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curler

[ kur-ler ]
/ ˈkɜr lər /
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noun

a person or thing that curls.
any of various pins, clasps, rollers, or appliances on which locks of hair are wound or clamped for curling.
a player at the game of curling.

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Origin of curler

First recorded in 1630–40; curl + -er1

Words nearby curler

curite, Curitiba, curium, curl, curled paperwork, curler, curlew, curlew sandpiper, Curley, curli, curlicue
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Words related to curler

crimper, curling tongs

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British Dictionary definitions for curler

curler
/ (ˈkɜːlə) /

noun

any of various pins, clasps, or rollers used to curl or wave hair
a person or thing that curls
a person who plays curling
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