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recurve

UK
/rɪˈkɜːv/
US
/rɪˈkɜrv/

Translations

recurveverb
recurved
Past Simple
recurved
Past Participle
recurving
Gerund
UK
/ˌriːˈkɜːv/
US
/ˌriˈkɜrv/
The branches of the tree recurve gracefully.
Ветви дерева изящно изгибаются.
The metal strip starts to recurve at the edges.
Металлическая полоса начинает загибаться по краям.
Additional translations
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Synonyms
curve back
bend back
arch
retrace
recurvenoun
recurves
pl
UK
/rɪˈkɜːv/
US
/rɪˈkɜrv/
The recurve of the bow allows for greater accuracy in archery.
Рекурв лука позволяет добиться большей точности в стрельбе из лука.
recurveadjective
UK
/ˌriːˈkɜːv/
US
/ˌriˈkɝv/
Used attributively to describe objects that bend back on themselves, e.g., "recurve bow", "recurve blade".

Definitions

recurveverb
To bend or curve backward or downward.
The plant's leaves began to recurve as they matured.
recurvenoun
A type of bow that has tips that curve away from the archer when the bow is unstrung, providing more power and speed to the arrow.
The archer preferred using a recurve for its increased power and accuracy.
A bend or curve that turns back on itself.
The river's recurve created a natural barrier for the wildlife sanctuary.
recurveadjective
Curved backward or having a shape that bends back on itself, especially of bow limbs or blade edges.
The craftsman forged a recurve blade that sliced cleanly through the rope.
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