curl
gb/kˈɚl/ us/kˈɚl/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
1
Form into a curved shape
To make something bend or turn into a round shape.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to curl [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'curl' with 'curve'; 'curve' is more general and not always about bending something intentionally.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
coil (Implies winding into loops, often more tightly than 'curl'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
straighten (Means to make something flat or without curves.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
curl hair
|curl up
|curl around
|curl toes
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|appearance
|movement
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She curled the ribbon before tying it around the gift.
- The cat curled its tail around her leg.
- He curled the paper into a tube.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I curl my hair for parties.
- The snake curls around the tree.
- He curls the rope into a circle.
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
2
Move into a curved shape
To make your body or part of it bend into a round shape.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to curl up [somewhere]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
huddle (Implies drawing oneself together, often for warmth or protection.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
stretch out (Means to extend the body fully instead of bending.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
curl up in bed
|curl up on the sofa
|curl up with a book
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|body movement
|body
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She curled up under the blanket and fell asleep.
- The child curled up in his mother's lap.
- He curled up on the couch with a good novel.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I curl up in bed when I am cold.
- The cat curls up on the chair.
- She curls up on the sofa to watch TV.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
entity
3
Small curved piece or shape
A small piece of hair or other thing that is round in shape.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
ringlet (Specifically refers to a long, tight curl of hair.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
straight lock (Refers to hair that is not curled.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a curl of hair
|golden curls
|tight curls
கருப்பொருள்கள்
appearance
|objects
|body
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- A single curl fell across her forehead.
- He brushed the curls from his eyes.
- The child had soft, brown curls.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She has a curl in her hair.
- He likes girls with curls.
- I see a curl on his head.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
4
Move in curve around something
To go around something in a curve.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to curl around [something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
twine (Implies wrapping closely around something.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
unwrap (Means to remove from around something rather than wrapping.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
curl around a branch
|curl around the pole
கருப்பொருள்கள்
movement
|nature
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The vine curled around the fence post.
- Smoke curled around the chimney.
- The snake curled around the tree trunk.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The rope curls around the stick.
- The snake curls around the tree.
- The plant curls around the pole.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
5
Bend edges upward/inward
To make the sides of something bend up or in.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to curl at/on [the edges]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
warp (Often used for damage or distortion from heat or moisture; less about spiral shapes.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
flatten (Means to make smooth and even without bends.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
paper curls at the edges
|leaves curling
கருப்பொருள்கள்
objects
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The old photograph had curled at the corners.
- Heat made the plastic sheet curl.
- The leaves curled and turned brown in the sun.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The paper curls at the edges.
- The leaf curls in summer heat.
- The photo curls after many years.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
curl
IPA
GB/kˈɚl/
US/kˈɚl/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
curl (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (curl)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: curl
- Plural: curl, curls
Verb
- Base: curl
- 3rd Person Singular: curls
- Present Participle: curling
- Past: curled
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
curls
noun
curling
verb
curled
verb
Core family
curly
adjective A2
Related words
curler
noun
Negative and opposite forms
uncurl
verb
Advanced or less common
curliness
noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்
curl one's lip
1/kˈɚl wˈʌnz lˈɪp/
idiom
Raise lip to show dislike/contempt
To move your lip up on one side to show you do not like something or someone.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She curled her lip at his rude remark.
- He curled his lip in disgust when he saw the mess.
curl up
1/kˈɚl ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Sit/lie with body bent inwards
To sit or lie with your arms and legs close to your body.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She curled up on the sofa to watch TV.
- He curled up under the blankets because it was cold.
make your toes curl
1/mˈeɪk jˈʊɹ tˈoʊz kˈɚl/
idiom
informal
Cause extreme embarrassment/discomfort
To make someone feel very embarrassed or uncomfortable.
உதாரணங்கள்
- His bad singing made my toes curl.
- That awkward moment made her toes curl.