Pronunciation

/kɜːrl/

Definitions

Noun

A curl can refer to:

1. Hair that naturally or deliberately coiled or waved: “Her hair was elegantly curled for the evening event.”
2. A unit of measurement for the amount of hair or fur: “A dog with a thick curly coat.”
3. A small loop or bend in something, like a ribbon or wire: “The ribbon formed a pretty curl around the package.”

Verb

To curl (as in hair):

1. To shape hair into a curl or wave: “She curled her hair with a curling iron.”
2. To move or bend something into a curved shape: “The leaves curled up after the rain.”

Adjective

1. Having a curved or coiled appearance: “A curly iron”
2. Characterized by movement or bending in waves: “The ocean’s curly foam”

Adverb

In the context of surfing or other sports, “curling” can mean moving the body or board in a curved motion: “He did a perfect curl on the wave.”

Phrases

• “Curl your hair” is a common request for styling.
• “Curling iron” is the tool used to create curls in hair.
• “A curling match” refers to a game where participants slide stones on ice to score points.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She admired her reflection in the mirror, pleased with her perfectly curled hair.”
• Verb: “After washing her hair, she let it air dry, enjoying the natural curl it would take.”
• Adjective: “The spiral staircase had beautifully curved banisters.”
• Adverb: “In the curling competition, the player skillfully executed a graceful curl.”

Synonyms

• Wave
• Kink
• Ringlet
• Coiling
• Bending