curve; curved shape




the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes


Antonym:
  • straight line

Type of:
  • line

Types:
  • normal curve; bell-shaped curve; Gaussian curve; Gaussian shape
  • meander
  • closed curve
  • S-shape
  • catenary
  • Cupid's bow
  • wave; undulation
  • extrados
  • gooseneck
  • intrados
  • bend; crook; twist; turn
  • hook; crotchet
  • envelope
  • arc
  • scallop; crenation; crenature; crenel; crenelle
  • spiral
  • helix; spiral
  • perversion
  • sinuosity; sinuousness
  • arch
  • bell; bell shape; campana
  • bow; arc
  • crescent
  • quadric; quadric surface
  • roulette; line roulette


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