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Verb: recurve  ri'kurv or ree'kurv
  1. Curve or bend (something) back or down
    "Longbows and recurve bows are the most common styles of traditional bows"

Derived forms: recurved, recurves, recurving

Type of: crook, curve

Encyclopedia: Recurve