recurved

• Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das nach hinten gebogen oder zurückgekrümmt ist; oft in der Botanik oder Anatomie für zurückgebogene Teile verwendet.

An obsolete adjective describing something that is bent or curved backward.

1. Curved backward or inwardC2formal

   Bent or curved in a direction opposite to the usual or forward orientation, often describing a shape that turns back on itself.

   Zurückgebogen

   • The recurved petals of the orchid give it a unique appearance.
   • The bird's beak is slightly recurved, helping it catch fish.
   • The recurved spines on the cactus protect it from herbivores.

   Synonymehookedincurvedrecurvatereflexedretroflexed

• Verb, das das Biegen oder Krümmen nach hinten oder in die entgegengesetzte Richtung bezeichnet.

A verb used to express the act of bending or curving backward or in a reverse direction.

1. Bend or curve backwardC1formal

   To curve or bend something back or downward, often used in technical or anatomical contexts.

   Sich nach hinten biegen

   • The bow's limbs recurve at the tips to store more energy.
   • The surgeon carefully recurved the tissue during the procedure.
   • The plant's leaves recurve slightly under intense sunlight.

   Synonymearchbendbowcurverecurvateretroflex

   Antonymeextendflattenstraightenunbend