curved shape

collocation in English

meaningsofcurvedandshape

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curved
adjective
uk
/kɜːvd/us
/kɝːvd/
having a rounded or smoothly ...
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shape
noun
uk
/ʃeɪp/us
/ʃeɪp/
the particular physical form or appearance ...
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(Definition ofcurvedandshapefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In particular, the application of formal shape rules and implementation ofcurvedshapeembedding are integral parts of the implementation of this model.
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Furthermore, there is a possibility that thecurvedshapewould cause a focus, concentrating sound from speakers and possibly also audience noise.
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This stability of the fractured arms can be attributed to theircurvedshape, which had been designed to prevent migration of fragments in case of fractures.
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We assume that the jet is falling under gravity and has acurvedshape.
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In particular, he refers to the symmetry of the trajectory, its continuouslycurvedshape, and its dynamical composition exclusively in terms of improving the precision of artillery.
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A variation on this is the overlay girth, in which the piece of leather in the center is the samecurvedshapeas the girth.
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The fruit is a flattened legume pod which has a drasticcurvedshape, sometimes curving into a complete ring.
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Their slightlycurvedshapeand rough texture assist with dipping.
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To get acurvedshape, tuiles are usually made on a curved surface, such as a wine bottle or rolling pin.
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The central part of the arches were cleared out in order to add relief in the faade and let the shadow underline thecurvedshape.
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Tilted trees that do not topple over may recover by using gravitropism to resume vertical growth, thereby taking on acurvedshape.
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Looc, after thecurvedshapeof its coastline, that is na lo-ok.
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Further, the edges of the floors have acurvedshapeto them.
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The majority of fabric structures derive their strength from their doublycurvedshape.
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This is probably due to thecurvedshapeof the lake.
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Plants generally produce ovules of four shapes: the most common shape is called anatropous, with acurvedshape.
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Thecurvedshapeis caused by different speeds on each side of the pasta tube as it comes out of the machine.
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The main difference from dominoes is thecurvedshapeof the pieces, which introduces a new level of strategy to the game.
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This landform is so named for its distinctivecurvedshape, resembling the bow pin of an oxbow.
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As they move forward over the snow, thiscurvedshapecauses them to turn.
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