Synonyms for curve

Other words for “curve”, grouped by meaning.

We found 20 synonyms for “curve”. The most common are curved shape, curve ball, breaking ball, bender, curvature.

noun the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

Synonymscurved shape
Oppositesstraight line

noun a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter

noun the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface

Synonymscurvature

noun curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)

Synonymsbend

verb turn sharply; change direction abruptly

verb extend in curves and turns

Synonymswindtwist

verb form an arch or curve

Synonymsarcharc

verb bend or cause to bend

Synonymscrook

verb form a curl, curve, or kink

Synonymscurlkink

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University