Meaning of 'curl'

noun

a strand or cluster of hair

Synonyms: lock

noun

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

Synonyms: whorl

verb

to form a curl, curve, or kink

Example: "The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling."

Synonyms: curve

verb

to play the Scottish game of curling

Example: "In preparation for the Winter Olympics, the team curled non-stop."

verb

to twist or roll into coils or ringlets

Example: "curl my hair, please"

Synonyms: wave

verb

to wind around something in coils or loops

Synonyms: loop

verb

to shape one's body into a curl

Example: "They curled farther down under the covers."

Synonyms: draw in curl up