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Synonyms of curl

10 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for curl is curlicue. Other synonyms of curl are ringlet, curve, flourish, loop and spiral. The opposite of curl is extension.

Synonyms and similar words for curl

nounA curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.

nounA curved stroke or shape.

verbTo make into a curl or spiral.

verbTo assume the shape of a curl or spiral.

Opposite of curl

nounMore antonyms

verbAntonym(s) of “to make into a curl or spiral”.

Meaning of curl

  1. noun A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.
  2. noun A curved stroke or shape.
  3. noun A spin making the trajectory of an object curve.

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Questions about synonyms of curl

What is another word for curl?
Curl has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as curlicue, ringlet, curve, flourish, loop, spiral, arch and coil.
What is the opposite of curl?
The opposite of curl is extension.
What does curl mean?
Curl means a curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.

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