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curving track

[ˈkɜːrvɪŋ træk]
nounpl: curving tracks
trilho curvo
1. A railroad, road, or path that bends or curves rather than proceeding in a straight line
The train followed the curving track through the mountain pass.
O trem seguiu o trilho curvo através da passagem da montanha.
2. In sports, a track or course with bends, especially in racing or athletics
The runners accelerated on the curving track of the stadium.
Os corredores aceleraram na pista curva do estádio.
Synonyms
curved trackwinding trackbendcurve
Antonyms
straight tracklinear track

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilho curvo / pista curva
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
trilho curvo / pista sinuosa
Both terms used in technical contexts
Portugal
via curva / linha sinuosa
Portuguese preference for 'via' in railway contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

around the bend
take a turn
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