curl in WordNet English dictionary

1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
   coil  whorl  roll  curl  curlicue  ringlet  gyre  scroll 
   
2. a strand or cluster of hair
   lock  curl  ringlet  whorl 
   

1. wind around something in coils or loops
   coil  loop  curl 
   
2. form a curl, curve, or kink
   "the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling"
   curl  curve  kink 
   
3. play the Scottish game of curling
   curl 
   
4. twist or roll into coils or ringlets
   "curl my hair, please"
   curl  wave 
   
5. shape one's body into a curl
   "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in"
   curl up  curl  draw in