← BackshareGuessfalcated/ˈfælkeɪtɪd/adjectiveHaving a sickle-shaped or hooked form.The sword's falcated blade made it effective for slashing.The fossil showed a falcated spine on the ancient creature.The falcated duck is named for its curved, sickle-like feathers.SynonymscurvedhookedAntonymsstraight