Curving: meaning, definitions and examples

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curving

 

[ หˆkษ™rvษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in design

Having graceful and smoothly flowing lines or curves.

Synonyms

arching, bending, winding.

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Word Description / Examples
curving

Used when describing something that forms a smooth, continuous curve without sharp angles. Often used in visual arts or describing shapes in nature.

  • The road was curving gently around the hill.
  • He admired the curving lines of the sculpture.
bending

Used when describing something that changes its shape by force or pressure, creating an angle. Can also describe the action of a person or thing.

  • She was bending over to tie her shoes.
  • The wind was bending the tall grass.
arching

Best used when describing something that forms a curved shape with a peak or when something curves upward like an arch. Commonly used in architecture or describing movements.

  • The cat was arching its back.
  • They walked under the arching branches of the ancient oak.
winding

Used when describing something that follows a twisting, turning path. Often used for roads, paths, or rivers.

  • The winding road led them through the mountains.
  • He followed the winding trail through the forest.

Examples of usage

  • The curving lines of the sculpture gave it a sense of movement.
  • The curving road led us through the picturesque countryside.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To bend or cause to bend in a smooth, continuous line without angles.

Synonyms

arc, bend, twist.

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Word Description / Examples
curving

Typically refers to the action or process of forming a curve, often used to describe movement or shapes in nature.

  • The river was curving gently through the valley
  • She watched the curving flight path of the bird
bend

Often used to describe something that changes direction abruptly, like roads, pipes, or even the act of flexing a limb.

  • He had to bend the metal to fix its shape
  • Be careful, there's a sharp bend in the road
arc

Commonly refers to a part of the circumference of a circle or a segment; also used in storytelling to describe a storyline or character development.

  • The rainbow formed a beautiful arc in the sky
  • His character arc was well-developed throughout the series
twist

Used to describe something that turns or spins, often in a complex or sudden manner. It can also metaphorically describe changes in plots or situations.

  • He gave the lid a twist to open the jar
  • The movie had an unexpected twist at the end

Examples of usage

  • She carefully curved the ribbon around the gift box.
  • The river curves gently through the valley.

Translations

Translations of the word "curving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น curvando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krรผmmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melengkung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะณะธะฝะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakrzywianie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ฒใŒใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courbure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ curvatura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸilme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฝํžˆ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงู†ุญู†ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zakล™ivenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zakrivenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฏๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krivljenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beygja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™yilmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ curvatura

Etymology

The word 'curving' is derived from the verb 'curve', which originated in the late 15th century from Middle French 'courber' and ultimately from Latin 'curvare', meaning 'to bend'. The concept of curves and curving has been integral to art, design, and nature, symbolizing elegance, grace, and fluidity.

See also: curvaceous, curveball, curved, curvingly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,838, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.