curve

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kɜːv/, SAMPA: /k3:v/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kɝv/, SAMPA: /k3`v/

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Noun

Singular curve

Plural curves

1. A curve is a line that is not straight. It is like part of a circle. It starts in one direction and turns.

   The edge of the flower petal is a beautiful curve.

• 
  A curve
• 
  A straight line (A) and a curve (P)

Verb

Plain form curve

Third-person singular curves

Past tense curved

Past participle curved

Present participle curving

1. To move in a curve.

   The car curved around the corner.

   This piece of wood is not good. It is curved.