/ɑrˈkjuːʃən/ (ar-KYOO-shuhn)

Definitions

1. noun

A curved or bent shape, especially the shape of something that is bent or curved.

“The arcuation of the bridge’s design added to its aesthetic appeal.”

2. verb

To bend or curve something, especially to a curved or bent shape.

“The engineer arcuated the metal rod to fit into the tight space.”

3. noun

The act of bending or curving something.

“The process of arcuation was a key step in the manufacturing process.”