1. bending or curving backward or in the opposite direction
Usage: present participle of recurve

1. having a backward curve or bend
Usage: often used in archery and botany

Examples

• The recurving bow tips provide extra power when drawn.
• The plant’s recurving leaves helped it shed water efficiently.
• The archer preferred recurving bows for their superior performance.
• The metal was recurving under the intense heat.
• The recurving petals gave the flower its distinctive appearance.
• Engineers designed the recurving structure to withstand wind pressure.