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curlicue
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun curlicue has 2 senses
  1. coil, whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll - a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
    --1 is a kind of round shape
    --1 has particulars: corolla; calyx; verticil
  2. squiggle, curlicue - a short twisting line
    --2 is a kind of line

Definitions from the Web

Curlicue

noun

  1. a decorative curled shape or pattern.

Sample sentences:

  1. The calligrapher added a beautiful curlicue to the letter.
  2. The pastry chef adorned the cake with delicate curlicues made of icing.

verb

  1. to form or decorate with curlicues.

Sample sentences:

  1. I watched as she curlicued the wire into an elaborate design.
  2. The artist expertly curlicued the paintbrush across the canvas.

adjective

  1. related to or resembling a curlicue.

Sample sentences:

  1. The antique furniture featured curlicue detailing.
  2. The playful font used curlicue letters for a whimsical effect.

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