Definition of "recurved" [re•curved]

• Simple past tense and past participle of recurve. (verb)
• Curved or bent, either in two different directions, or back on itself (adjective)

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• "I have seen beautiful Bear and Ben Pearson 55-60lb recurved bows that go for about $30-$100."
• "I do tend to prefer a "traditional" crossbow, with a rolling nut release and a recurved bow (I just don't like compounds, not that I would ever protest somebody using a compound crossbow)."
• "Long ago, my brother and I were practicing with 65# recurved bows and cedar hunting arrows."