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Having one or more bends or angles
“Barbed wire in a five-foot curling maze followed the crest of the hill to the right and left.”
Having kinks, curls or twists
Having the shape of a spiral
Dancing with flames or light
A shape resembling an arch
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to turn, move or face in another direction
Present participle for to form into small surface creases or wrinkles
Present participle for to fold or bend something over, especially so that it comes in contact with itself
Present participle for to sway to and fro
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