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Definition of curled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
fashionstyled into curls, typically referring to hair
- Her curled hair bounced as she walked..
2.
geometryformed into a spiral or curved shape
- The curled ribbon added elegance to the gift.
Expressions with curled
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showing dislike or contempt through facial expression
Her lip curled when she saw the mess.
hair styled into curls or naturally curly
She admired her friend's curled hair.
leafy vegetable with curly, frilly leaves
She added curled endive to the salad.
Origin of curled
Middle English, curlen (to twist)
Terms with curled included in their meaning
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physical objects
straighten something rolled or curled
curling
become tightly curled or tangled
marine
small fish with horse-like head and curled tail
shape
curled or spiral shape
tightness
curled or wound tightly
curled pose
posture with knees to chest and head forward
emotion
crouched or curled up due to cold or fear
hair
having tightly curled hair
vegetable
lettuce with loosely curled leaves
disdain
facial expression showing scorn with a curled lip
shape
curled or wavy in form
physical position
assume a curled-up position like a fetus
leaves
having edges curled inward
loose leaves
lettuce with loose, curled leaves not forming a head
hair
of hair, tightly curled or frizzy
plant
thin piece of bark curled into a tube
diving
curled position with knees to chest
agriculture
plant disease causing curled leaves
dogs
small dog breed from Africa with curled tail
haircare
chemically straighten tightly curled hair
plant
having curled, wavy, or notched edges
texture
having a wrinkled or curled surface
pattern
ornamental design shaped like a curled fern frond
fern frond
young curled frond of certain ferns used as food
Examples of curled in a sentence
The stylist gave him a curled look for the event. The curled leaves gave the plant a unique look. Her hair was styled in a curled fashion for the event.
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- French:bouclé, enroulé, ...
- German:gelockt, gekringelt, ...
- Italian:ricci, arricciato, ...
- Spanish:ondulado, enroscado, ...
- Portuguese:encaracolado, enrolado, ...
- Chinese:卷曲, 弯曲, ...
- Japanese:カールした, 巻かれた, ...
- Arabic:مُجَعَّد, مُلْتَفّ, ...
- Hebrew:מְתוּלְתַּל, מְסֻלְסָל, ...
- Russian:кудрявый, изогнутый, ...
- Ukrainian:хвилястий, завитий, ...
- Hindi:घुँघराला, घुमावदार, ...
Definition of curl - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hair shapestrand of hair that forms a loop or twist
- Her hair had a natural curl that bounced as she walked..
2.
shapecurved stroke or shape
- The artist added a curl to the design.
3.
motionTECH. spin making the trajectory of an object curveTECH.
- The ball had a curl as it flew.
4.
weightliftingexercise performed by bending the arm or leg
- He did a curl to strengthen his biceps.
5.
footballTECH. UK pattern where the receiver turns around for a passTECH. UK
- He ran a curl route on the play.
6.
bakingthin, curved piece of chocolate decoration
- The cake was topped with a chocolate curl.
7.
plantTECH. plant disease that makes leaves fold and distortTECH.
- The potato plant showed signs of curl.
8.
mathematicsTECH. the vector field denoting rotationality of a vector fieldTECH.
- The curl of the vector field was calculated.
Verb
1.
shapetr. make something form a spiral or curvetr.
- She curled the ribbon around the gift.
2.
movementintr. move in a spiral or curved courseintr.
- The smoke curl up towards the ceiling..
3.
hairstyletr. twist hair into ringletstr.
- She curled her hair for the party.
4.
body positionintr. move body into a rounded shapeintr.
- She curled into a ball to keep warm.
5.
weightliftingtr./intr. exercise by bending the arm against resistancetr./intr.
- He curls heavy weights to build his biceps.
6.
bendintr. edges of a flat object bend towards the centerintr.
- The paper started to curl at the edges.
7.
sportsintr. participate in the sport of curlingintr.
- They curl every weekend at the local rink.
8.
facial expressiontr. raise the upper lip to show contempttr.
- He curled his lip in disdain.
Images of curl
strand of hair that forms a loop or twist 
curved stroke or shape 
thin, curved piece of chocolate decoration 
plant disease that makes leaves fold and distort
Expressions with curl
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sit or lie with legs tucked in
She likes to curl up on the sofa with a book.
express scorn or disapproval through facial expression
She curled her lip when she saw the mess.
feel extreme embarrassment or shame
I wanted to curl up and die when I forgot my lines on stage.
cause someone to feel very shocked or scared
The horror movie made her hair curl.
cause someone to feel very shocked or scared
The horror movie made her hair curl.
cause someone to feel extreme embarrassment
His awkward dance moves made her toes curl.
break something into small pieces
He crushed the can with his foot.
style someone's hair into curls
She will curl Emma's hair for the party.
puffed corn snack with cheese flavor
I grabbed a bag of cheese curls for the party.
exercise where you lift a weight by bending your arm
He does bicep curls to strengthen his arms.
curling of leaves due to environmental stress
Leaf curl occurred after the drought.
powerful, curling wave
Surfers love to ride the rip curl at this beach.
ride a surfboard through the hollow part of a wave
He loves to shoot the curl at sunrise.
shiny loose curls hairstyle made by chemical treatment
She wore a Jheri curl to the party.
exercise targeting the hamstring muscles
He did several sets of leg curls at the gym today..
bicep curl done with arms resting on a slanted bench
He did preacher curl to build his biceps.
cause someone to feel very shocked or scared
The horror movie will make your hair curl.
curl made by winding damp hair and securing with a pin
She styled her hair with pin curls for the party.
circular curl of hair pressed flat on the cheek
The actress had a kiss curl on her cheek.
small curl of hair stuck to the forehead or cheek
She styled a spit curl on her cheek.
Origin of curl
English, curl (to twist)
Examples of curl in a sentence
Each curl was perfectly styled. The curl in her hair was natural. He admired the curl of the wave. The curl on the bowling ball was perfect. He admired the curl of the frisbee in the air. She added curls to her workout routine.
The trainer demonstrated the proper form for a curl. The quarterback's favorite move is the curl. During practice, they focused on perfecting the curl. She added a curl of chocolate to each cupcake. The dessert was garnished with a delicate chocolate curl. The gardener identified curl on the tomato plants. Curl affected the vineyard's grapevines. Engineers analyzed the curl in fluid dynamics. The curl was visualized using advanced software. Curl the wire into a loose loop. He curled the paper around the tube. The leaves curl as they dry. Her hair would curl naturally. She decided to curl her hair for the wedding. He watched as she expertly curled each strand. He curled up on the couch to nap. The cat curled on the windowsill in the sun. She curls dumbbells every morning at the gym. He demonstrated how to properly curl the barbell. The corners of the poster began to curl. Leaves curl when they dry out. She learned to curl during her winter vacation. The team plans to curl in the upcoming tournament. She couldn't help but curl her lip at the suggestion. His lip curled slightly, betraying his true feelings.
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- French:boucle, enrouler, ...
- German:Locke, krümmen, ...
- Italian:riccio, arricciare, ...
- Spanish:rizo, enrollar, ...
- Portuguese:caracol, enrolar, ...
- Chinese:卷发, 盘绕, ...
- Japanese:カール, 巻く, ...
- Arabic:تَمَوُّج, لَفَّ, ...
- Hebrew:תַּלְתַּל, לְסַלְסֵל, ...
- Russian:завиток, завивать, ...
- Ukrainian:завиток, завивати, ...
- Hindi:घुँघराली लट, लपेटना, ...
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