noun | verb
curvecurve1 /kɚv/ noun 
► curve a line that bends like part of a circle: The bay is in the shape of a curve. The car went around the curve too fast and almost crashed.
► arc a curved line, especially one that forms part of a circle: The ball went up into the air and down again in a long arc.
► arch a curved shape at the top of a door or window, or a supporting part of a building or bridge that forms this shape: Water flows under the arches of the bridge.
► crescent a curved shape that is wide in the middle and pointed at each end, like a thin moon: Pakistan's flag has a white crescent and a star on a green background.
➔ see bend2, circle1 noun | verb
curvecurve2 /kɚv/ verb ➔ see bend1