1. a line that bends smoothly without sharp angles
2. a bend in a road, river, or other path
3. a grading system that adjusts scores based on class performance
Usage: education

1. to form or move in a curved shape
2. to cause something to bend or take a curved form

Examples

• The artist drew a perfect curve with her pencil.
• Drive slowly around the sharp curve ahead.
• The professor graded the exam on a curve.
• The road curves to the left after the bridge.
• She curved her hand around the coffee mug.
• The baseball curved toward home plate.
• The river curves through the valley.