make a curve

make a curve
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  • curve — I n. 1) to describe, make a curve (the road makes a curve to the right) 2) to plot a curve ( to locate a curve by plotted points ) 3) (teaching) to grade (AE), mark on a curve 4) a hairpin, horseshoe; sharp curve II v. 1) to curve sharply 2) (D;… …   Combinatory dictionary

  • curve —    A line or edge that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous way. Or, a surface that deviates from flatness in the same way. Or, something that has the shape of a curve, such as an arc. Or, to make something curve, such as when a… …   Glossary of Art Terms

  • Curve of constant width — A Reuleaux triangle is a curve of constant width. The sides of the square are supporting lines: each touches the curve but does not intersect the interior. The Reuleaux triangle can be rotated whilst always touching each side of the square in a… …   Wikipedia

  • curve — I UK [kɜː(r)v] / US [kɜrv] noun [countable] Word forms curve : singular curve plural curves ** 1) a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend From high above I saw the gentle curve of the bay. a) a bend in a road or river As he rounded the curve… …   English dictionary

  • curve — curve1 [ kɜrv ] noun count ** 1. ) a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend: From high above I saw the gentle curve of the bay. a ) a bend in a road or river: As he rounded the curve he saw her standing by the gate. b ) used about a woman s… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Curve fitting — best fit redirects here. For placing ( fitting ) variable sized objects in storage, see fragmentation (computer). Curve fitting is the process of constructing a curve, or mathematical function, that has the best fit to a series of data points,… …   Wikipedia

  • curve — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 line or surface that bends ADJECTIVE ▪ gentle, graceful, slight, smooth, soft ▪ sharp, tight ▪ sweepi …   Collocations dictionary

  • curve — curve1 W3S3 [kə:v US kə:rv] n 1.) a line that gradually bends like part of a circle curve of ▪ the curve of her hips ▪ a sweeping curve of railroad track 2.) a line on a ↑graph that gradually bends and represents a change in the amount or level… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • Curve (tonality) — Photo and curve dialog in the GIMP Photo and curve …   Wikipedia

  • curve — 1 noun (C) 1 a line which gradually bends like part of a circle: a curve on a graph | the curve of her hips 2 a rounded bend in a road, river etc: The car took the curve much too quickly. 3 curve ball a throw in baseball in which the ball spins… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • curve — [kɜːv] noun [C] I a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend II verb [I/T] curve [kɜːv] to form a curve, or to make something form a curve …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

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