incurvature

noun

Definition of incurvaturenext
as in loop

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  1. loop
  2. reflection
  3. fold
  4. slope
  5. twist
  6. flexure
  7. spiral
  8. winding
Noun
  • The great American film-noir freak show runs on a loop.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
  • This has thrown the political world for a loop because neither party – go back here – neither party has been treating Iowa as a battleground at the presidential level.
    NBC News, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Eisner balances those personal reflections with one of Zimbardo’s final interviews, a telling one that anchors the final episode.
    Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Brighton is a true reflection of Michigan's political variety, with people divided by their views.
    Arpan Lobo, Nushrat Rahman, Natalie Davies, Lindsay Tague, Alexander Boesch, Sarah Moore, Sophia Jundy, Mikia Lawrence, Alec Mork, Siddhi Choubey and Sonja Krohn, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of reflection
Noun
  • Dreame’s dryer is lightweight and folds, but has the power of a standard hair dryer, and comes with attachments to transform it into a curling iron or smoother for straight hair.
    TIME Staff, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The vinyl comes with a Welcome to the Family board game printed on the inner fold.
    Pam Windsor, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of fold
Noun
  • Aspen’s swath of five-star resorts, boutique hotels, and world-famous ski and snowboarding slopes make for a winter wonderland that keeps giving even after the holidays (and well into spring).
    Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Full load on steep slopes almost seems to hint at a dirt bike, but surely an 890cc V-twin in the slippery stuff would simply become unmanageable.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of slope
Noun
  • But what begins as a simple heist quickly spirals into a chaotic adventure filled with unexpected twists and comedic mishaps.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
  • A bit of warm spice tempered with a twist of freshness and medium tannins make this a great choice for roasted turkey with all of the fixings.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of twist
Noun
  • The colon's transverse section lies horizontally, and the splenic flexure (where the colon curves sharply beneath the lower end of the spleen) is located in the LUQ.
    Joy Emeh, Health, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Flex cracking is due to excessive circuit board flexure.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Nov. 2018
Definition of flexure
Noun
  • As auroras form, Earth's magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles through a process that produces a stunning display of rays, spirals and flickers that have fascinated humans for millennia.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This underground marvel spirals downwards, with walls lined with some of the world’s rarest wines, creating an enchanting display of history and luxury.
    Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of spiral
Noun
  • Its winding, disjointed, miles contain more interesting people and places than even an ambitious guidebook writer could ever hope to chronicle.
    Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This past August, our team celebrated the winding down of summer with plenty of transitional fashion, new fall perfumes, and outfit-upgrading accessories galore.
    Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of winding
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