CEFR A2

curving

verb

Meaning

Bending or deviating from a straight line or course, often in a smooth, rounded shape.

Examples

The river was curving gently towards the sea.
She followed the curving path up the hill.

Synonyms: bending, winding, arcing, sinuous

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curving (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/

Definition

Bending or deviating from a straight line or course, often in a smooth, rounded shape.

Examples

The river was curving gently towards the sea.
She followed the curving path up the hill.
He noticed the curving lines of the sculpture.

How to Use curving

curve around (phrasal verb): To move in a curve around something. — "The road curves around the lake."
curve into (phrasal verb): To turn and become a different shape or form. — "The narrow street curves into a wide avenue."

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