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Definition curl in British English

curl verb

verb
/kɜː(r)l/
1

to form a curved or round shape, or give something this shape

Example

Jane had short hair curling around her face.

Example

As she talked, she curled a strand of hair on one finger.

Example

Sam's hands curled up into fists.

Synonyms and related words
shape reshape form
2

to move in a curving or twisting way

Example

Smoke curled from tall chimneys.

Synonyms and related words
spin revolve whirl
3

to curve upwards or downwards at the edges

Example

The pages had begun to turn yellow and curl.

Synonyms and related words
shape reshape form
Definition curl in British English