curl
//kɜːl//
Noun
curlSingular
curlsPlural
1
A lock or ringlet of hair that is curved or coiled.
She has beautiful curls in her hair.
2
Something having a spiral or coiled shape.
A curl of smoke rose from the chimney.
3
A curving movement or action, especially in sports.
The soccer player put a nice curl on the ball.
Verb
curlInfinitive
curlPresent tense
curledPast tense
curledPast participle
curlingPresent participle
curlsThird-person singular
1
To form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape.
She curled her hair with a curling iron.
2
To move in a curving or spiraling manner.
Smoke curled up from the chimney.
3
To sit or lie with the body drawn up compactly.
The cat curled up on the sofa and fell asleep.