curling

noun

curl·​ing ˈkər-liŋ How to pronounce curling (audio)
: a game in which two teams of four players each slide curling stones over a stretch of ice toward a target circle

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The folks over at CHI have created a genius device that actually does all the annoying curling and holding for you. Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 The upcoming Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will be the first time the event returns to a former host country and features a new debut of winter sports — alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling — in the competition. Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024 Barca grew in intensity against a visiting side who looked stunned and Raphinha netted a brilliant curling strike from the edge of the box after receiving a crossfield pass from Marc Casado just before halftime. Fernando Kallas, Reuters, 24 Oct. 2024 There is zero vibe on the curling excursion with Lisa, Meili, and Britani. Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for curling 

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of curling was in 1620

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“Curling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curling. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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curling

noun
curl·​ing ˈkər-liŋ How to pronounce curling (audio)
: a game in which two teams of four players slide special stones over ice toward a target circle
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