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Curl

Kurl

/ˈkɜːrl/

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curl

Dictionary meaning

A strand or cluster of hair.

Examples

  • The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling.
  • In preparation for the Winter Olympics, the team curled non-stop.

Synonyms: lock

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