Curve

usgb/kɜːrv/
noun

A line or shape that bends away from straightness in a smooth, continuous way.

The road curves around the mountain.
Visual representation of "curve" - A line or shape that bends away from straightness in a smooth, continuous way.

Often appears as...

  • sharp curve
  • curve of the hill
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Visual representation of "curve"
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Visual Imagery

Visualize a curve as an arc or any line that smoothly deviates from being straight.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
The elegant vase had a gentle curve at the top.
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Continuous Flow

Unlike angles, curves represent a seamless transition in direction without sharp breaks.

Illustration for Continuous Flow
The river flowed in a curve around the forest.
Visual representation of the word "Curve"

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