curve
21curve — I UK [kɜː(r)v] / US [kɜrv] noun [countable] Word forms curve : singular curve plural curves ** 1) a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend From high above I saw the gentle curve of the bay. a) a bend in a road or river As he rounded the curve… …
22curve — curve1 [ kɜrv ] noun count ** 1. ) a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend: From high above I saw the gentle curve of the bay. a ) a bend in a road or river: As he rounded the curve he saw her standing by the gate. b ) used about a woman s… …
23curve — [[t]kɜ͟ː(r)v[/t]] curves, curving, curved 1) N COUNT: usu with supp A curve is a smooth, gradually bending line, for example part of the edge of a circle. ...the curve of his lips. ...a curve in the road. 2) V ERG If something curves, or if… …
24curve — [[t]kɜrv[/t]] n. v. curved, curv•ing, adj. 1) math. cv a continuously bending line, without angles 2) the act or extent of curving 3) any curved outline, form, thing, or part 4) cvb a curved section of a road, railroad track, path, etc 5) spo… …
25curve — /kɜv / (say kerv) noun 1. a continuously bending line, usually without angles. 2. any curved outline, form, thing, or part. 3. a line on a graph, diagram, etc., representing a continuous variation in force, quantity, etc. 4. a curved ruler used… …
26Curve — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Curve », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Curve peut faire référence à : Curve… …
27curve — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin curvus; akin to Greek kyrtos convex, Middle Irish cruinn round Date: 15th century archaic bent or formed into a curve II. verb (curved; curving) Etymology: Latin curvare, from curvus …
28curve — 1 noun (C) 1 a line which gradually bends like part of a circle: a curve on a graph | the curve of her hips 2 a rounded bend in a road, river etc: The car took the curve much too quickly. 3 curve ball a throw in baseball in which the ball spins… …
29curve — 01. The path [curves] around the lake, and then ends in the campground. 02. We drove around a [curve] in the road, and came upon a serious car accident. 03. I don t like women that skinny; I prefer someone with a few more [curves]. 04. The… …
30curve — isothermal transformation curve stress strain curve time temperature transformation curve TTT curve …
