curler
Definition
Noun: 1. A small cylindrical object, typically made of plastic or foam, around which a section of hair is wound to create a curl or wave. It is a mechanical device used in hairstyling. 2. A person who participates in the sport of curling. (This is a less common usage, derived from the verb 'to curl' in the context of the sport).
Usage Examples
- Noun (Hairstyling device):
- She slept with her hair in curlers to achieve volume in the morning.
- The hairstylist used small curlers to create tight ringlets.
- A woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight.
Advanced Usage
- Types of Curlers: The word can be specified with adjectives to indicate the material or type, such as (heated), , , or .
- In Sports Context: When capitalized or in a clear sporting context, "Curler" can refer to an athlete. Example:
Variants and Related Words
- Roller: Often used synonymously with 'curler' for hairstyling.
- Curl (verb): To form into a curved or spiral shape.
- Curling iron / curling wand: A heated styling tool used to curl hair, distinct from non-heated 'curlers'.
Synonyms
- Roller (for hairstyling)
- Crimper (specifically for creating crimped waves, a related styling tool)
Related Phrases
- To put one's hair in curlers: The common phrase for the action of using them.
- She put her hair in curlers before the party.
- A head full of curlers: An idiomatic description of someone wearing many curlers.
Noun
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a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it
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a woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight
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