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curl up

verb
  1. to curl, make curly, shape into curls (transitive) · Rollers are a good way to curl up your hair.
  2. to become curly (intransitive)
  3. to coil or shrivel, make into a coil (transitive)
  4. to become coiled or shriveled (intransitive)
  5. to shape one's body into a somewhat ball-like shape, with one's legs tucked into the abdomen, especially for cosiness or for protection. (intransitive) · curl up with a good book
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