curls
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.hair that grows in a curved or circular shape rather than being straight.
n.a lock or strand of hair that forms a spiral or curved shape; often used collectively to describe a person's hair type.
Simple“She spent all morning trying to brush the tangles out of her natural curls.”
In context“The stylist used a specific serum to define her natural curls, preventing the humidity from turning them into a mass of frizz.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.objects or marks that have a curved or spiral shape.
n.objects, shapes, or markings characterized by a spiral or curved form.
Simple“Small curls of smoke rose slowly from the chimney into the cold air.”
In context“The old manuscript was decorated with elegant curls of gold ink that wound around the edges of every page.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
v.to move or bend into a curved or circular shape.
v.to form or cause to form into a curve, spiral, or undulating shape.
Simple“The cat always curls its tail around its paws when it sleeps.”
In context“The paper often curls at the edges if it is left in a damp room for too long.”
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