Sentence example with the word 'recurved'

recurved

Definition adj. curved backward or inward

Last update: June 17, 2015


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The great reduction in friction and in electrical resistance of the contact thus effected between the recurved end of the arm and the rotating surface secures the transmission of signals at such a high rate of speed that the combination of this relay with a special form of curb sender allows of the re-transmission of signals into a second cable at a speed not less than that of the siphon recorder worked in the usual way.   [Please select]

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Nostrils basal, lateral, oval, nearly hidden by projecting and recurved frontal plumes.   [Please select]

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The horn is yellowish and rough, and is bent downward, but recurved again at the tip.   [Please select]

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The Common Skippers are smaller, and have very large heads with the antennal clubs drawn out and recurved.   [Please select]

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In one genus (_Corvospongilla_) they resemble a double grappling-iron in form, having a circle of strongly recurved hooks at both ends.   [Please select]

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_ Golden green; throat shining emerald green; middle of the breast and body black; lateral tail feathers beneath topazine; bill recurved.   [Please select]

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The female is smaller, the black marks smaller and of less extent; small, straight, slightly recurved horns; nose straighter.   [Please select]

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