U-shaped

adj — 2 senses

adj

Shaped like the letter U: bent such that two ends are parallel, or having a cross-section similar in appearance to a broad U.

a U-shaped valley
http://www.nps.gov/archive/olym/uv.htm, After the ice melts away, the valley appears U-shaped.

Metonymically Characterized by traits whose graphing produces curves with that shape.

Derived terms: U-shapedly, U-shapedness, U-shaped recession, U-shaped valley
Related terms: U-turn, bang a uey, hang a uey

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