To curve
Example: The line curves under applied force
Definition
"To curve" means to form or cause to form a smoothly bending line or surface, rather than a straight one. It describes the action of changing direction gradually, often creating an arc or bow shape, as in the example: 'The line curves under applied force.'
Etymology
The word "to curve" comes from the Latin 'curvus,' meaning bent or crooked. It entered English through Old French 'corve,' evolving to describe anything bent or arched. Did you know that "curve" originally referred to bent shapes before being used as a verb to describe the action of bending?
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"To curve" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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