adunc

/ædʌŋk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a curved or hooked shape, especially at the tip.

“The adunc beak of the bird helped it grasp onto the branch.”

2. noun

A curved or hooked shape, especially at the tip.

“The adunc of the knife made it easy to cut through the rope.”

Synonyms

  • curved
  • hooked

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • straight