incurvate

/ɪnˈkɜrvˌeɪt, ɪnˈkjɜrvˌeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to form or cause to form a curve or curves, especially a concave curve

“The branches of the tree will incurvate under the weight of the snow.”

2. verb

to bend or twist something, especially a part of the body, into a curved shape

“She had to incurvate her back to lift the heavy suitcase.”

3. verb

to change direction and move in a curved path

“The plane will incurvate to avoid the storm clouds.”

Synonyms

  • bow
  • curve

Antonyms

  • flatten
  • straighten