concave

Example Sentences

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It only uses 1.0 gpf, with the help of two strong jets concealed in a concave rim beneath the seat that create a strong swirl during the flush.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

“My chest was concave trying to pull in breath.”

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

An actor playing an ancient Greek priestess holds a silver torch containing highly combustible materials over a concave mirror.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

"To bring this feature to a molecule, I envisioned encapsulating the rotator space by using bulky concave shaped stators."

From Science Daily • Sep. 29, 2023

Some of the last were concave mirrors made from beautifully polished magnetite.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann