Word Finder - curl

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A piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet.

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A curved stroke or shape.

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A spin making the trajectory of an object curve.

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Movement of a moving rock away from a straight line.

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Any exercise performed by bending the arm, wrist, or leg on the exertion against resistance, especially those that train the biceps.

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The vector field denoting the rotationality of a given vector field.

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The curl of the vector field \vec{F}(x,y,z) is the vector field \operatorname{curl}\,\vec{F} \equiv \vec{\nabla}\times\vec{F}=\left( \frac{\partial F_z}{\partial y} - \frac{\partial F_y}{\partial z}, \frac{\partial F_x}{\partial z} - \frac{\partial F_z}{\partial x}, \frac{\partial F_y}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial F_x}{\partial y} \right).

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(proper noun) The vector operator, denoted \rm{curl}\; or \vec{\nabla}\times\vec{\left(\cdot\right)}, that generates this field.

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Any of various diseases of plants causing the leaves or shoots to curl up; often specifically the potato curl.

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The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the flame.

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The one-piece back is of a medium curl.

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A pattern where the receiver appears to be running a fly pattern but after a set number of steps or yards quickly stops and turns around, looking for a pass.

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To cause to move in a curve.

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To make into a curl or spiral.

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To assume the shape of a curl or spiral.

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To move in curves.

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To take part in the sport of curling.

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I curl at my local club every weekend.

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To exercise by bending the arm, wrist, or leg on the exertion against resistance, especially of the biceps.

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To twist or form (the hair, etc.) into ringlets.

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To deck with, or as if with, curls; to ornament.

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To raise in waves or undulations; to ripple.

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(hat-making) To shape (the brim of a hat) into a curve.

She brushed an auburn curl from her face and sighed.

Gently he brushed the curl from her face again and looked into her eyes.

The calming intensity around him tugged at her, made her want to curl up in his arms.

Brushing a blond curl from her face, she reined him toward the buffalo pen.

These segments are very mobile, and as the rove-beetles run along they often curl the abdomen upwards and forwards like the tail of a scorpion.

His black cat leapt from the ottoman onto her chest, content to curl up and sleep.

He tucked an errant curl behind her ear, enjoying the brush of her soft skin.

She wanted to curl up in the pod and sob until he rescued her, even knowing he'd never know where to find her.

Her body hurt, her head pulsed, and she wanted nothing more than to curl up on a warm rock outside and go to sleep.

She will insist on having her hair put in curl papers when she is so sleepy she can scarcely stand.

They are of a similar nature to the caracul lambs, but looser in curl, ranging from a very light to a dark grey.

Hair having a property of mutual cohesion or " felting," which depends upon a roughened scaly surface and a tendency to curl, as in domestic sheep, is called " wool."

Why don't you curl up on the couch and get your bare feet off this cold floor?

Megan pushed a stray curl away from her forehead and smiled.

When dressed and dyed they should have regular, close and bright curl, varying from a small to a very large one, and if of equal size, regularity, tightness and brightness, the value is comparatively a matter of fancy.

Tonight, I'm going to curl up with a book and wait for Connor to call.

Mongolian lambs, size 24 X15 in., are of a short wavy loose curl, creamy white colour, and are usually exported from China dressed, the majority being ready-made into cross-shaped coats or linings.

One hand gracefully held the folds of her dress and the other brushed a wayward curl from her forehead.

She tugged the curl from his hand and turned to the old piano as a diversion tactic.

She stayed the urge to curl up in her chair, jumping when a shadow with lopsided shoulders emerged from the corner dressed like an executioner in black hood and gloves.

She wanted to curl up in a ball and sob until she fell asleep, relieved and ecstatic to be with him again.

The flat leaves are arranged in two regular, distinct rows; they are deep green above, but beneath have two broad white lines, which, as the foliage in large trees has a tendency to curl upwards, give it a silvery appearance from below.

Those that are dull and loose, or very coarse and flat in the curl, are of far less market value.

Try performing a lunge with a curl, or lateral raise.

Swerve the ball into the path of a forward running team mate, curl the ball across from a corner kick.

Curl your lashes to make them look extra long.

To use a rattail comb, wrap your hair around the handle of the comb, candy curl style, sliding the handle of the comb out of the hair when you are done wrapping.

A Chameleon Mineral Hair Styler is a five in one hair styling tool that allows you to straighten, curl, flip out, or add volume to your hair.

Those gaps are what cause the hair to curl, wave, and absorb enough moisture from the air to become frizzy.

She kissed Jonny goodnight and crossed the bay to curl up with their father.

The tail can be carried high and curved, in a tight curl or curved over.

Whose little ringlet of a curl just missed the tiny wrist.

Pest & disease watch Keep temporary shelters in place over peach trees to protect against peach leaf curl.

He stopped and looked at her, thrusting his hand in his pockets and making a mocking smile curl his lips.

A perfect book to curl up with on a rainy winter night.

Place a slice of ham and a finger of Gruyère cheese on each escalope and carefully roll up each bundle into a neat curl.

The most popular type of sycamore used in violins has a curl in the grain which shows up as a flame effect.

Sally aimed to curl her hair so tightly so that it would bounce as she walked.

Silver Memory Box-This memory box has a picture frame and memento boxes for baby's first lost tooth and first curl.

Silver Baby Shoes-These shoes have a special place for baby's tooth and first curl.

Cut ribbon in a variety of lengths, and if you prefer, curl each ribbon with scissors.

Tie on additional lengths of ribbon with trailing ends and then curl each ribbon strand.

You can teach them tricks, lead them through agility courses and curl up with them on the couch while watching TV.

They encourage them to get a little exercise, but they don't have to work too hard to reach a nice place to curl up.

The Catnappers® Cat Windowsill Seat provides a snug hammock for Kitty to curl up in.

Be sure to take into consideration if your cat is the type that prefers to curl up or stretch out because this will affect the comfort level of the final design.

Calm, affectionate and loyal, Siamese cats love to curl up on their human companion's lap.

It is an affectionate kitten for anyone who wants a pet that will curl up on the sofa and cuddle.

When your inclination is to curl up in bed and cry for a week, try engaging in a favorite activity instead.

A beach-themed room should be a place where people can flop on the couch or curl up with a good book.