curve

Definitions of curve
  1. noun
    the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
    synonyms: kromme
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    antonyms:
    rechte
    a line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction; a line of zero curvature
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    golflijn, golven
    an undulating curve
    bocht, buiging, draai, flexuur, kromming
    a circular segment of a curve
    haak, haakje
    a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
    lichtboog
    a continuous portion of a circle
    helix, spiraal
    a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
    maansikkel, sikkel
    any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
    regenboog
    an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
    bocht, draai
    a bend or curve (especially in a coastline)
    cycloïde
    a line generated by a point on a circle rolling along a straight line
    sinuslijn, sinusoïde, slangelijn, slangenlijn
    the curve of y=sin x
    epicycloïde
    a line generated by a point on a circle rolling around another circle
    hypocycloïde
    a line generated by a point on a circle that rolls around inside another circle
    type of:
    haal, lijn, linie, schrab, streep
    a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
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