noun

curve

curve, bend

The road has a sharp curve ahead.

The road has a sharp curve ahead.

She has a beautiful curve to her smile.

She has a beautiful curve to her smile.

The path curves to the left.

The path curves to the left.

((a)) curve in ((sth.)) a bend in something The road has a sharp curve ahead.

Synonyms: bend, arc, bow; Antonyms: straight line

From Latin 'curvus' meaning 'bent, crooked'.

Think of a race car driver navigating a sharp curve on the track.

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