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Definition curve in British English

curve noun

[countable] noun
/kɜː(r)v/
1

a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend

Example

From high above I saw the gentle curve of the bay.

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ball balloon band
1.1

a bend in a road or river

Example

As he rounded the curve he saw her standing by the gate.

Synonyms and related words
bend black spot bus lane
1.2

used about a woman's breasts or hips

Example

Jane's swimsuit emphasized her curves.

Synonyms and related words
boob bosom breast
1.3

a curved line drawn on a graph

Synonyms and related words
axis bar chart bar graph
Synonyms and related words
balk ballpark base
3

a term used in the fashion industry to refer to models who are bigger than the usual size for models but not as big as plus-size models

Example

Curve is a nicer term and it can mean anything and anyone - including someone slim with a bigger bust.

Definition curve in British English