curve
🇺🇸
/kɜːrv/
🇬🇧
/kɜːv/
noun
B2
a line that bends smoothly
The road has a sharp curve ahead.
R
a ball that bends when thrown
The pitcher threw a curve that fooled the batter.
R
an unexpected problem
Life threw him a curve when he lost his job.
R
the rounded shape of a body
The dress showed off her curves nicely.
verb
R
to bend or move in a curved shape
The river curves around the mountain.
translation
a line that bends smoothly; a ball that bends when thrown; an unexpected problem; the rounded shape of a body
to bend or move in a curved shape
Word Forms
Plural
curves
Progressive
curving
Past
curved
Perfect
curved
3rd Present
curves