CURLING Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word curling. (close relations)
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coil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine • a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb • tubing that is wound in a spiral • reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • make without a potter's wheel • wind around something in coils or loops | ||||||||
curve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes • a line on a graph representing data • a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter • the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface • curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • extend in curves and turns • form an arch or curve • bend or cause to bend • form a curl, curve, or kink | ||||||||
ringlet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl • a little ring • any of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae | ||||||||
whorl | nounn | |||||||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | ||||||||
arch | nounn | |||||||
noun • a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening • a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet) • a passageway under a curved masonry construction • (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it adjective satellite • (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension • naughtily or annoyingly playful verb • form an arch or curve | ||||||||
curlicue | nounn | |||||||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a short twisting line | ||||||||
gyre | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) | ||||||||
kink | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a person with unusual sexual tastes • an eccentric idea • a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation verb • curl tightly • form a curl, curve, or kink | ||||||||
loop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines • anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) • (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated • an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan) • the basic pattern of the human fingerprint • a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied • the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component • an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop • a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates • a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane verb • move in loops • make a loop in • fly loops, perform a loop • wind around something in coils or loops • fasten or join with a loop | ||||||||
roll | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • rotary motion of an object around its own axis • a list of names • a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore • photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.) • small rounded bread either plain or sweet • a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) • the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously • a document that can be rolled up (as for storage) • anything rolled up in cylindrical form • the act of throwing dice • walking with a swaying gait • a flight maneuver; aircraft rotates about its longitudinal axis without changing direction or losing altitude • the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling) verb • move by turning over or rotating • move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle • occur in soft rounded shapes • flatten or spread with a roller • emit, produce, or utter with a deep prolonged reverberating sound • arrange or coil around • begin operating or running • shape by rolling • execute a roll, in tumbling • sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity • move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • move, rock, or sway from side to side • cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis • pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/ • boil vigorously • take the shape of a roll or cylinder • show certain properties when being rolled | ||||||||
scroll | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a document that can be rolled up (as for storage) verb • move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen | ||||||||
spiral | nounn | |||||||
noun • a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center • a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle • a continuously accelerating change in the economy • ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops • flying downward in a helical path with a large radius adjective satellite • in the shape of a coil verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • form a spiral • move in a spiral or zigzag course | ||||||||
wave | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water) • a member of the women's reserve of the United States Navy; originally organized during World War II but now no longer a separate branch • a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon • (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth • something that rises rapidly • the act of signaling by a movement of the hand • a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair • an undulating curve • a persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures) verb • signal with the hands or nod • move or swing back and forth • move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion • twist or roll into coils or ringlets • set waves in | ||||||||
curl up | verbv | |||||||
verb • shape one's body into a curl | ||||||||
draw in | verbv | |||||||
verb • pull inward or towards a center • direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes • shape one's body into a curl • advance or converge on • of trains; move into (a station) • draw in as if by suction | ||||||||
robert curl | ||||||||
noun • American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933) | ||||||||
robert f. curl | nounn | |||||||
noun • American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933) | ||||||||
robert floyd curl jr. | nounn | |||||||
noun • American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933) | ||||||||
roll up | verbv | |||||||
verb • form into a cylinder by rolling • get or gather together • arrive in a vehicle: • make into a bundle • close (a car window) by causing it to move up, as with a handle • form a cylinder by rolling • show certain properties when being rolled |