concave shape
kɑːnˈkeɪv ʃeɪp
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Definition of concave shape - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematicsTECH.shape that curves inward like a bowlTECH.
  • The satellite dish has a concave shape.
  • The mirror's concave shape distorted her reflection.
  • The architect designed a concave shape for the amphitheater.
bowl-shaped hollow
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Images of concave shape

  • concave shape: shape that curves inward like a bowl
    shape that curves inward like a bowl

Expressions with concave

concave polygonn.
polygon with an interior angle over 180 degrees
The star shape is a concave polygon.
concave polyhedronn.
3D shape with some inward-curving faces
The artist sculpted a concave polyhedron from clay.
concavo-concaveadj.
curved inward on both sides
The concavo-concave lens diverged the light rays.
convexo-concaveadj.
having one side convex and the other concave
The lens was convexo-concave, ideal for focusing light in the experiment..

Expressions with shape

in shapeadj.
physically fit and healthy
She exercises daily to stay in shape.
rough shapen.
poor or deteriorated condition
The car was in rough shape after the accident.
shape upv.
develop or progress in a promising way
The project is shaping up nicely..
take shapev.
become more defined or organized
The project began to take shape after months of planning.
back into shapev.
restore physical fitness after inactivity
She worked hard to back into shape after the injury.
get into shapev.
improve physical fitness through exercise
She decided to get into shape for the summer.
in bad shapeadj.
not in good physical condition
After the long hike, he was in bad shape.
in great shapeadj.
physically fit and healthy
After months of training, she's in great shape.
in poor shapeadj.
not in good condition or health
The car is in poor shape after the accident.
keep in shapev.
stay physically healthy and fit by exercising or eating well
She works out daily to keep in shape.

Terms related to concave shape

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Terms with concave shape included in their meaning

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cuppedadj.
shapes
having a hollow, cup-like or concave shape
scoopedadj.
shape
having a hollow or concave shape
dishingadj.
concave shape
shaped like a dish, concave in form
saucer-shapedadj.
geometry
having a concave shape like a saucer
spoon nailn.
medical
nail with a concave shape like a spoon

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  1. French:forme concave, ...
  2. German:konkave Form, ...
  3. Italian:forma concava, ...
  4. Spanish:forma cóncava, ...
  5. Portuguese:forma côncava, ...
  6. Chinese:凹形, ...
  7. Japanese:凹形, ...
  8. Arabic:شَكْل مُقَعَّر, ...
  9. Russian:вогнутая форма, ...
  10. Ukrainian:увігнута форма, ...
  11. Hindi:अवतल आकार, ...
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