recurved

• Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, что изогнуто или загнуто назад.

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.

   Изогнутый назад

   • 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.

   Синонимыhookedincurvedrecurvatereflexedretroflexed

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия изгибания или искривления назад или в обратном направлении.

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.

   Изгибаться назад

   • 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.

   Синонимыarchbendbowcurverecurvateretroflex

   Антонимыextendflattenstraightenunbend