recurve
/rɪˈkɜrv/
verb
- To bend or curve backward or outward.
- The artist carefully recurved the wire to form a spiral.
- The bow's limbs recurve at the tips to store more energy.
- As the plant grows, its leaves recurve toward the ground.
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noun
- A type of bow whose tips curve away from the archer when unstrung, giving more power.
- He preferred a recurve over a longbow for its compact size.
- The recurve is popular in Olympic archery competitions.
- She practiced archery with a recurve bow at the range.