whorls

noun

plural of whorl
as in spirals

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  1. curves
  2. coils
  3. curls
  4. twists
Noun
  • Make careful vertical swipes, run the vegetable peeler down the sides of the fruit, following its curves to trim closely between the skin and the flesh.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Users can store up to five profiles on the physical device, including different headphone calibrations and custom tonal curves.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of curves
Noun
  • Her hair is almost exactly the same length throughout, but the top is slightly longer to accentuate her coils.
    — Audrey Noble, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Replacing air filters regularly, cleaning outdoor condenser coils and scheduling annual professional tune-ups can help an air conditioner maintain peak efficiency.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • Brittany Mahomes showed off a head full of romantic wavy curls created by Nashville stylist Brooke Barloe, who posted a photo on her Instagram.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Steam rises in slow curls from a shaping stand while local kids climb onto high-top chairs and a Coors Light is passed between old friends across the counter.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
Definition of curls
Noun
  • Formed in 2014, the six-woman band injects fresh new spirit and musical twists into the flamenco traditions its members embrace.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • The new batch of episodes will also have a fresh theme, which Chen Moonves teased as channeling iconic moments from Big Brother history and time-bending twists that would directly impact the game.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of twists
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