curl - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

curl

a strand of hair that is spiraled or wavya strand of hair that is spiraled or wavy

Examples

She brushed a loose curl from her face.
The baby had soft golden curls.
He tucked a curl behind his ear.

Synonyms

ringlet whorl lock

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curl

Plural

curls

1

a strand of hair that is spiraled or wavy

She brushed a loose curl from her face.
The baby had soft golden curls.
He tucked a curl behind his ear.
The stylist shaped the curls with a curling iron.
A single curl fell across her forehead.

Synonyms:

ringlet whorl lock

2

something that resembles a spiral or coil

She had a perfect curl in her hair, framing her face beautifully.
The cat stretched out on the windowsill, its tail forming a tight curl around its body.
He noticed a delicate curl of smoke rising from the chimney of the cabin.
The artist carefully crafted each curl of the vine in the painting, adding depth and texture to the scene.
The waves crashed against the shore, leaving behind frothy curls of foam.

Synonyms:

ringlet scroll curlicue whorl gyre coil roll

3

a weightlifting exercise in which a weight is lifted by bending the arm

He performed bicep curls at the gym.
The trainer instructed her to do ten curls.
Dumbbell curls are effective for arm strength.
She added curls to her routine for muscle toning.
Barbell curls help build upper-arm definition.