Definition of curl up Curl up

We found 6 definitions of curl up from 2 different sources.

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What does curl up mean?

WordNet

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Verb

curl up - shape one's body into a curl; "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in"
  curl, draw in
  flex, bend cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
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  • curl up (Verb)
    To curl, make curly, shape into curls.
  • curl up (Verb)
    To become curly.
  • curl up (Verb)
    To coil or shrivel, make into a coil.
  • curl up (Verb)
    To become coiled or shriveled.
  • curl up (Verb)
    To shape one's body into a somewhat ball-like shape, with one's legs tucked into the abdomen, especially for cosiness or for protection.

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