curls up
Assumes fetal position
Curls up describes drawing the body into a compact, curved position—knees toward chest, limbs tucked in.
People curl up for warmth, comfort, or sleep: She curled up on the couch with a book.
Animals do the same: The cat curled up in a sunny spot.
The phrase suggests coziness and self-containment.
- huddlesGathers in tight group
- nestlesSettles in snugly
- fetal positionCurled, knees drawn up
- tuckFold into concealment
- tucks inSecures bedding around someone
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