Other Definitions curl (enc)
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Curl| Noun | 1. | curl - a round shape formed by a series of concentric circlescorolla - (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; "we cultivate the flower for its corolla" calyx - (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green round shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles verticil - a whorl of leaves growing around a stem | | | 2. | Curl - American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933)chemist - a scientist who specializes in chemistry | | | 3. | curl - a strand or cluster of hairhair - dense growth of hairs covering the body or parts of it (as on the human head); helps prevent heat loss; "he combed his hair" forelock - a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead crimp - a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled dreadlock - one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians | | | Verb | 1. | curl - form a curl, curve, or kink; "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling" | | | 2. | curl - shape one's body into a curl; "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in"attract, pull in, pull, draw in, draw - direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; "Her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "The ad pulled in many potential customers"; "This pianist pulls huge crowds"; "The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers" bend, flex - form a curve; "The stick does not bend" | | | 3. | curl - wind around something in coils or loopswrap, twine, wind, roll - wrap or coil around; "roll your hair around your finger"; "Twine the thread around the spool" | | | 4. | curl - twist or roll into coils or ringlets; "curl my hair, please"twist - turn in the opposite direction; "twist a wire" | | | 5. | curl - play the Scottish game of curlingathletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition play - participate in games or sport; "We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches" | |
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