convex

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere.

   [D]rops of water naturally form themselves into figures with a convex surface; […].

2. 2
   noun

   Any convex body or surface.

   Half heaven's convex glitters with the flame.

3. 3
   noun

   A small convex mirror used to cheat by observing other players' cards.

   Of all the devices for defrauding at poker, the “shiner,” or “convex” […] Modern convexes are also considerably larger than those of former days.

4. 4
   verb

   To form a convex curve or surface; to become convex.

   In like manner the north pier will convex seaward, extending across the bay to the extent of 1000 feet from low water, terminating in about eight fathoms, leaving a clear entrance of 500 feet between the pier heads, the depth of the entrance being from seven to eight fathoms.

Borrowed from Middle French convexe, from Latin convexus (“arched”).

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