recurves

Arcs back again

Recurves is the verb form of recurve, meaning to curve or bend backward or in the opposite direction.

An archer's bow recurves at the tips.

A plant's leaves may recurve toward the stem.

The blade recurves slightly at the end.

In noun use, recurves are recurve bows—the type where the limb tips curve away from the archer.

bending

reflex

Involuntary stimulus response

curved · angled · bent · arched · bowed · turning back · doubling back

archery

bow

Respectful forward inclination

  • arrowPointed shaft for shooting
  • archerOne who shoots arrows
  • quiverTrembling or arrow case

target · fletching · nock · draw · release · riser · limb · grip · sight · stabilizer

shape

crescent

Curved sickle-like arc

  • arcCurved line segment
  • bowRespectful forward inclination
  • camberDesigned surface curvature

sickle · curvature · swayback · flexure · sweep · horn · tip

Opposites
directional curvature

recurvesstraightens

Makes not crooked

unbends · extends · flattens · concaves · protrudes

Phrases
Family

recurve, recurved, recurving, recurve bow

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G