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Meaning of the word curl in English

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curl

US /kɝːl/
UK /kɜːl/
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Verb

form into a curved or spiral shape

Example:
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Her hair tends to curl in humid weather.
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The smoke began to curl upwards.
Synonym:
coil twist wind spiral loop

Noun

a length of something that is curled or coiled

Example:
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She had beautiful golden curls.
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He ran his fingers through a curl of hair.
Synonym:
coil ringlet wave kink
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curling American Curl curling iron curl up