Cryptic crossword clue
Curve in road about to get warning sign

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CAMBER

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The straight part
We know that "Curve in road" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case curve in road = camber.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CAMBER mean?

CAMBER noun
  1. A slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.
  2. The slope of a curved road created to minimize the effect of centrifugal force.
  3. An upward concavity in the underside of a beam, girder, or lintel; also, a slight upward concavity in a straight arch.
  4. The alignment on the roll axis of the wheels of a road vehicle, where positive camber signifies that the wheels are closer together at the bottom than the top.
  5. The curvature of an airfoil.
  6. A small enclosed dock in which timber for masts (etc.) is kept to weather.
CAMBER verb
  1. To curve upwards in the middle.
  2. To adjust the camber of the wheels of a vehicle.

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