Meaning of recurve | Babel Free
/ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)v/Definitions
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A type of knife blade shape that involves several curves including a concave curve on a portion of the edge, resulting in a belly that is lower than the handle bottom. countable, uncountable
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A recurve bow. countable, uncountable
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A landform consisting of a hook at the tip of a coastal spit. countable, uncountable
Examples
“not as much recurve as a kukri would have, but plenty enough to make me smile”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.