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What does curl up mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word curl up? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive, of hair) to curl, make curly, shape into curls
  2. (intransitive) to become curly
  3. (transitive) to coil or shrivel, make into a coil
  4. (intransitive) to become coiled or shriveled
  5. (intransitive) to shape one's body into a somewhat ball-like shape, with one's legs tucked into the abdomen, especially for cosiness or for protection.
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He could not make up his mind if he wanted to snuggle or just curl up at the foot of the bed.
At that moment the princess flipped herself over to curl up into a tighter position.
The intensity of being in first year is often enough to make any freshman curl up in the fetal position and sob uncontrollably.
After caterpillars reach their full development they seek depression in the bark and curl up in a web spun from some secretion which they exude.
The weekend was such a waste, too, because I missed the opportunity to curl up with a blankie and a good book while watching the rain.
Watching this unspeakable romcom made me want to tumble off the red plush seats, curl up into a foetal ball and mew like a maltreated kitten.

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