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curl

curl

Meaning of curl

English

a small curved or spiral-shaped lock of hair

Deutsch

eine kleine, gebogene oder spiralförmige Haarsträhne

curl

Pronunciation

British English
/kɜːl/
American English
/kɝːl/

curl with German translation

curl usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She has a little curl in her hair.

Sie hat eine kleine Locke im Haar.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The curl fell into her face.

Die Locke fiel ihr ins Gesicht.

curl synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between curl, ringlet, lock, wave, and coil

R
🇬🇧English
ringlet

A long tight curl; literary.

A2rare word

ENHer ringlets fell over her shoulders.

L
🇬🇧English
lock

A piece of hair; literary.

rare word

ENShe kept a lock of her son's hair.

Advanced: broader words

W
🇬🇧English
wave

A soft bend in the hair, not a single curl.

A2very often

ENHer hair had a natural wave.

C
🇬🇧English
coil

A tight spiral, often in very curly hair.

A2rare word

ENThe child had tight coils of hair.

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curl belongs to the topic "Hair and Hairstyles →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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curl meaning: what does it mean?

a small curved or spiral-shaped lock of hair

curl pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

curl is pronounced as /kɜːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

curl definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Sie hat eine kleine Locke im Haar. Translation: She has a little curl in her hair.

Is curl part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?

Yes, curl can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is curl part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, curl can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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