Phrase guide

hair curler

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of hair roller.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hair roller

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: curler, roller, crimper

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mechanical device

History

Etymology

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