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Definition curve in American English

curve verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/kɜrv/
1

to form a curve, or to make something form a curve

Example

The track curved around the mountain.

Example

He curved his mouth into a weary smile.

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1.1

to move in a curve, or to make something move in a curve

Example

Simons curved the ball around the goalkeeper and into the net.

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Definition curve in American English