curve
Meaning
To curve means to bend or shape something into a smooth, rounded form rather than keeping it straight or flat.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "curve" with "bend," where "curve" often implies a more gradual change in shape.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Sunday
morning
Tom
decided
to
fix
the
old
garden
gate
.
He
measured
the
broken
bars
,
heated
one
of
them
,
and
used
a
hammer
to
curve
it
so
the
latch
closed
properly
.
While
he
worked
,
his
neighbour
watched
from
the
porch
and
offered
a
screwdriver
when
it
was
needed
.
By
noon
the
gate
looked
much
better
,
and
Tom
felt
proud
of
this
small
but
useful
repair
.
Common Phrases
curve a line
curve a path
curve the trajectory
Synonyms
Related Words
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