Pronunciation: /kɜːrl/
noun a curved or spiral shape or form
A1 She has beautiful curls in her hair.
A2 The baby's tiny fingers wrapped around the curl of his mother's hair.
B1 I use a curling iron to create loose curls in my hair.
B2 The artist painted delicate curls of smoke rising from the chimney.
C1 The intricate curls of the calligraphy were mesmerizing.
C2 The dancer's graceful movements included elegant arm curls.
verb to form into a curved or spiral shape
A1 She curls her hair every morning before going to work.
A2 The cat curled up on the cozy blanket by the fireplace.
B1 I like to curl up with a good book on a rainy day.
B2 The dancer curled her body gracefully during the performance.
C1 The artist expertly curled the brush to create intricate designs on the canvas.
C2 The waves curled and crashed against the rocky shore, creating a mesmerizing display.
adjective having a curved or spiral shape
A1 She has curly hair.
A2 The cat's tail curled around its body.
B1 I bought a curling iron to style my hair.
B2 The curl pattern of her hair is natural and beautiful.
C1 The curl of the waves in the ocean was mesmerizing.
C2 Her curls cascaded down her back in an elegant fashion.
formal She used a curling iron to create perfect curls in her hair for the event.
informal I love how your hair curls naturally, it's so pretty.
slang I wish I could get my curls to look as good as yours.
figurative The smoke curled up from the chimney, creating a picturesque scene.
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