I. (ˈ)in+ verb
Etymology: Latin incurvare
transitive verb
: to bend so as to curve : curve , crook ; especially : to bend so that the resulting curve projects inward
intransitive verb
: to bend or curve inward
the corners incurve gracefully
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: in (IV) + curve
1. : a curving in
clasped the jewel with a graceful incurve of the hands
2. : something that curves in
the incurve at the head of the bay
especially : drop 2a(3)