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Adjective: recurved  ree'kurved
  1. Curved backward or inward
    "Thus a series of short ridges representing successive recurved points at the end of a spit may succeed each other with rapidity"
    - recurvate
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"

See also: curved, curving

Type of: crook, curve

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