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2 wave
[weiv] 1. noun1) (a moving ridge, larger than a ripple, moving on the surface of water: rolling waves; a boat tossing on the waves.) val2) (a vibration travelling eg through the air: radio waves; sound waves; light waves.) undă3) (a curve or curves in the hair: Are those waves natural?) ondulaţie4) (a (usually temporary) rise or increase: the recent crime wave; a wave of violence; The pain came in waves.) val5) (an act of waving: She recognized me, and gave me a wave.) semn cu mâna2. verb1) (to move backwards and forwards or flutter: The flags waved gently in the breeze.) a flutura (în vânt)2) (to (cause hair to) curve first one way then the other: She's had her hair waved; Her hair waves naturally.) a ondula3) (to make a gesture (of greeting etc) with (eg the hand): She waved to me across the street; Everyone was waving handkerchiefs in farewell; They waved goodbye.) a face semn cu mâna•- wavy- waviness
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3 arch
1. noun1) (the top part of a door etc or a support for a roof etc which is built in the shape of a curve.) boltă2) (a monument which is shaped like an arch: the Marble Arch in London.) arc3) (anything that is like an arch in shape: The rainbow formed an arch in the sky.) arc4) (the raised part of the sole of the foot.) scobitura tălpii2. verb(to (cause to) be in the shape of an arch: The cat arched its back.) a arcui- arched- archway -
4 bend
[bend] 1. past tense, past participle - bent; verb1) (to make, become, or be, angled or curved: Bend your arm; She bent down to pick up the coin; The road bends to the right; He could bend an iron bar.) a (se) îndoi; a (se) apleca2) (to force (someone) to do what one wants: He bent me to his will.) a supune2. noun(a curve or angle: a bend in the road.) curbă, cotitură- bent on -
5 swing
[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) a (se) balansa2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) a merge cu paşi mari3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) a se întoarce2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) balansare2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) balansare3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) ritm antrenant4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) reviriment, schimbare (de opinie/de atitudine)5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) balansoar•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing
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curve — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 line or surface that bends ADJECTIVE ▪ gentle, graceful, slight, smooth, soft ▪ sharp, tight ▪ sweepi … Collocations dictionary
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curve — ► NOUN 1) a line or outline which gradually deviates from being straight for some or all of its length. 2) a line on a graph showing how one quantity varies with respect to another. ► VERB ▪ form or cause to form a curve. ORIGIN from Latin curvus … English terms dictionary
curve — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin curvus; akin to Greek kyrtos convex, Middle Irish cruinn round Date: 15th century archaic bent or formed into a curve II. verb (curved; curving) Etymology: Latin curvare, from curvus … New Collegiate Dictionary
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curve — I UK [kɜː(r)v] / US [kɜrv] noun [countable] Word forms curve : singular curve plural curves ** 1) a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend From high above I saw the gentle curve of the bay. a) a bend in a road or river As he rounded the curve… … English dictionary
curve — curve1 [ kɜrv ] noun count ** 1. ) a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend: From high above I saw the gentle curve of the bay. a ) a bend in a road or river: As he rounded the curve he saw her standing by the gate. b ) used about a woman s… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
curve — [[t]kɜ͟ː(r)v[/t]] curves, curving, curved 1) N COUNT: usu with supp A curve is a smooth, gradually bending line, for example part of the edge of a circle. ...the curve of his lips. ...a curve in the road. 2) V ERG If something curves, or if… … English dictionary
curve — 1 noun (C) 1 a line which gradually bends like part of a circle: a curve on a graph | the curve of her hips 2 a rounded bend in a road, river etc: The car took the curve much too quickly. 3 curve ball a throw in baseball in which the ball spins… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
curve — [kɜːv] noun [C] I a shape or line with a gradual smooth bend II verb [I/T] curve [kɜːv] to form a curve, or to make something form a curve … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
curve — 1. noun /kɜːv,kɝv/ a) A gentle bend, such as in a road. b) A simple figure containing no straight portions and no angles; a curved line. 2. verb /kɜːv,kɝv/ a) To bend; to crook … Wiktionary
