curves

Noun

• the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
• a line on a graph representing data
• a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
• the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
• curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
• plural of curve

Verb

• turn sharply; change direction abruptly
• extend in curves and turns
• form an arch or curve
• bend or cause to bend
• form a curl, curve, or kink
• third-person singular simple present indicative of curve

Synonyms

arc, arch, bend, bender, breaking ball, crook, curl, curvature, curve, curve ball, curved shape, cut, kink, sheer, slew, slue, swerve, trend, twist, veer, wind

Antonyms

straight line