bits of metal and other material, scattering debris down a gravel slope.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Mount Fuji’s hiking trails, Niseko’s ski slopes, and Nara’s deer park all began to sag under the weight of overtourism.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of slope

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For you, this is a month that feels like reaching a finish line, though perhaps one that comes with a surprise twist or ending.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Every 25th edition of the games, known as a Quarter Quell, adds a special twist to the annual Hunger Games rules.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of twist

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How much cleavage, compression, flexure, impact, tension, or shear is required to break the plane of a Titebond bond?

— Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 5 Jan. 2022
Processes such as hydrofracture and flexure remain understudied, and ice-sheet models do not yet include realistic treatment of these processes.

— Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2021

Definition of flexure

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Roasted tomatillos and a mix of green chiles give the Mexican stew its tang and heat; a final swirl of cilantro purée adds fresh flavor and turns the whole pot brilliantly green.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Best All-Around Wine Glasses The generously sized bowls of these LSA International wine glasses leave plenty of room for a proper pour (and an enthusiastic swirl without worrying about spilling over the rim).

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

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