curl up

To make your body into a small, rounded shape, like a ball, especially to relax or stay warm.

"She curled up on the sofa with a mug of tea and a good novel."

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I curl up while sleeping?

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Is there a way to not curl up?

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Conan O'Brien · 3:24

grow my nails out till they curl up."

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Andrew Huberman · 56:44

and again, if you curl up under the covers,

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they curl up to your neck and they'll...

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