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# curvus **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Latin **Slug:** curvus ## Words From This Root - curve - A smooth bend in a line, road, or surface, without sharp angles. - curb - to restrain or keep in check; a raised edge along a street - curvilinear - consisting of or bounded by curved lines - curvy - having many curves; full-figured
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curve
B1
/kɚv/
A smooth bend in a line, road, or surface, without sharp angles.
curb
C2+
/kɜrb/
to restrain or keep in check; a raised edge along a street
curvilinear
C2+
/ˌkɜrvɪˈlɪniər/
consisting of or bounded by curved lines
curvy
C2+
/ˈkɜrvi/
having many curves; full-figured
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