Curve Definition

curve
noun
  1. the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
  2. a line on a graph representing data
  3. a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
  4. the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
  5. curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
verb
  1. turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
  2. extend in curves and turns; "The road winds around the lake"; "the path twisted through the forest"
  3. form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"
  4. bend or cause to bend; "He crooked his index finger"; "the road curved sharply"
  5. form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"

"Curve" in song lyrics

See how curve is used in real songs:

  • "Orel MURSheiser on the mound with a sick curve"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — The Plannit
  • "And I ain't braggin when I say I was ahead of the curve"
    Esoteric f/ Mic Stylz — Bringing it Back (Esoteric Remix)
  • "And there might have been a slight, rotation warp to curve"
    Aceyalone — The Guidelines

Usage tips for "curve"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "curve" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for curve to find words that pair well.

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