curl

Noun
  1. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) (synset 113898609)
    is a type of: round shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
    subtypes:
    • corolla - (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
    • calyx - (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
    • verticil - a whorl of leaves growing around a stem
    same as: coil, curlicue, gyre, ringlet, roll, scroll, whorl
  2. American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933) (synset 110937871)
    is an instance of: chemist - a scientist who specializes in chemistry
    same as: robert curl, robert f. curl, robert floyd curl jr.
  3. A strand or cluster of hair (synset 105265220)
    is a type of: hair - a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
    subtypes:
    • sausage curl - a fat sausage-shaped curl
    • forelock - a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
    • crimp - a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled
    • dreadlock - one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians
    is a part of: coif, coiffure, hair style, hairdo, hairstyle - the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
    same as: lock, ringlet, whorl
Verb
  1. Form a curl, curve, or kink (synset 200362781)
    "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"
    entail: bend, deform, flex, turn, twist - cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
    is a type of: change surface - undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface
    same as: curve, kink
  2. Shape one's body into a curl (synset 202102736)
    "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in"
    is a type of: bend, flex - form a curve
    same as: curl up, draw in
    verb group: attract, draw, draw in, pull, pull in - direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
  3. Wind around something in coils or loops (synset 201526774)
    is a type of: roll, twine, wind, wrap - arrange or or coil around
    same as: coil, loop
  4. Twist or roll into coils or ringlets (synset 201226180)
    "curl my hair, please"
    is a type of: twist - turn in the opposite direction
    subtypes: crape, crimp, frizz, frizzle, kink, kink up - curl tightly
    same as: wave
  5. Play the Scottish game of curling (synset 201076467)
    referred to in: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
    is a type of: play - participate in games or sport

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