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an S-shaped curve, as on highways and railroad tracks, produced by the joining of two curves that turn in opposite directions.
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reverse curve
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Reverse curve — Reverse Re*verse , a. [OE. revers, OF. revers, L. reversus, p. p. of revertere. See {Revert}.] 1. Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method. A vice reverse unto… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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reverse curve — noun : an S shaped curve (as in a railway line or a highway) made by joining two simple curves turning in opposite directions; broadly : a stretch formed of two oppositely turning simple curves joined by a tangent * * * an S shaped curve, as on… … Useful english dictionary
reverse curve — in excessive wear of the teeth, obliteration of the cusps and formation of either flat or cupped out occlusal surfaces, associated with reversal of the occlusal plane of the premolar and first and second molar teeth, so that the occlusal surfaces … Medical dictionary
Reverse — Re*verse , a. [OE. revers, OF. revers, L. reversus, p. p. of revertere. See {Revert}.] 1. Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method. A vice reverse unto this.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reverse bearing — Reverse Re*verse , a. [OE. revers, OF. revers, L. reversus, p. p. of revertere. See {Revert}.] 1. Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method. A vice reverse unto… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reverse fire — Reverse Re*verse , a. [OE. revers, OF. revers, L. reversus, p. p. of revertere. See {Revert}.] 1. Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method. A vice reverse unto… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reverse operation — Reverse Re*verse , a. [OE. revers, OF. revers, L. reversus, p. p. of revertere. See {Revert}.] 1. Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method. A vice reverse unto… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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