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Something in the shape of a spiral or coil
“A thick curl of smoke rose from the rusty stove.”
A lock or tress of hair forming a loop or series of loops
“He pulled gently at a curl of hair hanging over his wide forehead.”
A large roll of fabric or similar material
A wrinkle or crease on the surface of something
A compact mass of soft material
To move, or cause to move, in a spiral or curved course
“Thickets of overhanging wires curl off the edges of tables and desks, disappearing to unseen machinery and motors behind metal drawers.”
To become, or form into, a mass of tight curls, especially of hair
“While waiting for Dan to bring the pickup back so she could go to work, Shirley decided to curl her hair.”
To sit or lie with the knees drawn up
“Me, I would curl up in a fetal position under the table and wait for someone to rescue me.”
To turn, move or face in another direction
To move, or cause to move, in a wavelike motion
To form into small surface creases or wrinkles
To fold or bend something over, especially so that it comes in contact with itself
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