curve
noun
a continuously bending line, without angles.
uncurved
-
a word derived from
curve.
Example Sentences
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Chilesaurus stands out from the rest of the crowd because of its beak, uncurved claws, and leaf-shaped teeth.
From The Verge ● Apr. 27, 2015
The shell, figured by Chemnitz, appears to be a variety of this species with the anterior end uncurved, which has most probably been caused by some injury on the anterior basal edge.
From Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 2 by Phillip Parker King
The crooked fingers clutched the hickory staff, as if eager to wield it; the sunken gray eyes shot forth angry fire, and the broken figure uncurved and straightened itself with a wrathful curiosity.
From The Story of Kennett by Bayard Taylor
Both New England dames have also broad collars, stiff and ugly, with uncurved horizontal lower edge, apparently trimmed with embroidery or cut-work.
From Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) by John Rouse Larus
Both New English dames have also broad collars, stiff and ugly, with uncurved horizontal lower edge, apparently trimmed with embroidery or cut-work.
From Customs and Fashions in Old New England by Alice Morse Earle
