curl
Translation
to twist into a spiral shape, to form a curve, to sit or lie in a coiled position
Examples
She curled her hair for the party.
She curled her hair for the party.
The cat curled up on the sofa.
The cat curled up on the sofa.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to twist (sth.) into a spiral shape She curled her hair for the party.
((up)) to lie or sit in a rounded shape The cat curled up on the sofa.
Similar Words
Synonyms: twist, coil, wind; Antonyms: straighten
Etymology
From Middle English 'crullen', possibly related to Dutch 'krul' (a curl).
Memory Tips
Imagine a curling iron twisting hair into a C-shape for 'curl'.