incurvate

[in-kur-veyt]

incurvate Definition

  • 1to curve or bend inwards
  • 2to cause something to curve or bend inwards

Using incurvate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incurvate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The edges of the leaves incurvate as they dry out.

  • Example

    The artist used a special tool to incurvate the metal sheet into a bowl shape.

  • Example

    The pressure of the wind caused the flag to incurvate towards the pole.

incurvate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for incurvate

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Summary: incurvate in Brief

'Incurvate' [in-kur-veyt] is a verb that means to curve or bend inwards. It can also mean to cause something to curve or bend inwards. Examples include the edges of leaves that incurvate as they dry out, an artist using a special tool to incurvate a metal sheet into a bowl shape, and the pressure of the wind causing a flag to incurvate towards the pole.