1. • noun - the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
   • noun - a line on a graph representing data
   • noun - a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
   • noun - the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
   • noun - curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
   • verb - turn sharply
   • verb - extend in curves and turns
   • verb - form an arch or curve
   • verb - bend or cause to bend
   • verb - form a curl, curve, or kink
2. • A line that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion.
   • A surface that deviates from planarity in a smooth, continuous fashion.
   • Something characterized by such a line or surface, especially a rounded line or contour of the human body.
   • A relatively smooth bend in a road or other course.
   • A line representing data on a graph.
   • A trend derived from or as if from such a graph.
   • A graphic representation showing the relative performance of individuals as measured against each other, used especially as a method of grading students in which the assignment of grades is based on predetermined proportions of students.
   • Mathematics.
   • The graph of a function on a coordinate plane.
   • The intersection of two surfaces in three dimensions.
   • A curve ball.
   • A trick or deception.
   • To cause to curve.
   • To pitch a curve ball to.
   • To grade (students, for example) on a curve.
3. • adv - to deviate from straightness [v CURVED, CURVING, CURVES] : CURVEDLY

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