curvy

1. A line that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion.

2. A surface that deviates from planarity in a smooth, continuous fashion.

3. Something characterized by such a line or surface, especially a rounded line or contour of the human body.

4. A line representing data on a graph.

5. A trend derived from or as if from such a graph: "Once again, the politicians are behind the curve" (Ted Kennedy).

6. The graph of a function on a coordinate plane.

7. The intersection of two surfaces in three dimensions.

8. The graph of the solutions to any equation of two variables.

A relatively smooth bend in a road or other course.

1. A line representing data on a graph.

2. A trend derived from or as if from such a graph: "Once again, the politicians are behind the curve" (Ted Kennedy).

3. The graph of a function on a coordinate plane.

4. The intersection of two surfaces in three dimensions.

5. The graph of the solutions to any equation of two variables.

A graphic representation showing the relative performance of individuals as measured against each other, used especially as a method of grading students in which the assignment of grades is based on predetermined proportions of students.

Mathematics

1. The graph of a function on a coordinate plane.

2. The intersection of two surfaces in three dimensions.

3. The graph of the solutions to any equation of two variables.

Baseball A curve ball.

Slang Something that is unexpected or designed to trick or deceive.

To cause to curve. See Synonyms at bend¹.

Baseball To pitch a curve ball to.

To grade (students, for example) on a curve.