cingle

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/ or /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ (nonstandard)

Definitions

1. noun

A single or a single turn, especially of a curl or a twist, in a curl of hair.

“The girl’s hair had a lovely cingle on the side of her head.”

2. verb

To twist or curl (something, especially hair) into a single turn or curl.

“The hairstylist cingled the hair into a beautiful bun.”

Synonyms

  • curl
  • twist

Antonyms

  • disentangle
  • unravel