S-curve

American  

[es-kurv] / ˈɛsˌkɜrv /

noun

1. a curve shaped like an S .

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Etymology

Origin of S-curve

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Chase Elliott, who won here in 2021 and leads active drivers with seven road course wins, was running sixth early in the final stage before driving out of bounds in the s-curve section of the racetrack.

From Seattle Times

Other mechanisms may generate S-curve kinks in the magnetic field, he says, such as atmospheric turbulence in the Sun’s ambient magnetic field.

From Science Magazine

Suh ran Ngo through a series of mirroring exercises before taking a single photo, so that when he called for her to bring her chin out, relax her mouth or kick out a hip to create an S-curve with her body, she’d know exactly what he meant and how to execute his advice.

From Los Angeles Times

Federal safety investigators concluded that Bostian lost what they call “situational awareness” on the track, thinking he was past an S-curve and on a straightaway when he accelerated from about 65 mph to 106 mph.

From Washington Times

Once the line is complete, gently create an S-curve in the line to make the river shape.

From Salon