Recurvate (Adjective)
Meaning
Curved backward or inward.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The recurvate tail feathers of the bird allowed it to steer through the dense foliage with agility.
- The beak of the eagle was long and sharp, with a recurvate upper mandible that was perfect for tearing flesh.
- Fowl with recurvate beaks tend to be ground-dwelling birds, often foraging for seeds and grains.
- The recurvate spines on the acacia tree added a layer of protection against predators, in addition to the thorns.
- The falcon's recurvate talons were designed for catching and killing its prey in mid-air.