Meaning & Definition of word "Curl"

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    Curl

    /kɜːrl/

    noun:

    • 1. A strand or tuft of something that has been curled.
      • Example: She wore her hair in soft curls that framed her face.
    • 2. A circular movement or shape.
      • Example: The curl of the wave was beautiful as it crashed on the shore.
    • 3. In sports, a specific maneuver involving the curving motion of a ball or a player.
      • Example: He executed a perfect curl during the soccer match, sending the ball around the wall.

    verb:

    • 1. To form into a curved or spiral shape.
      • Example: She decided to curl her hair for the party.
    • 2. To move in a curved or spiral manner.
      • Example: The smoke began to curl up towards the ceiling.
    • 3. To cause something to bend or twist.
      • Example: The heat from the sun began to curl the edges of the paper.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'curlen', probably from 'curly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    curl up:

    To sit or lie in a curled position.

    curl one's hair:

    To style one's hair into curls.

    curl yourself into a ball:

    To huddle or contract one's body into a tight ball.

    Related Words

    curly:

    Having curls.

    curler:

    A device used to curl hair.

    curling:

    The action of curling, particularly in sports.

    Slang Meanings of curl

    Meaning: To curl up and die.

    Example Sentence: After hearing the bad news, I just wanted to curl up and die.

    Meaning: Curling one's lip.

    Example Sentence: She had a habit of curling her lip in disdain whenever she was annoyed.