curved shape

Thân thiện

A child draws a curved shape on a large sheet of paper.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A line or surface that deviates from straightness without sharp angles: A "curved shape" is the form or outline of something that bends or arcs smoothly. It is the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes continuously.
   • A non-linear geometric form: It refers to any shape that is not composed of straight line segments, characterized by a continuous bend.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The artist drew a perfect curved shape on the canvas. (The artist drew a perfect non-linear form.)
  • The road follows the curved shape of the coastline. (The road follows the bending form of the coastline.)
  • In mathematics, a circle is a simple closed curved shape. (In mathematics, a circle is a simple closed non-linear form.)

Advanced Usage

• "To take on a curved shape": to become bent or arched.
  • The metal bar took on a curved shape after being heated. (The metal bar became bent after the heating process.)
• Describing specific curves:
  • The parabolic curved shape of the satellite dish is designed to focus signals. (The specific arc form of the dish is for focusing.)

Variants and Related Words

• Curve (n): A line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight. (e.g., )
• Curvature (n): The degree to which a curve deviates from a straight line. (e.g., )
• Arc (n): A part of the circumference of a circle or other curved shape. (e.g., )
• Bend (n): A curved or angled part of something. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Arc: A curved line or shape.
• Bend: A curve or turn in something.
• Arch: A curved symmetrical structure or shape.
• Contour: The outline of a figure or body, often implying a curved form.

Related Phrases

• Gentle curve: A wide, smooth bend.
  • The path had a gentle curve leading to the garden.
• Tight curve: A narrow, sharp bend.
  • The driver slowed down for the tight curve.

Related Idioms

• To throw a curve (ball): To present a surprise or unexpected problem. (Note: This idiom uses "curve" from baseball, not "curved shape" directly, but is a related figurative use of the root word.)
  • The new regulations really threw us a curve.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• curve