单词 | curviform |
释义 | > as lemmascurviform curviform adj. Brit. /ˈkəːvᵻfɔːm/ , U.S. /ˈkərvəˌfɔrm/ [compare post-classical Latin curviformis (1748 or earlier)] having a curved shape.ΚΠ 1825 J. Gwilt in W. Chambers Treat. Decorative Part Civil Archit. (new ed.) 164 (note) An entirely new system of carpentry, in which the chief feature is a substitution of comparatively thin curviform ribs for the heavy trussed roofs, then in general use. 1901 Wide World Mag. Nov. 148/2 Tamatave..is..a village lying on a low curviform shore. 1994 Sunday Times (Nexis) 22 May Each block contained straight, narrow beds..and curviform beds. < as lemmas |
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