1. the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes; [syn:
curve, curved shape] 2. a line on a graph representing data; 3.
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path
curves as it approaches the batter; [syn: curve, curve ball,
breaking ball, bender] 4. the property possessed by the curving
of a line or surface; [syn: curvature, curve] 5. curved segment
(of a road or river or railroad track etc.); [syn: bend, curve]
1. turn sharply; change direction abruptly; - Example: "The car
cut to the left at the intersection" - Example: "The motorbike
veered to the right" [syn: swerve, sheer, curve, trend, veer,
slue, slew, cut] 2. extend in curves and turns; - Example: "The
road winds around the lake" - Example: "the path twisted through
the forest" [syn: wind, twist, curve] 3. form an arch or curve;
- Example: "her back arches" - Example: "her hips curve nicely"
[syn: arch, curve, arc] 4. bend or cause to bend; - Example: "He
crooked his index finger" - Example: "the road curved sharply"
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