Incurvate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to curve inward; "gravity incurvates the rays".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Gravity incurvates the rays of light passing near massive objects, a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing.
- Strong winds can incurvate the trunks of young trees, permanently bending their growth.
- The attractive force between celestial bodies can incurvate the orbits of nearby planets.
- A large weight may incurvate a beam or other metal bar under stress.
- Incurvate surfaces can be formed in metal through heating and shaping processes.
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Meaning 2
Bend inwards; "The body incurvates a little at the back".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The petals of the flower incurvate gently to protect the delicate interior.
- Due to poor posture, her spine began to incurvate, causing discomfort.
- The roof's design incurvates slightly to allow for better water drainage.
- The athlete's back incurvated during the exercise, compromising its effectiveness.
- As the leaf dries, it begins to incurvate and eventually withers away.