Recurved

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re·curve (r

-kûrv

)

tr. & intr.v. re·curved, re·curv·ing, re·curves

To curve (something) backward or downward or become curved backward or downward.

[Latin recurvre : re-, re- + curvre, to curve (from curvus, curve; see curve).]

recur·vation (r

kûr-v

n) n.

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Adj.

recurved - curved backward or inward

recurvate

curved, curving - having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend; "the curved tusks of a walrus"; "his curved lips suggested a smile but his eyes were hard"

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