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Definition of pincurl

pincurl

/ˈpɪnˌkɜːrl/
pin · curl
Plural:pincurls
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Adjective:pincurled
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Past Simple:pincurled
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Past Participle:pincurled
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Present Participle:pincurling
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pincurl Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, flat coil of dampened hair wound around the finger and secured flat against the head with a bobby pin or hairpin until dry to create a wave or curl.

Example

"The stylist carefully set each pincurl before placing her client under the hair dryer."

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• verb

1

To wind and fasten (a lock of hair) into flat coils against the scalp using hairpins or clips.

Example

"She used to pincurl her hair every Saturday night so it would look wavy for church on Sunday morning."

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• Nearby Words

pincher
pincho
pinchpoint
pincurl
pincushion
pincushion flower
pine

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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