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    recurve
    /ˌriːˈkəːv/

    verb

    • 1. bend backwards: "the petals recurve, elevating the flower"

    noun

    • 1. a bow that curves forward at the ends, which straighten out under tension when the bow is drawn.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recurveRecurve Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Recurve can be a noun for an archery bow or a verb for a weather disturbance that reverses direction. Learn more about the word history, examples, and usage of recurve from Merriam-Webster.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECURVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    RECURVE definition: 1. a bow (= a curved weapon for shooting arrows) with ends that curve outwards, in the opposite…. Learn more.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › recurveRECURVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Recurve definition: to curve or bend back or backward.. See examples of RECURVE used in a sentence.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › recurveRecurve - definition of recurve by The Free Dictionary

    Recurve means to curve or bend something back or down, or to be so curved or bent. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of recurve in different contexts, such as archery, anatomy, and geometry.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECURVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Recurve is a verb that means to curve or bend something back or down, or to be curved or bent. Learn the word origin, usage, and examples of recurve in British and American English.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › recurveRecurve - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jun 20, 2024 · curve or bend (something) back or down.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › recurverecurve - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Recurve can be a noun meaning a type of knife blade shape or a landform, or a verb meaning to curve again or change direction. Learn the etymology, pronunciation, and translations of recurve in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.