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recurve

[ri-kurv] / rɪˈkɜrv /


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When a storm does recurve, it often loses strength because of contact with colder water from the Baja California peninsula or the California coastline.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2021

Ana Paula Vázquez, Mexico: Young archer who began her career using the compound bow, but who has since switched to the recurve bow.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2021

She is now the world number one in the women's recurve category and a strong candidate for a medal in Tokyo.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2021

On Thursday, reporters were given the chance to wield the Olympic-style recurve bow -- with mixed results.

From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2012

When moist the peristome closes hygrometrically over the orifice more or less; when drier the teeth or processes commonly bend outward or recurve; and then the spores more readily escape.

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa