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curl

1 of 2noun
/kɝl/
Forms:curls
1

a strand of hair that is spiraled or wavy

  • She brushed a loose curl from her face.
  • The baby had soft golden curls.
  • He tucked a curl behind his ear.
  • The stylist shaped the curls with a curling iron.
  • A single curl fell across her forehead.
Synonyms:
ringletwhorllock
2

something that resembles a spiral or coil

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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.
  • He noticed a delicate curl of smoke rising from the chimney of the cabin.
  • The artist carefully crafted each curl of the vine in the painting, adding depth and texture to the scene.
  • The waves crashed against the shore, leaving behind frothy curls of foam.
Synonyms:
ringletscrollcurlicuewhorlgyrecoilroll
3

a weightlifting exercise in which a weight is lifted by bending the arm

  • He performed bicep curls at the gym.
  • The trainer instructed her to do ten curls.
  • Dumbbell curls are effective for arm strength.
  • She added curls to her routine for muscle toning.
  • Barbell curls help build upper-arm definition.