Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Curve.
How to pronounce curve:
US
Curve - as a noun
The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curved shapeHypernyms (Closely Related)
lineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
bell-shaped curvegaussian curvegaussian shapenormal curve
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
straight lineA pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breaking ballcurve ballThe property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curvatureHypernyms (Closely Related)
configurationconformationcontourformshapeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Curve - as a verb
Turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Example: "The car cut to the left at the intersection"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutsheerslewslueswervetrendveerHypernyms (Closely Related)
turnHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Extend in curves and turns
Example: "The road winds around the lake"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twistwindHypernyms (Closely Related)
beHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Form an arch or curve
Example: "Her back arches"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arcarchHypernyms (Closely Related)
bendflexHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Curve - as an adjective
Bent without angles; crooked; curved.
Example: "A curve line"
Example Sentences
"The road ahead had a sharp curve."
"She drew a smooth curve on the graph."
"The curve of her smile brightened her face."
"He hit the ball with a powerful curve."
"The roller coaster had a thrilling loop-the-loop curve."
Word Game Points
Is CURVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, curve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CURVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CURVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, curve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCURVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CURVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, curve is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCURVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
