concave

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The digital replica shows that some of the boilers are concave, which suggests they were still operating as they were plunged into the water.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

It only uses 1.0 gpf, with the help of two strong jets concealed in a concave rim beneath the seat that create a strong swirl during the flush.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

An actor playing an ancient Greek priestess holds a silver torch containing highly combustible materials over a concave mirror.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

"To bring this feature to a molecule, I envisioned encapsulating the rotator space by using bulky concave shaped stators."

From Science Daily • Sep. 29, 2023

Its hallmark was the “Clovis point,” a four-inch spearhead with a slightly cut-in, concave tail; in silhouette, the points somewhat resemble those goldfish-shaped cocktail crackers.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann