Definition of CURLER

curler

Plural: curlers

Noun

  • An object or person that causes something to curl.
  • a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it
    • "a woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight"
  • One of a set of small cylindrical tubes used to curl hair.
  • A sportsman who plays curling.
  • A pass or a shot of the ball which swerves.
  • A wave which breaks with a barrel

Examples

  • The captain sent a curler into the top corner of the net.
  • The skillful player was a master CURLER of letters, twisting them into unexpected words.

Origin / Etymology

From curl + -er.

Synonyms

crimper, hair curler, roller, hair roller

Scrabble Score: 8

curler: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
curler: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
curler: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

curler: valid Words With Friends Word