curl

6 points English 4 letters Common Commonness #13,551 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

form a curl, curve, or kink

noun

a strand or cluster of hair

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/kˈɝːl/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural curls

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a strand or cluster of hair

lock ringlet whorl

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower peta

coil roll curlicue gyre scroll

form a curl, curve, or kink

curve kink

twist or roll into coils or ringlets

wave

wind around something in coils or loops

loop

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

uncoil

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

girl earl pearl whirl merle hurl twirl swirl earle berle merl searle birle shirl burl herl

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Crossword clues

“a strand or cluster of hair” wn-def
“To shape (the brim) into a curve.” web-def

Anagrams

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Words you can make from CURL

curl ur cur cru cul lur ruc

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Useful lists

4 Letter Words Words Starting With C Words Ending in L