curled

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  1. Having the form of a curl; brought into curls.
  2. Having a winding grain: said of wood, as curled maple. See maple.
  3. In botany: much folded or crumpled, as the leaves of Cichorium Endivia.
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  • I wish that I could be like this little kitty -- curled up and asleep among a pile of books. —  phillyBurbs.com: Home RSS feed
  • The last time I remember my hair being curled is my cousin's wedding in June this year and one of my other cousin's did it for me, I get others to do it if it is necessary. —  Progressive U - The new media voice for students
  • The Kindle is great for long-term curled up reading. —  Booksquare
  • I came to work with makeup on and my hair all curled, and I got in trouble for not putting my hair up in my hat. —  PR.com Press Releases
  • BOSTON (AP) - Lauren Rico's limbs are stiff because of various disabilities - her fingers and toes curled, the elbows and knees of her 70-pound, 18-year-old body bent. —  Berkshire Eagle Most Viewed
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