curls

verb

To form or cause something to form into a spiral or coiled shape.

"The smoke curls upwards from the chimney."

noun

Strands of hair or other material formed into a spiral or coiled shape.

"Her beautiful curls bounced as she walked."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: Robert Floyd Curl Jr., Robert Curl, Robert F. Curl, curve, kink, coil, scroll, roll, ringlet, whorl, gyre, curlicue

Antonyms: uncoil