curl

B2
Pronunciation
/kəːl/
/kɝl/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet.

2 Definition

A curved stroke or shape.

3 Definition

A spin making the trajectory of an object curve.

4 Definition

Movement of a moving rock away from a straight line.

5 Definition

Any exercise performed by bending the arm, wrist, or leg on the exertion against resistance, especially those that train the biceps.

6 Definition

The vector field denoting the rotationality of a given vector field.

Example Sentences
  • The curl of the vector field \vec{F}(x,y,z) is the vector field \operatorname{curl}\,\vec{F} \equiv \vec{\nabla}\times\vec{F}=\left( \frac{\partial F_z}{\partial y} - \frac{\partial F_y}{\partial z}, \frac{\partial F_x}{\partial z} - \frac{\partial F_z}{\partial x}, \frac{\partial F_y}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial F_x}{\partial y} \right).
7 Definition

(proper noun) The vector operator, denoted \rm{curl}\; or \vec{\nabla}\times\vec{\left(\cdot\right)}, that generates this field.

8 Definition

Any of various diseases of plants causing the leaves or shoots to curl up; often specifically the potato curl.

9 Definition

The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the flame.

Example Sentences
  • The one-piece back is of a medium curl.
10 Definition

A pattern where the receiver appears to be running a fly pattern but after a set number of steps or yards quickly stops and turns around, looking for a pass.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause to move in a curve.

2 Definition

To make into a curl or spiral.

3 Definition

To assume the shape of a curl or spiral.

4 Definition

To move in curves.

5 Definition

To take part in the sport of curling.

Example Sentences
  • I curl at my local club every weekend.
6 Definition

To exercise by bending the arm, wrist, or leg on the exertion against resistance, especially of the biceps.

7 Definition

To twist or form (the hair, etc.) into ringlets.

8 Definition

To deck with, or as if with, curls; to ornament.

9 Definition

To raise in waves or undulations; to ripple.

10 Definition

(hat-making) To shape (the brim of a hat) into a curve.