curling iron

or curling irons

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noun

a rod, usually of metal, used when heated for curling the hair, which is twined around it.

Also called curling tongs .

Origin of curling iron

First recorded in 1625–35

Words nearby curling iron

curlew sandpiper, Curley, curli, curlicue, curling, curling iron, curling stone, Curling's ulcer, curling tongs, curl one's hair, curlpaper

Example sentences from the Web for curling iron

She had made a hasty attempt with a curling-iron, and burned her finger and much hair.
Flappers and Philosophers|F. Scott Fitzgerald
A baseboard or wall outlet is convenient for connecting a heater, curling-iron, and other electrically heated devices.
Artificial Light|M. Luckiesh
"Any woman who has a conscience like that ought to cauterize it—with a curling-iron—and get rid of it," he observed dryly.
Amazing Grace|Kate Trimble Sharber
I desired a curling-iron; so I borrowed a big silver dollar of a friend, and hastened away to the largest dry-goods shop.
Alaska|Ella Higginson

The curling-iron holder shown in the sketch can be made of metal tubing having the size to fit both iron and gas jet.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various