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| curl up |
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1. intransitive verb curve body and draw up legs: to sit or lie with the body curved and the legs tucked up
 curl up in bed with a good novel
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2. transitive and intransitive verb coil: to become curved or coiled, or bend, twist, or wind something into a curved or spiral shape
The paper curled up in the fire before it burst into flames.
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3. intransitive verb feel extremely embarrassed: to be overcome with embarrassment, revulsion, or some other strong feeling
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When I realized my mistake I just wanted to curl up and disappear.
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