Cut back, catching horse by a curved path (8)
I believe the answer is:
parabola
This clue might be a double definition.
'cut back catching horse' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.
'a curved path' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'by' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for parabola that I've seen before include "curved path" , "(Mathematical) curve" , "Symmetrical curve" , "Kind of curve" , "Type of curve" .)