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Curling - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Curling is a winter sport where players slide stones on ice toward a target area, while teammates sweep the ice to control the stone’s speed and direction.

curling

/ˈkɜrlɪŋ/ /ˈkɜːlɪŋ/

Definition:

A sport played on ice where players slide stones toward a target area.

Synonyms:

ice sport, rink game, winter sport

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

straightening, flattening

Common Collocations:

curling stone, curling broom, curling rink, curling match, curling team

Derivatives:

curler, curled

Usage Tips:

Use "curling" to refer to the sport or the action of forming curls; context clarifies meaning.

Common Phrases:

sweeping the ice, takeout shot, house in curling

Etymology:

Derived from the verb "curl," from Middle Dutch "crullen," meaning to twist or bend.

Examples:

  • 1. The athletes practiced curling every weekend.
  • 2. She enjoys watching curling during the Winter Olympics.
  • 3. The curling stone glided smoothly across the ice.
  • 4. They joined a local curling club last winter.

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