Definition of incurvate Incurvate

in•cur•vate

We found 8 definitions of incurvate from 3 different sources.

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What does incurvate mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

incurveats, incurveating, incurveaten  

incurvate - cause to curve inward; "gravity incurvates the rays"
  flex, bend, deform, twist, turn cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
incurvate - bend inwards; "The body incurvates a little at the back"
  flex, bend cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"

Adjective

incurvate - bent into or having an inward curve
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • incurvate (Verb)
    To bend especially inwards; to give a curved shape to.
  • incurvate (Verb)
    To have a curved or bent shape; to bend or curve inwards.
  • incurvate (Adjective)
    bending inwards.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • incurvate (a.)
    Curved; bent; crooked.
  • incurvate (v. t.)
    To turn from a straight line or course; to bend; to crook.

Pronunciation

Sign Language

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