curlicue

• Substantivo que designa uma forma decorativa, sinuosa ou em espiral, frequentemente semelhante a um caracol ou a uma série de círculos concêntricos; também pode indicar um floreio ou arabesco na escrita ou no desenho.

A noun referring to a decorative, twisting, or spiral shape, often resembling a curl or a series of concentric circles.

1. Decorative spiral or twistC1formalart

   A decorative curl or twist, often used in writing, design, or architecture.

   Voluta

   • The calligrapher added an elegant curlicue to the capital letter.
   • The wrought-iron gate was adorned with intricate curlicues.
   • Her signature ended with a playful curlicue.

   Sinônimosarabesquecoilcurlflourishspiralswirltwirlwhorl

2. A short twisting lineC1formal

   A small, twisting line or shape, often found in patterns or natural forms.

   Curva sinuosa

   • The smoke rose in a delicate curlicue from the candle.
   • The artist painted a series of curlicues along the border.
   • A curlicue of hair fell across her forehead.

   Sinônimosarabesquecoilcurlflourishhookloopspiralsquiggleswirltwist