downcurved
4.4
Bending down so the tip points toward the ground
- adjective
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- The plant's leaves are downcurved, which helps them collect water more effectively during rain.
Examples
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The downcurved bill allows the tall birds to rapidly pick up prey in mud or short vegetation without crooking their heads so much that they would be unaware of the approach of predators such as falcons.
Academic text (1992) -
The artist created a stunning sculpture with a downcurved shape that gracefully cascades towards the ground.
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During the race, he noticed the track had a downcurved section that made it more challenging for the runners.
Synonyms
downward-arching
vsdowncurved
6.8
Curving down like a bow
is the neutral, general word for any curve that points toward the ground
9.4
Bent downward, often describing a bird's beak or a petal
is the general term for a curve toward the ground beyond specific anatomy
How Curved
Surface Forms
downcurved positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word downcurved breaks into clear parts: down meaning 'toward the ground' and curved meaning 'bent into a curve'. Think of a smile turned into a frown or a bird's beak that bends downward, and you see why downcurved means 'curved downward'.