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Definition of curler

curler

/ˈkɝːlɚ/
curl · er
Plural:curlers
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• noun

1

A small cylindrical tube or mechanical device around which a lock of hair is wound to create curls or waves, or a clamp-like tool used to curve eyelashes upward.

Example

"She wound damp sections of her hair around plastic curlers before going to bed."

2

A player who participates in the winter sport of curling, in which polished granite stones are slid across a sheet of ice toward a target.

Example

"The veteran curler swept the ice vigorously to guide the stone into the center of the house."

3

In soccer and other ball sports, a shot or pass kicked with spin so that the ball curves sharply in flight.

Example

"The midfielder struck a brilliant curler into the top corner of the net from twenty yards out."

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• Rhymes for curler

• Nearby Words

curiousness
curitiba
curl
curler
curlew
curlicue
curliness

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curler
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