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curl
kɜːl
verb
zwijać się
Also
kręcić sięskręcać się
Definition
To form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape, or to move in a spiral or winding fashion.
Examples
The smoke began to curl upwards from the chimney.
Dym zaczął zwijać się w górę z komina.
She curled her fingers around the warm mug.
Ona owinęła palce wokół ciepłego kubka.
The cat curled up on the sofa.
Kot zwinął się w kłębek na kanapie.
Collocations
curl upcurl one's lipcurl into a ball
noun
lok
Also
spirala(f)kędzior(m)
Definition
A spiral or curved shape, especially a lock of hair or a piece of smoke.
Examples
She had beautiful golden curls.
Miała piękne złote loki.
A curl of smoke rose from the extinguished candle.
Kłębek dymu uniósł się z zgaszonej świecy.
Collocations
ringlet curla curl of smokea perfect curl
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