Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

curf

Noun
/kɜːrf/
Definition
Curf is an obsolete term that formerly referred to a short, curved or bent object.
Examples
  • The curf of the spoon allowed it to easily scoop out the soup.
  • In the old photograph, you can see a curf in the design of the chair’s backrest.
Meaning
Historically, ‘curf’ was used to describe items that had a curve or a shape that was not straight.
Synonyms
  • Curve
  • Arch
  • Hook