Definition of curl

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Curl (v. i.) To contract or bend into curls or ringlets, as hair; to grow in curls or spirals, as a vine; to be crinkled or contorted; to have a curly appearance; as, leaves lie curled on the ground..

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Wig :: Wig (n.) A covering for the head, consisting of hair interwoven or united by a kind of network, either in imitation of the natural growth, or in abundant and flowing curls, worn to supply a deficiency of natural hair, or for ornament, or according to traditional usage, as a part of an official or professional dress, the latter especially in England by judges and barristers..
Astrakhan :: Astrakhan (n.) The skin of stillborn or young lambs of that region, the curled wool of which resembles fur..
Encrisped :: Encrisped (a.) Curled.
Curl :: Curl (v. i.) To move in curves, spirals, or undulations; to contract in curving outlines; to bend in a curved form; to make a curl or curls..
Crispation :: Crispation (n.) The act or process of curling, or the state of being curled..
Curling :: Curling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cur.
Helicine :: Helicine (a.) Curled; spiral; helicoid; -- applied esp. to certain arteries of the penis.
Spire :: Spire (n.) A spiral; a curl; a whorl; a twist.
Thick-knee :: Thick-knee (n.) A stone curlew. See under Stone.
Crab :: Crab (n.) One of the brachyuran Crustacea. They are mostly marine, and usually have a broad, short body, covered with a strong shell or carapace. The abdomen is small and curled up beneath the body..
Water Spaniel :: Water spaniel () A curly-haired breed of spaniels, naturally very fond of the water..
Uncurl :: Uncurl (v. i.) To become uncurled, or straight..
Poodle :: Poodle (n.) A breed of dogs having curly hair, and often showing remarkable intelligence in the performance of tricks..
Spite :: Spit curl () A little lock of hair, plastered in a spiral form on the temple or forehead with spittle, or other adhesive substance..
Crimple :: Crimple (v. t.) To cause to shrink or draw together; to contract; to curl.
Buckle :: Buckle (n.) A curl of hair, esp. a kind of crisp curl formerly worn; also, the state of being curled..
Curliness :: Curliness (n.) State of being curly.
Wool :: Wool (n.) A sort of pubescence, or a clothing of dense, curling hairs on the surface of certain plants..
Tressed :: Tressed (a.) Formed into ringlets or braided; braided; curled.
Sicklebill :: Sicklebill (n.) A curlew.
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