CURVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CURVE?

Need another word that means the same as “curve”? Find 53 synonyms and 30 related words for “curve” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Curve” are: curved shape, bend, curvature, bender, breaking ball, curve ball, bow, arch, turn, loop, curl, twist, hook, outline, contour, contours, profile, delineation, form, shape, figure, shadow, features, lines, curves, configuration, kink, cut, sheer, slew, slue, swerve, trend, veer, crook, wind, arc, meander, undulate, snake, spiral, coil, arched, curving, serpentine, undulating, curvy

Curve as a Noun

Definitions of "Curve" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “curve” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface.
• A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter.
• The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes.
• A line on a graph (whether straight or curved) showing how one quantity varies with respect to another.
• A curving contour of a woman's figure.
• A line on a graph representing data.
• A line or outline which gradually deviates from being straight for some or all of its length.
• Curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.
• A place where a road deviates from a straight path.

Synonyms of "Curve" as a noun (26 Words)

arch	Architecture a masonry construction usually curved for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it. The muscles in the arch of my right foot suddenly seized up.
bend	A kind of knot used to join two ropes together or to tie a rope to another object e g a carrick bend. The van screeched round a bend.
bow	A single passage of a bow over the strings of an instrument. He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line.
breaking ball	The act of breaking something.
configuration	Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline. The broad configuration of the economy remains capitalist.
contour	A way in which something varies, especially the pitch of music or the pattern of tones in an utterance. The contours of the melody.
contours	A feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure. The contours of the melody.
curl	A curling movement. The sneering curl of his lip.
curvature	A numerical quantity expressing curvature. Curvature of the spine.
curve ball	The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface.
curved shape	The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes.
curves	A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter.
delineation	A drawing of the outlines of forms or objects. The artist s exquisite delineation of costume and jewellery.
features	A prominent attribute or aspect of something. An expression of pleasure crossed his features.
figure	A numerical symbol, especially any of the ten in Arabic notation. A red ground with white and blue geometrical figures.
form	A printed document with blank spaces for information to be inserted. A form of words.
hook	A sharp curve or crook a shape resembling a hook. Strong funky vocals with a hook that gets into your head.
lines	A formation of people or things one beside another.
loop	An intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. A feedback loop.
outline	The line that appears to bound an object. An outline proposal.
profile	A record of a person’s psychological or behavioural characteristics, preferences, etc. A profile of a Texas tycoon.
shadow	An inseparable attendant or companion. The shadow Chancellor.
shape	The state of good health especially in the phrases in condition or in shape or out of condition or out of shape. She liked the shape of his nose.
turn	Turning or twisting around in place. He took a turn to the right.
twist	A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair. With a sudden twist she got away from him.

Usage Examples of "Curve" as a noun

• The vehicle rounded a curve.
• He relies on a couple of curves and a modest fastball.
• The parapet wall sweeps down in a bold curve.
• Her dress twisted tightly round her generous curves.
• The population curve.

Curve as a Verb

Definitions of "Curve" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “curve” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Bend or cause to bend.
• Extend in curves and turns.
• Form an arch or curve.
• Form a curl, curve, or kink.
• Turn sharply; change direction abruptly.
• Form or cause to form a curve.

Synonyms of "Curve" as a verb (27 Words)

