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recurved

UK
/ˌriːˈkɜːvd/
US
/ˌriˈkɜrvd/
recurveverb

recurved

Past Simple

recurved
Past Simple
recurved
Past Participle
recurving
Gerund
UK
/ˌriːˈkɜːv/
US
/ˌriˈkɜrv/
Translations
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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Definitions
To bend or curve backward or downward.
The plant's leaves began to recurve as they matured.
Synonyms
curve back
retrace
arch
bend back
recurvenoun
Definitions
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
Definitions
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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