curl (verb)
1curl — ► VERB 1) form or cause to form a curved or spiral shape. 2) move in a spiral or curved course. 3) (curl up) informal writhe with embarrassment, shame, or amusement. 4) play at the game of curling. ► NOUN 1) something in the shape of a spiral or… …
2curl — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 piece of hair ADJECTIVE ▪ natural ▪ loose, soft, wavy ▪ tight ▪ little ▪ …
3curl up — verb shape one s body into a curl (Freq. 1) She curled farther down under the covers She fell and drew in • Syn: ↑curl, ↑draw in • Derivationally related forms: ↑curl ( …
4curl up — verb a) to curl, make curly, shape into curls Rollers are a good way to curl up your hair. b) to become curly …
5curl — verb 1》 form or cause to form a curved or spiral shape. ↘(curl up) sit or lie with the knees drawn up. 2》 move or cause to move in a spiral or curved course. 3》 (in weight training) lift (a weight) using only the hands, wrists, and forearms.… …
6curl someone's hair — verb To frighten, dismay, or excite someone thoroughly . Im not hankering for the dramatic in life, but we had a run last night that would curl your hair. See Also: hair curling …
7curl one off / down — Verb. To defecate. E.g. We were so pleased when she stopped wearing nappies and happily curled one off on her potty …
8curl — [[t]kɜ͟ː(r)l[/t]] curls, curling, curled 1) N COUNT If you have curls, your hair is in the form of tight curves and spirals. ...the little girl with blonde curls... A curl of black hair fell loosely across his forehead. 2) N UNCOUNT If your hair… …
9curl — curl1 [ kɜrl ] verb ** 1. ) curl or curl up intransitive or transitive to form a curved or round shape, or give something this shape: Jane had short hair curling around her face. As she talked, she curled a strand of hair on one finger. Sam s… …
10curl — 1 noun 1 (C) a small mass of hair that hangs in a curving shape: a little boy with beautiful blonde curls 2 (C) something that forms a curved shape: A curl of smoke rose from her cigarette. 3 a curl of your lip/mouth a sideways and upwards… …
