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I'm actually so low maintenance when it comes to my hair. It's naturally stick-straight, but I do like to use a curling iron to give my locks some life.
Laura Osnes

Meaning of "curling iron" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CURLING IRON

curling iron  [ˈkɜːlɪŋ ˈaɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CURLING IRON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Curling iron is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CURLING IRON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

curling iron

Hair iron

A hair iron or hair tong is a tool used to change the structure of the hair using heat. There are three general kinds: curling irons, used to make the hair curly, straightening irons, commonly called straighteners or flat irons, used to straighten the hair, and crimping irons, used to create crimps of the desired size in the hair. Most models have electric heating; cordless curling irons typically use butane. Overuse of these tools can cause damage to hair.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CURLING IRON


anion
ˈænˌaɪən
Brian
ˈbraɪən
cast-iron
ˌkɑːstˈaɪən
cation
ˈkætaɪən
dandelion
ˈdændɪˌlaɪən
eyen
ˈaɪən
flatiron
ˈflætˌaɪən
Hawaiian
həˈwaɪən
ion
ˈaɪən
iron
ˈaɪən
lion
ˈlaɪən
Mayan
ˈmaɪən
noniron
ˌnɒnˈaɪən
O´Brien
əˈbraɪən
Orion
əˈraɪən
Paraguayan
ˌpærəˈɡwaɪən
pian
ˈpaɪən
scion
ˈsaɪən
Uruguayan
ˌjʊərəˈɡwaɪən
Zion
ˈzaɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CURLING IRON

curler
curlew
curlew sandpiper
curli
curlicue
curlier
curliest
curliewurlie
curlily
curliness
curling
curling irons
curling pins
curling tongs
curlpaper
curly
curly bracket
curly lettuce
curly-coated retriever
curly-haired

WORDS THAT END LIKE CURLING IRON

angle iron
cast iron
channel iron
corrugated iron
environ
galvanised iron
galvanized iron
ingot iron
leg iron
malleable cast iron
malleable iron
pig iron
pump iron
scrap iron
shooting iron
smoothing iron
soft iron
soldering iron
steam iron
waffle iron
wrought iron

Synonyms and antonyms of curling iron in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «curling iron» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CURLING IRON

Find out the translation of curling iron to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of curling iron from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «curling iron» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卷发
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rizador
570 millions of speakers

English

curling iron
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कर्लिंग लोहा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشباك الحديد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плойка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

curling ferro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কার্লিং লোহা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fer à friser
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

besi pemanas kerinting rambut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lockenstab
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヘアアイロン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

헤어 아이언
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Curling iron
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

uốn sắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கர்லிங் இரும்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कर्लिंग लोह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

saç maşası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ferro arricciacapelli
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lokówka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плойка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ondulator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σίδερο για μπούκλες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

krul yster
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

locktång
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

krølltang
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of curling iron

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CURLING IRON»

The term «curling iron» is regularly used and occupies the 62.554 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CURLING IRON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about curling iron

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3 QUOTES WITH «CURLING IRON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word curling iron.
1
Camila Alves
I love wearing my hair curly, but turning the curling iron all the way up creates curls that look really made up and artificial.
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Sara Bareilles
My hairstylist taught me a trick for my hair. You section off your hair and put them up in these crazy little knots and then it looks like you curled your hair. It's saved me so much time 'cause on the road you don't have time or plugs to plug your curling iron in.
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Laura Osnes
I'm actually so low maintenance when it comes to my hair. It's naturally stick-straight, but I do like to use a curling iron to give my locks some life.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CURLING IRON»

