"curl" meaning in English

See curl in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /kəːl/ [UK], /kɝl/ [US] Audio: en-us-curl.ogg [US] Forms: curl [singular], curls [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A curl is a piece or lock of curling hair. Synonyms: arch, roll up
    Sense id: simple-curl-en-noun-cWFqvQYY

Verb

IPA: /kəːl/ [UK], /kɝl/ [US] Audio: en-us-curl.ogg [US] Forms: curl [canonical], curls [third-person, singular], curled [past], curled [past, participle], curling [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something curls, it moves in a rounded or spiral shape.
    Sense id: simple-curl-en-verb-HNkyw8ji
  2. If you curl, you do a sport called curling.
    Sense id: simple-curl-en-verb-ozpS8--J Categories (other): Verbs
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