Curl
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British pronunciation/kˈɜːl/
American pronunciation/ˈkɝɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "curl"

Curl
01

a lock of hair that is curved

curl definition and meaning
02

something that resembles a spiral or coil

curl definition and meaning
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She had a perfect curl in her hair, framing her face beautifully.
The cat stretched out on the windowsill, its tail forming a tight curl around its body.
03

a weightlifting exercise that typically targets the muscles in the arms, specifically the biceps, and is often done with dumbbells or a barbell

to curl
01

to shape something into a spiral or coiled pattern

Transitive: to curl sth
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The pastry chef skillfully curled chocolate shavings on top of the dessert.
The artist 's brushstrokes were used to curl vines around the garden scene.
02

to form or shape hair into a series of loops or spirals using a curling iron, rollers, or other styling tools

Transitive: to curl hair
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She curled her long hair before the party, using a curling iron to add volume and bounce.
Every morning, she spends time curling her hair with hot rollers to achieve the perfect wavy look.
03

to twist around something, forming a spiral shape

Intransitive: to curl around sth
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The tendrils of the vine curled around the trellis, reaching upward toward the sunlight.
She watched as the ribbon curled around the gift box, adding a decorative touch to the package.
04

to bend or position a part of body in a curved or coiled shape

Transitive: to curl a part of body
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She curled her fingers around the mug to warm her hands.
He curled his toes in anticipation as he dipped them into the cold water.
05

to participate in the Scottish game of curling, which involves sliding polished stones across ice towards a target area

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Every winter, friends and family gather at the local ice rink to curl together.
She eagerly anticipated the weekend when she could curl with her teammates.
06

to take on a curved or spiraled shape

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The ribbon on the gift curled in the warm breeze.
The old book 's pages curled from years of exposure to varying temperatures.
07

to lift a weight, like a dumbbell, by bending one's elbow and bringing the weight closer to body, typically to strengthen the biceps

Transitive: to curl a weight
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As part of his weight training session, he decided to curl a set of dumbbells.
He curled the dumbbells with perfect form, focusing on each rep.
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