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curl
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- pronunciation:
- kuhrl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
curls, curling, curled |
| definition 1: |
When you curl something, you make it into a curved shape or ring. When someone curls their hair, they make many curved shapes or rings in it.
My mom showed me how to curl the ribbons on the package.Emma's sister curls her hair every night.- similar words:
- ring
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| definition 2: |
When something curls, it goes into the shape of a ring or wave.
My mom and dad have straight hair, but my hair curls.- similar words:
- wave
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| related words: |
curve, loop, set, wind |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A curl is an individual ring or curving part of a person's hair.
The baby's hair has lots of curls. |
| definition 2: |
Something that has the shape of a ring or part of a ring is often called a curl.
The cake at the bakery looked very pretty with curls of chocolate on the top.- similar words:
- roll, twist
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| related words: |
loop, twist, wave |
Word Builder: curl +
- curly:
having many curls.
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