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Adjective: recurved  ree'kurvd
  1. Curved backward or inward
    "The recurved horns of the antelope were impressive";
    - recurvate
Verb: recurve  ri'kurv or ree'kurv
  1. Curve or bend (something) back or down
    "The bow recurved at the ends"

See also: curved, curving

Type of: crook, curve

Encyclopedia: Recurve