Pronunciation: /kɑnˈkeɪv/
noun a concave shape or surface
A1 I saw a concave mirror at the science museum.
A2 The concave of the bowl made it perfect for holding soup.
B1 The artist used a concave shape in their sculpture to create depth.
B2 The concave of the cave wall made it difficult to climb.
C1 The concave of the lens helped to focus the light in the telescope.
C2 The concave of the dish reflected the sound waves perfectly in the acoustics lab.
adjective having a surface that curves inward
A1 The bowl is concave, perfect for holding soup.
A2 The mirror's surface is concave, giving a distorted reflection.
B1 The concave lens of the glasses helped to correct her vision.
B2 The artist used a concave brush to create a unique texture in the painting.
C1 The concave shape of the satellite dish allows for better signal reception.
C2 The concave curvature of the sculpture created a sense of depth and movement.
formal The concave shape of the mirror allowed for a wider field of view.
informal The concave lens makes things look smaller than they actually are.
slang That concave skateboard ramp is perfect for practicing tricks.
figurative Her concave smile hinted at hidden sadness beneath the surface.
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