recurve

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. A type of knife blade shape that involves several curves including a concave curve on a portion of the edge, resulting in a belly that is lower than the handle bottom.
2. A recurve bow.
3. A landform consisting of a hook at the tip of a coastal spit.

Verb

1. To curve again, to rebend.
2. To curve back on itself.
3. To change direction.

Concepts

recourber

Synonymes

turn back

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)v/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From re- + curve.

Phrases

Together they competed in the mixed team recurve event .

Ensemble, ils ont participé à l'événement de réappartement de l'équipe mixte.