arc	Form an arch or curve. I have no idea whether they touched the power lines or arced.
arch	Form or cause to form the curved shape of an arch. A beautiful bridge that arched over a canal.
arched	Form an arch or curve.
bend	Bend one s back forward from the waist on down. A refusal to bend to mob rule.
coil	Wind around something in coils or loops. Black smoke coiling up into the sky.
crook	Bend (something, especially a finger as a signal. He crooked a finger for the waitress.
curl	Form a curl curve or kink. The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling.
curving	Bend or cause to bend.
curvy	Form a curl, curve, or kink.
cut	Cut down on make a reduction in. Bacon was cut from the joints that hung from the ceiling.
kink	Form a curl curve or kink. Take care to avoid kinking the wire.
loop	Put into or execute a loop of tape film or computing instructions. She looped her arms around his neck.
meander	To move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course. A stylish offbeat thriller which occasionally meanders.
serpentine	Move or lie in a winding path or line. Fresh tyre tracks serpentined back towards the hopper.
sheer	Cause to sheer. She sheered her car around the obstacle.
slew	Of an electronic device undergo slewing. He slewed the aircraft round before it settled on the runway.
slue	Turn sharply; change direction abruptly.
snake	Move or extend with the twisting motion of a snake. The army snaked through the jungle.
spiral	Move in a spiral or zigzag course. He expects the figures to spiral down further.
swerve	Turn sharply; change direction abruptly. A lorry swerved across her path.
trend	(of a topic) be the subject of many posts on a social media website or application within a short period of time. The Richelieu River trending southward to Lake Champlain.
turn	To break and turn over earth especially with a plow. The water turned into ice.
twist	Dance the twist. Beetroot can be stored once the leaves have been twisted off.
undulate	Increase and decrease in volume or pitch, as if in waves. The curtains undulated.
undulating	Occur in soft rounded shapes.
veer	Shift to a clockwise direction. An oil tanker that had veered off course.
wind	Catch the scent of get wind of. The road winds around the lake.

Usage Examples of "Curve" as a verb

• Her hips curve nicely.
• The road curved sharply.
• Starting with arms outstretched, curve the body sideways.
• Her mouth curved in a smile.

Associations of "Curve" (30 Words)

arc	Form an arch or curve. The ball arced across the room.
bent	A natural talent or inclination. A bent cop.
bow	A single passage of a bow over the strings of an instrument. She bowed her head in shame.
circle	Something in the shape of a circle. The machine punched out metal circles.
circular	Having a circular shape. I received a circular from a building society.
concave	Curving inward. Concave lenses.
convex	(of a polygon) not having any interior angles greater than 180°. A convex lens.
cycloid	A line generated by a point on a circle rolling along a straight line.
dome	A sports stadium with a domed roof. The dome of St Paul s Cathedral.
ellipse	A regular oval shape, traced by a point moving in a plane so that the sum of its distances from two other points (the foci) is constant, or resulting when a cone is cut by an oblique plane which does not intersect the base. The sums of the distances from the foci to any point on an ellipse is constant.
elliptical	Characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements. The explanation was concise even elliptical to the verge of obscurity.
epicycloid	A curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle rolling on the exterior of another circle.
geometry	A particular system of geometry. The geometry of spiders webs.
glide	A flight in a glider or unpowered aircraft. The cuckoo makes its approach in a hawklike glide.
hyperbola	The pair of hyperbolas formed by the intersection of a plane with two equal cones on opposite sides of the same vertex.
hyperbolic	Of or relating to a hyperbola. A hyperbolic style.
oval	A body object or design with an oval shape or outline. Her smooth oval face.
ovoid	An ovoid body or surface.
parabolic	Of or like a parabola or part of one. A parabolic mirror behind a spotlight projects a parallel beam.
peristyle	A space such as a court or porch that is surrounded or edged by a peristyle.
radius	A circular region whose area is indicated by the length of its radius. The radiused edges feel sleek and unobtrusive in the hand.
rounded	Well developed in all aspects; complete and balanced. His writing was firm and rounded.
shaped	Shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass as by work or effort. Her oval shaped face.
sinuous	Having many curves and turns. The sinuous grace of a cat.
slide	Slide guitar. Anna played on the slide.
smoothly	In a smooth and diplomatic manner. Put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly.
swoop	Move with a sweep or in a swooping arc. The raptor swooped down on its prey.
tangent	The trigonometric function that is equal to the ratio of the sides (other than the hypotenuse) opposite and adjacent to an angle in a right-angled triangle. Loretta s mind went off at a tangent.
twist	Twist or pull violently or suddenly especially so as to remove something from that to which it is attached or from where it originates. She drank vodka and tonic with a twist of lemon.
winding	The act of winding or twisting. A winding country road.