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curve n. [
curved shape] the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
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curve n. a line on a graph representing data
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curve v. [
swerve, sheer, trend, veer, slue, slew, cut] turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
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curve v. [
wind, twist] extend in curves and turns; "The road winds around the lake"; "the path twisted through the forest"
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curve v. [
arch, arc] form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"
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