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Upcurve

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An upward curve.

    "Bleached and brittle stalks branch precisely, each finally dividing into an upcurve of umbrella-like spokes which terminate in a starburst of micro-stems."

Verb
  1. 1
    To curve upwards.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From up- + curve.

Etymology 2

From up- + curve.

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