definition of
curve

[1] #1 curve n. [curved shape] the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes. wn

[2] #2 curve n. a line on a graph representing data. wn

[3] #3 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". wn

[4] #4 curve v. [wind, twist] extend in curves and turns; "The road winds around the lake"; "the path twisted through the forest". wn

[5] #5 curve v. [arch, arc] form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely". wn