concave

[US]/kɒnˈkeɪv/
[UK]/kɑːnˈkeɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. curved like the inside of a bowl or a cave, curving inward
n. a surface that curves inward
vt. to make something curve inward

Phrases & Collocations

concave mirror

concave surface

concave grating

concave lens

concave bank

Example Sentences

A concave mirror would project a real inverted image of the silverpoint onto the panel, which van Eyck would trace.

As a practical example, an astigmation corrected scanning flat holographio concave grating (SFHCG) is designed and some results of the numerical and optical experiments are given.

Utricles convex abaxially, plane or slightly concave adaxially; rostra 1/8-1/5 length of kernel; seed adherent to pericarp; leaves and bracts acute but not acicular at apex.

In contrast to prominent ear with underdeveloped antihelix fold, over-convex-antihelix ear reveals a sharp acute angle of antihelix and over-concaved scapha.

The concave mirror focused the light rays at a single point.

The concave shape of the bowl made it perfect for holding soup.

She used a concave lens to correct her vision.

The artist created a concave effect by carving into the sculpture.

The concave surface of the moon can be seen with a telescope.

The concave side of the spoon is perfect for scooping out ice cream.

The concave shape of the cave provided shelter from the storm.

The concave indentation in the wall was filled with water.

The concave design of the building allowed for natural ventilation.

The concave curve of the road made it difficult to see around the corner.

Real-world Examples

For them, the mask is concave and rotates in one direction.

Source: Smart Life Encyclopedia

Red blood cells are tiny by concave disc-shaped cells known as erythrocytes.

Source: Introduction to the Basics of Biology

Concave mirrors direct the sun to a middle tube to heat an oil solution.

Source: PBS Interview Environmental Series

I would, I'd be going down concave over.

Source: Fantasy Football Player

You built that big concave glass tower.

Source: himym09

He flapped across the room, chest concave, shoulders rounded, arms hanging limp, feet wide apart, chin thrust forward.

Source: Medium-rare steak

They find a concave branch or  stump and lay their egg there.

Source: Animal Logic

There's a concave deformity in the right atrium.

Source: Good doctor

He and his comrade-in-arms worked at a concave concealment.

Source: Pan Pan

A concave mirror creates an image from this light using a design pioneered in the 17th century, by Sir Isaac Newton.

Source: The Economist - Technology

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