Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

CURL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Curl.

How to pronounce curl:

US

Curl - as a noun

American chemist who with richard smalley and harold kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
robert curlrobert f. curlrobert floyd curl jr.

A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coilcurlicuegyreringletrollscrollwhorl
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
round shape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ringletwhorl

Curl - as a verb

Form a curl, curve, or kink

Example: "The cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curvekink

Shape one's body into a curl

Example: "She curled farther down under the covers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curl updraw in

Wind around something in coils or loops

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coilloop

Twist or roll into coils or ringlets

Example: "Curl my hair, please"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wave
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
twist
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Play the scottish game of curling

Example Sentences

"She has beautiful curls of hair."
"The cat slept in a tight curl."
"I used a curling iron to create loose curls in my hair."
"He loves to eat caramel curls on his ice cream."
"She had a curl of smoke rising from the chimney."
View more

Word Game Points

Is CURL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, curl is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CURL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is CURL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, curl is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CURL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is CURL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, curl is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CURL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen