curve
NOUNVERB
/kɜrv/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH C
curve is a valid 5-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3U1R1V4E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does curve mean?
NOUN · 5 SENSES
1
The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes.
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2
A line on a graph representing data.
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3
Curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.).
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4
The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface.
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5
A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter.
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BROADER
VERB · 5 SENSES
1
Form a curl, curve, or kink.
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BROADER
2
Turn sharply; change direction abruptly.
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3
Bend or cause to bend.
“the road curved sharply”
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4
Extend in curves and turns.
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5
Form an arch or curve.
“her hips curve nicely”
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