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noun
The act of acquiring or being given a curved form; an instance of curving or bending.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The state of being curved or bent; any curved shape or formation; curvature; a curve; a bend.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The state of being curved or bent; any curved shape or formation; curvature; a curve; a bend.
A curving inwards; the condition of being curved inwards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Bowing in reverence or worship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable
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noun
the action of creating a curved shape
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: bending
noun
a shape that curves or bends inward
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: concave shape, concavity, incurvature
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Broader terms: solid
Narrower terms: dome, pit, fossa, recess, recession, niche, corner, bowl, trough, scoop, pocket, depression, impression, imprint, cup, indentation, indenture
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