curl (Meaning)
curl (n)
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933)
a strand or cluster of hair
curl (v)
form a curl, curve, or kink
shape one's body into a curl
wind around something in coils or loops
twist or roll into coils or ringlets
play the Scottish game of curling
Synonyms & Antonyms of curl
curl Sentence Examples
- She admired the elegant curl of her friend's hair as it cascaded down her back.
- The cat curled up on the windowsill, basking in the warm sunlight.
- He watched as the smoke from his cigarette curled into intricate patterns in the air.
- The leaves on the tree began to curl as the temperature dropped.
- She used a curling iron to add bounce and volume to her hair.
- The edges of the parchment curled with age, yellowing and brittle.
- The child's fingers curled around the handle of the mug as they sipped hot chocolate.
- The athlete's free kick sent the soccer ball curling into the top corner of the net.
- She carefully curled the ribbon around the gift box, creating a decorative bow.
- The corners of his mouth curled into a mischievous smile as he plotted his next prank.
FAQs About the word curl
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals), American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discov
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She admired the elegant curl of her friend's hair as it cascaded down her back.
The cat curled up on the windowsill, basking in the warm sunlight.
He watched as the smoke from his cigarette curled into intricate patterns in the air.
The leaves on the tree began to curl as the temperature dropped.
