curve

[US]/kɜːv/
[UK]/kɜːrv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a line that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous way; a bend or curved line
vt. to cause to deviate from straightness; to bend
vi. to take on a curved shape
adj. having a shape that is not straight; having a curved form

Phrases & Collocations

smooth curve

sharp curve

curve fitting

steep curve

characteristic curve

elliptic curve

standard curve

growth curve

learning curve

polarization curve

distribution curve

performance curve

temperature curve

calibration curve

yield curve

response curve

demand curve

phillips curve

cooling curve

transition curve

supply curve

load curve

frequency curve

Example Sentences

the downward curve of the stairs.

the flowing curves of the lawn.

He curved the piece of wood.

claws that curve under;

a chair with curved sidepieces.

The path curves around the lake.

the voluptuous curve of her hips

a voluptuously curved woman.

two trucks collided on a blind curve in the road.

as you knit, add a flare or curve a hem.

his mouth curved into an ironic smile.

the area under the curve represents probability.

it was the last house before the road curved round.

The river curves round the town.

The car negotiated the sharp curve by slowing down.

Fig. 2. Calibration curves of atrazine and ametryn.

Real-world Examples

So let's say this is the yield curve.

Source: Monetary Banking (Video Version)

These ballistic missiles normally follow a curve.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2018 Compilation

It worked hard to flatten the curve.

Source: VOA Special English Health

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi then threw a curve.

Source: NPR News January 2020 Compilation

Maybe closed timelike curves aren't closed at all?

Source: If there is a if.

But they come with a pretty steep learning curve.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

In terms of personalities it's a bell curve.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

Slugs have a faster learning curve, okay? Trees. Clams.

Source: Movie resources

Two are running a straight into or running a curve.

Source: Connection Magazine

No, they fit fine! They show off my curves perfectly!

Source: EnglishPod 271-365

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