Curve meaning

What does “curve” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“curve” is a noun and verb with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes.

curve

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Synonymscurved shape
Oppositesstraight line
a line on a graph representing data
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
Synonymscurve ball breaking ball bender
the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
Synonymscurvature
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
Synonymsbend

turn sharply; change direction abruptly
“The car cut to the left at the intersection”
“The motorbike veered to the right”
Synonymsswerve sheer trend veer slue slew cut
extend in curves and turns
“The road winds around the lake”
“the path twisted through the forest”
Synonymswind twist
form an arch or curve
“her back arches”
“her hips curve nicely”
Synonymsarch arc
bend or cause to bend
“He crooked his index finger”
“the road curved sharply”
Synonymscrook
form a curl, curve, or kink
“the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling”
Synonymscurl kink

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University