curve

• Ein Substantiv, das eine Linie oder Form bezeichnet, die sich glatt und stetig krümmt, ohne scharfe Ecken; auch eine Krümmung, Biegung oder ein Bogen.

A noun referring to a line or shape that bends smoothly and continuously, without sharp angles.

1. Smooth bendA2formal

   A smooth, gradually bending line or shape that is not straight.

   Biegung

   • The road has a sharp curve ahead.
   • She drew a curve on the paper.
   • The graph shows a rising curve in sales.

   Synonymearcbendbowcambercurlsweep

   Antonymelinestraightstraightaway

2. Mathematical curveB2formalscientific

   A line that is not straight, especially one described by a mathematical equation.

   Mathematische Kurve

   • The parabola is a type of curve in geometry.
   • The curve of the bell represents the normal distribution.
   • Engineers analyze the curve of the trajectory.

   Synonymearcgraphlocusplottrajectory

   Antonymelinestraight

3. Curveball (sports)C1informalamericansport

   A pitch in baseball that curves before reaching the batter.

   Curveball

   • The pitcher threw a wicked curve that fooled the batter.
   • He mastered throwing a curve in little league.
   • That curve was unhittable.

   Synonymebenderbreaking ballhook

• Verb, das eine bogenförmige Biegung, eine geschwungene Bewegung oder das Formen von etwas in eine gekrümmte Gestalt bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending or moving in a smooth, arched line, or to cause something to take such a shape.

1. Bend or form into a curveB1formal

   To form or cause to form a curved shape or path.

   biegen

   • The road curves sharply to the left here.
   • She curved her lips into a smile.
   • The artist curved the wire into an elegant shape.

   Synonymearcbendbowcrookcurlswerveturntwistwind

   Antonymealignflattenstraighten

2. Move in a curved pathB1formal

   To move along a curved trajectory.

   Sich krümmen

   • The ball curved through the air toward the goal.
   • The plane curved gracefully during takeoff.
   • The river curves around the village.

   Synonymearcbendbowmeanderswervetwistveerwind

   Antonymestraighten