How Do You Spell RECURVE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪkˈɜːv] (IPA)

The word "recurve" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription of /rɪˈkɜrv/. The word is made up of the prefix "re-" which means to do something again, and the noun "curve" which refers to a bent or curved line. The stress is placed on the second syllable due to the presence of the accent mark. This word is commonly used to refer to the curved shape of an object or to describe a recurrent event that follows a particular pattern or trajectory.

RECURVE Meaning and Definition

1. Recurve is a verb that refers to the action of bending or curving something, such as a bow or an object, in a way that the ends curve away from the center. This term is commonly used in the context of archery to describe a type of bow that has limbs that curve outward and then curve back toward the shooter at the ends. This distinctive shape allows the bow to store more energy when it is drawn and release it with greater force and speed.

   In archery, a recurve bow consists of a riser (central handle section) with limbs that curve back away from the archer, and then curve forward again at the tips. The curve of the limbs, which is called the recurve, contributes to the bow's power and performance in shooting arrows. The recurved shape of the bow limbs also enables the bow to be compact and portable when unstrung, making it easier to transport and handle.

   Recurve bows are known for their versatility and have been used by various cultures and civilizations throughout history. They are often used in modern competitive archery, including Olympic events. The recurve bow is particularly favored for its accuracy, speed, and effectiveness in shooting targets at various distances.

   Overall, the term "recurve" describes the action of bending or curving something, especially a bow, in a way that enhances its performance and shooting capabilities.

2. To bend or curve back.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RECURVE

• eecurve
• fecurve
• tecurve
• 5ecurve
• 4ecurve
• rwcurve
• rscurve
• rdcurve
• rrcurve
• r4curve
• r3curve
• rexurve
• revurve
• refurve
• redurve
• recyrve
• rechrve
• recjrve
• recirve
• recurce
• recurvs
• recurvde
• recurvve
• recurvee
• decurive
• decurie
• reculde
• Reaure
• recurvit
• Reurwe
• velurre
• Belcurve
• recurnce
• recqure
• recurrv
• Decurye
• recervde
• recurave

Etymology of RECURVE

The word "recurve" is derived from the Latin word "re-" meaning "back" or "again", and "curvare" meaning "to bend" or "to curve". The prefix "re-" emphasizes the idea of bending or curving back, which is the fundamental characteristic of a recurve shape.

Similar spelling words for RECURVE

• reserved,
• recurvate,
• reservedly,
• reserves,
• reservist,
• resurvey,
• rescript,
• reservoir,
• reserve,
• recurved.

Conjugate verb Recurve

CONDITIONAL

I would recurve

you would recurve

he/she/it would recurve

we would recurve

they would recurve

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be recurving

you would be recurving

he/she/it would be recurving

we would be recurving

they would be recurving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have recurve

you would have recurve

he/she/it would have recurve

we would have recurve

they would have recurve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been recurving

you would have been recurving

he/she/it would have been recurving

we would have been recurving

they would have been recurving

FUTURE

I will recurve

you will recurve

he/she/it will recurve

we will recurve

they will recurve

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be recurving

you will be recurving

he/she/it will be recurving

we will be recurving

they will be recurving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have recurved

you will have recurved

he/she/it will have recurved

we will have recurved

they will have recurved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been recurving

you will have been recurving

he/she/it will have been recurving

we will have been recurving

they will have been recurving

IMPERATIVE

you recurve

we let´s recurve

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to recurve

PAST

I recurved

you recurved

he/she/it recurved

we recurved

they recurved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was recurving

you were recurving

he/she/it was recurving

we were recurving

they were recurving

PAST PARTICIPLE

recurved

PAST PERFECT

I had recurved

you had recurved

he/she/it had recurved

we had recurved

they had recurved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been recurving

you had been recurving

he/she/it had been recurving

we had been recurving

they had been recurving

PRESENT

I recurve

you recurve

he/she/it recurves

we recurve

they recurve

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am recurving

you are recurving

he/she/it is recurving

we are recurving

they are recurving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

recurving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have recurved

you have recurved

he/she/it has recurved

we have recurved

they have recurved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been recurving

you have been recurving

he/she/it has been recurving

we have been recurving

they have been recurving

I would have recurved

we would have recurved

you would have recurved

he/she/it would have recurved

they would have recurved