the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

[ Syn: curved shape ]

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

[ Syn: curve ball , breaking ball , bender ]

the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface

[ Syn: curvature ]

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

[ Syn: bend ]

turn sharply; change direction abruptly; The car cut to the left at the intersection; The motorbike veered to the right

[ Syn: swerve , sheer , trend , veer , slue , slew , cut ]

extend in curves and turns; The road winds around the lake; the path twisted through the forest

[ Syn: wind , twist ]

form an arch or curve; her back arches; her hips curve nicely

[ Syn: arch , arc ]

bend or cause to bend; He crooked his index finger; the road curved sharply

[ Syn: crook ]

form a curl, curve, or kink; the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling

[ Syn: curl , kink ]