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Rectifiable :: Rectifiable (a.) Admitting, as a curve, of the construction of a straight l//e equal in length to any definite portion of the curve..

Bow :: Bow (v. i.) To bend; to curve.

Loop :: Loop (n.) A curve of any kind in the form of a loop.

Recurvation :: Recurvation (n.) The act of recurving, or the state of being recurved; a bending or flexure backward..

Convexo-concave :: Convexo-concave (a.) Convex on one side, and concave on the other. The curves of the convex and concave sides may be alike or may be different. See Meniscus..

Turtle :: Turtle (n.) The curved plate in which the form is held in a type-revolving cylinder press.

Rib :: Rib (n.) One of the curved bones attached to the vertebral column and supporting the lateral walls of the thorax.

Arch :: Arch (v. i.) To form into an arch; to curve.

Camber :: Camber (v. t.) To cut bend to an upward curve; to construct, as a deck, with an upward curve..

Crook :: Crook (n.) A small tube, usually curved, applied to a trumpet, horn, etc., to change its pitch or key..

Acnode :: Acnode (n.) An isolated point not upon a curve, but whose coordinates satisfy the equation of the curve so that it is considered as belonging to the curve..

Exedra :: Exedra (n.) Any out-of-door seat in stone, large enough for several persons; esp., one of curved form..

Hawked :: Hawked (a.) Curved like a hawk's bill; crooked.

Crookedly :: Crookedly (adv.) In a curved or crooked manner; in a perverse or untoward manner.

Lituus :: Lituus (n.) An instrument of martial music; a kind of trumpet of a somewhat curved form and shrill note.

Curviform :: Curviform (a.) Having a curved form.

Curlew :: Curlew (n.) A wading bird of the genus Numenius, remarkable for its long, slender, curved bill..

Tricrotism :: Tricrotism (n.) That condition of the arterial pulse in which there is a triple beat. The pulse curve obtained in the sphygmographic tracing characteristic of tricrotism shows two secondary crests in addition to the primary.

Crossbill :: Crossbill (n.) A bird of the genus Loxia, allied to the finches. Their mandibles are strongly curved and cross each other; the crossbeak..

Vibration :: Vibration (n.) A limited reciprocating motion of a particle of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from its position of equilibrium, when that equilibrium has been disturbed, as when a stretched cord or other body produces musical notes, or particles of air transmit sounds to the ear. The path of the particle may be in a straight line, in a circular arc, or in any curve whatever..

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