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a bent section of a road, river, railway track, or similar path
a line on a graph or chart representing a set of data
(baseball) a type of pitch that bends or curves as it approaches the batter
What is a "curve"?
A curve in baseball or softball is a type of pitch that moves in a curved or bending path as it approaches the batter. The pitcher throws the ball with spin, causing it to break or curve in one direction. This movement makes it harder for the batter to hit the ball, as it changes direction unexpectedly. A curveball can be thrown with different speeds and can curve sharply, making it a valuable pitch for deceiving the batter. It is often used to get batters to swing and miss or to hit the ball poorly.
the quality or degree of bending or curvature in a line, surface, or shape
a natural, smooth bend or shape, typically referring to the contours of a person's waist, hips, or other body parts
to shape something into a bent or arched form
to cause something to deviate or swerve from its original straight course
to have turns, changes and deviations from a straight line
to reject or turn down someone's romantic or flirtatious advance
What does "to curve" mean in dating slang?
The verb "to curve" means to reject someone's romantic or sexual advances in a subtle, indirect way rather than a direct refusal. The structure uses "curve" to imply dodging or avoiding attention, like changing direction. It is commonly used in texting and social media contexts where someone ignores or gently shuts down flirting without explicitly saying no.
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