curl up

In either case, it’s hard to make out what’s going on or even which man has the advantage, as the combatants frequently curl up into a single lump of flesh.

This can lead to "starballing" where starfish curl up to float with the current which can make them vulnerable to beach strandings.

They are curled up inside tin-lined sanctuaries somewhere in southeastern Pennsylvania, not unlike how I curl up next to the air conditioner when it’s over 90 degrees.

Clark said she and a security guard stood and watched as Combs repeatedly kicked Ventura with “100% force” as the singer curled up to protect herself, according to Associated Press.

"Even thinking about that place in Dhaka makes me feel horrible. There was no space to lie down properly, so I had to sleep being curled up. I couldn't stretch my legs while lying down."