curl vs athletics

curl and athletics both are nouns.

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

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

curl (verb)	athletics (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