Curl

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrl/

Curl (verb)

  1. to shape hair into curves or spirals
  2. to form into a curved or spiral shape
  3. to move in a curved path

Examples

  • She likes to curl her hair for special occasions.
  • He used a curling iron to curl his hair.

Common collocations: curl hair, curl with iron, curl up, curl into a ball, curl around

Curl (noun)

  1. a small, curved shape or line
  2. a piece of hair that is shaped into a curve or spiral

Examples

  • The curl of the ribbon added a nice touch.
  • She admired the curl of the wave.

Synonyms of Curl

Neutral

Antonyms of Curl

  • when referring to making something straight