English Explanatory Dictionary

curl up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. to curl, make curly, shape into curls
  2. to become curly
  3. to coil or shrivel, make into a coil
  4. to become coiled or shriveled
  5. 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.

Word forms

curl up curls up curling up curled up
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