curlicue vs curl
curl vs curlicuecurlicue and curl both are nouns.
curlicue is not a verb while curl is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| curlicue | Yes | No | No | No |
| curl | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
curlicue and curl
are synonyms defined as:
- curlicue and curl: a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
| curlicue (noun) | curl (noun) |
|---|---|
| a short twisting line | lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl |
| a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) | a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) |
| curlicue (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 |
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