curve
Plural
curves
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a line or shape that is not straight and bends gradually
- He drew a curve on the paper to represent the arc of the ball's trajectory.
- The designer incorporated curves into the furniture to enhance comfort and style.
- In math class, they studied the properties of different types of curves.
- The architect designed the building with elegant curves to enhance its aesthetics.
- The artist used a brush to create soft curves in her painting.
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a bent section of a road, river, railway track, or similar path
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a line on a graph or chart representing a set of data
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(baseball) a type of pitch that bends or curves as it approaches the batter
A curve in baseball or softball is a type of pitch that moves in a curved or bending path as it approaches the batter. The pitcher throws the ball with spin, causing it to break or curve in one direction. This movement makes it harder for the batter to hit the ball, as it changes direction unexpectedly. A curveball can be thrown with different speeds and can curve sharply, making it a valuable pitch for deceiving the batter. It is often used to get batters to swing and miss or to hit the ball poorly.
- The pitcher threw a curve that fooled the batter completely.
- The batter was ready for the fastball but got a curve instead.
- Her curve dropped sharply, making it hard to hit.
- He struck out swinging at a nasty curve.
- The pitcher relied on his curve to get out of tough situations.
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the quality or degree of bending or curvature in a line, surface, or shape
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a natural, smooth bend or shape, typically referring to the contours of a person's waist, hips, or other body parts
- The dress was designed to accentuate her curves.
- He admired the curves of the sculpture, which resembled the human body.
- She felt confident in clothes that highlighted her curves.
- Many fashion brands celebrate diverse body curves in their advertising.
- The model's figure was known for its elegant curves.