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recurved

/ree-kurvd/US // riˈkɜrvd //

弯弯曲曲的,弯弯的,弯弯曲曲,弯弯绕绕

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : curved upward, as the bill of a bird.

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Examples

  • Sometimes they are quite straight, but most commonly recurved, so as to form a hook.

  • The outer petals are grandly recurved, forming a fine contrast to the Camellia-like inner petals.

  • The outer webs of the outer primaries are recurved, forming a series of hooks.

  • These animals are generally provided with a large cylindrical proboscis, and the tongue has recurved teeth.

  • The margins are very much recurved, so that the pinnæ are pod-like, and either sub-cylindrical or somewhat moniliform.