curl

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. something that has a curved or spiral shape, like a piece of smoke or wood.

n. a curved stroke, shape, or spiral formation of a substance or object.

“A thin curl of smoke rose from the chimney into the cold winter air.”

“The carpenter carefully removed a long curl of wood from the plank with his hand plane.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a gym exercise where you bend your arm or leg against weight.

n. a weight-training exercise involving the flexion of a joint against resistance, typically targeting the biceps.

“He finished his workout with three sets of bicep curls.”

“The trainer emphasized that performing a curl with proper form is more effective than using a heavier weight with momentum.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to twist something into a curved or spiral shape.

v. to form or cause to form into a curve or spiral.

“The cat likes to curl its tail around its body when it sleeps.”

“The edges of the old photograph had begun to curl upward after years of being stored in a damp basement.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to move in a path that is not straight.

v. to move in a curved or spiraling trajectory.

“The ball started to curl to the left as it flew toward the goal.”

“The road began to curl around the base of the mountain, offering spectacular views of the valley below.”