Definitions

1. verb

to bend or curve back, especially at a sharp angle.

“The branches of the tree began to recurvate under the weight of the heavy snow.”

2. verb

to grow or become curved in a hook-like shape.

“The vines recurvate as they climb up the trellis.”

3. verb

to turn back or revert to a previous shape or position.

“The flowers recurvate after being bent by the strong wind.”

4. noun

the act of bending or curving back, especially at a sharp angle.

“The recurvate of the leaf was a notable feature of the plant’s anatomy.”