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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
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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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