Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
curled
IPA transcription: [k'ɝld]
adverb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
curled, curling
Meaning:
of hair having curls
Usage examples
Ester's lip curled a little.
She curled her fastidious lip
She curled her lip with defiant scorn
When it was finished, he was tired, so he curled up at the bottom for a nap.
Her sensitive lip curled with disgust, all her innate fastidiousness in revolt.
To-day as I went by, whistling, I saw a leaf curled and knew there must be something inside it.
It should not be inserted too low down, but carried with a slight curve upwards, and never curled.
"Yes, indeed," Joe answered, and her lip curled a little proudly, "you are quite right about that.
In less than a minute Dot and Tot were fast asleep, curled up side by side, with their arms entwined.
The big fellow curled one corner of his lip in a contemptuous smile, then glanced about him quickly and asked: