arcuate

adjective
UK: /ˈɑːrkjuət/
US: /ˈɑːrkjuɪt/

  1. Shaped like a bow or arch.

    1. The bridge has an arcuate design. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coastline is arcuate, forming a natural harbor sheltered from the open sea. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

arched bowed
arcuate verb

  1. To form into an arch or bow shape.

    1. The dancer can arcuate her back easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The branches arcuate downwards due to the weight of the snow. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "arcuate" is /ˈɑːrkjuət/ in British English and /ˈɑːrkjuɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arcuate": arched, bowed.

Example usage of "arcuate": "The bridge has an arcuate design.". More examples on the page.