athletics vs curl

athletics and curl both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
athletics	Yes	No	No	No
curl	Yes	No	Yes	No

athletics (noun)	curl (noun)
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition	lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl
participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity	a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
a contest between athletes

athletics (verb)	curl (verb)
	form a curl, curve, or kink
	play the Scottish game of curling
	twist or roll into coils or ringlets
	wind around something in coils or loops
	shape one's body into a curl