verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To cause something to curve inwards. rare, transitive

   "A small amount of spin may incurve the ball."

2. 2
   To curve inwards. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

archbendbend backbowbowlcast

Example

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"A small amount of spin may incurve the ball."

Etymology

From in- + curve.

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