Discover the use of curling iron in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to curling iron and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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New Fix-it-yourself Manual
In a set of curlers, a solid metal plate called a heat sink transfers heat from the element to the warming posts on which the rollers are placed In contrast, the barrel of a curling iron is heated by an element located inside the barrel. Curlers and ...
Editors of Reader's Digest, 2009
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1897 Sears Roebuck & Co. Catalogue
Medium size, or Little Princess Curlei same as No. 15036; length, 7& inches. Each, 6c. No. 15038. Full size, Princess Curler, polished steel nickel plated, antique handles ; length of curler, 91* inches. Each, 7c. No. 15039. Paragon Curling Iron.
Skyhorse Publishing, 2007
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Popular Mechanics
THE curling-iron heater consists of a heating element in the form of a hollow tube into which the curling iron may be inserted. The end of the tube, or heating element, is normally closed with a piece of metal, which must be pushed downward to ...
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Annual Report of the Commissioner of Patents
Implement for removing Curling-iron Curling-iron Curling-iron Curling-iron Curling-iron Curling-iron Curling-iron Curling-iron Curling-iron Curling-iron Curling iron Curling-iron beating attachment Curling-iron holder Curling-iron holder ...
United States. Patent Office, 1896
5
No Sense of Humor: The Rebuilding Stage Special Edition
The Curling Iron was told to give us and the Toothpicks the signal as soon as the money exchanged hands. The Porcupineplaced the Toothpicks in strategic points inthe park after itwas thoroughly searched. We arrivedwell in advance ofthe ...
Nick Morgan, 2014
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United States Congressional Serial Set
Curling-Iron. A. H. Oemmell. No. 917,580; Apr. 6; Sp. p. 1209; Gai. vol. 141; p. 212. Curling-Iron. M. R. Prudhomme. No. 922.949; May 25; T3p. p. 5895; Gai. vol. 142; p. 1027. Curling-iron, Electric. C. W. WUmot. No. 930.586; Aug. 10; Sp. p.
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Commissioner of Patents Annual Report
No. 1.204.051; Nov. 14; Curing ireshitycut cro s. Apparatus for. A. .i. .\'o. 1.1919 0; July L5; Gaz. vol. 228: p. 1115. No. 1.190.337; July 11; Gaz. vol. 228; p. 440. Curling-iron. G. H. Harper. No. 1.181.184; May 2; Curling-iron. S. Trood. vol. 233; p.
United States. Patent Office, 1917
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Specifications and Drawings of Patents Issued from the ...
3, the crank 18 is rotated to wind the lock of hair upon the main curling-iron, and when this is completed close up to the roots the handles are released, thereby permitting the arms of -the supplemental curler to impinge the outer turn of the curl, ...
United States. Patent Office, 1905
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Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
James I. Aver, Cambridge, and Horace B. Gale, Natick, Mass., •assignors to Simplex Electric Heating Company, Cambridge, Mass., a Corporation of Massachusetts. Piled June 3, 1910. Serial No. 564,747. 1. A curling iron heater, comprising a ...
10
Clean It Fast, Clean It Right: The Ultimate Guide to Making ...
Get as wild as you like when you're putting that curling iron to use — that's your business. But when it comes to cleaning them, the simplest cleaning method is also the best. Technique: Unplug your curling iron and allow it to cool before ...
Jeff Bredenberg, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CURLING IRON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term curling iron is used in the context of the following news items.
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Breaking: The Sun Is Hot
And even though I am completely nude, I feel like someone put a curling iron on its highest setting, covered it in hot coals, and then stuck it ... «TheStranger.com, Jul 15»
2
Police: Dad beat father-in-law over parenting dispute
She told police that her husband also hit her in the face with a curling iron. The victim needed dental work in addition to dealing with pain of ... «Brooklyn Daily, Jul 15»
3
4 Ways to Wear Your Hair Down for Your Wedding
For a romantic look, twist away from your face, holding a 1-inch curling iron at an angle. Finish with flexible hold hairspray for a look similar to ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
4
Giambattista Valli Dresses Up Ponytails With a Hit of Unexpected …
... to describe his technique before concluding, “It should feel like it's been done with hands, rather than being wrapped around a curling iron. «Style.com, Jul 15»
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TRANSFORMATION: Box To Caramel Toffee Brown
Step 8: Finish with a cut and style with a 1 1/2 BabylissPro titanium curling iron. Hair is prepped with Kenra Heat Protectant, Kenra Hairspray, ... «ModernSalon.com, Jul 15»
6
13 Thoughts Every Girl Has When There's Nothing to Wear
Where is my curling iron? May be lots of make up and a hot hairstyle will make a difference. I think I am just going to stay home forever and ... «iDiva.com, Jul 15»
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6 Awesome Ways To Take Care Of Natural Hair After The Gym
I'd get a wash and set at the beginning of every week. Somedays, I'd a side braid on day two, maybe hit it with a curling iron by day three. «The FADER, Jul 15»
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4 hot-weather hairstyles from Amber Heard, Eva Longoria's mane man
These are four looks he created on his celeb clients that can easily be done on your own with some bobby pins, hairspray and a curling iron. «HELLO! US, Jul 15»
9
Spice up your look! 4 summer hair ideas for the holiday weekend
Wrap each section of hair around the barrel of the curling iron or wand and hold for a few seconds to secure the look. Repeat this with all of the ... «Today.com, Jul 15»
10
If Emilia Clarke's Hair and Makeup Don't Say "Summer," We Don't …
... into damp hair and ample drying time should get you pretty close. (You can always go back in with a curling iron to add more bend.) ... «MarieClaire.com, Jul 15»

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