whorls

noun

plural of whorl
as in spirals

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  1. curves
  2. coils
  3. curls
  4. twists
Noun
  • The chairs themselves have a sculptural look, matching the rest of the brand’s Dapple collection, which sports sloping curves and modern Scandi appeal.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Before making it as an actress, Jayne put her curves on display in her modeling career.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of curves
Noun
  • The wraps will form a series of tight coils and cinch down around the main line.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
  • This durable twin mattress has internal air coils for support and a pillow rest at one end.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • Following her blonde era, Zendaya opted to chop off her locks and embrace her curls.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • Dominic Sessa, the star of the film, sported his Bourdain-esque curls (absent were the accompanying mutton chops) and swirled a glass of red wine while tucked into one of the massive banquettes.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of curls
Noun
  • The knob twists and depresses like a button (with programmable options for both a short and long press).
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are cameos, twists and a fair amount of busywork setting up future films, but but the film’s focus remains squarely on Holland’s twin mission of defeating a mysterious new enemy and dealing with the aching loss of his girlfriend.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of twists
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