curlicue
or cur·ly·cue
an ornamental, fancy curl or twist, as in a signature.
Origin of curlicue
1Words Nearby curlicue
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How to use curlicue in a sentence
Proteins start out as long chains of amino acids and fold into a host of curlicues and other 3-D shapes.
Has AlphaFold actually solved biology’s protein-folding problem? | Tina Hesman Saey | September 23, 2022 | Science NewsHis face tells a complicated story by itself—no fancy filmmaking curlicues required.
Monster Tells a Harrowing Story—But the Filmmaking Gets in the Way | Stephanie Zacharek | May 7, 2021 | TimeHis face and hands were spare and lean, but his uniform was immaculate, covered with every curlicue the regulations allowed.
The Risk Profession | Donald Edwin WestlakeThe guns boom, and soon a little curlicue of light is seen curving through the air.
With the Battle Fleet | Franklin MatthewsLola's color scheme is right, and I've got everything else down to the last curlicue of chrome.
The Galaxy Primes | Edward Elmer Smith
One somewhat distinctive feature is found here, namely, the very frequent use of the curlicue or roll as an ornamental feature.
Decorative Art of Indian Tribes of Connecticut | Frank Gouldsmith SpeckA minute afterward, a delicious curlicue cake was ready for a customer.
Our Little Siamese Cousin | Mary Hazelton Wade
British Dictionary definitions for curlicue
/ (ˈkɜːlɪˌkjuː) /
an intricate ornamental curl or twist
Origin of curlicue
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