Definition

A person who plays the sport of curling, which involves sliding stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area.

Example

The curler skillfully guided the stone down the ice during the championship match.

Conversation

Did you see that new curler on the team?

Yeah, I heard they’re really good!

I think they might help us win the next match.

Definitely! A skilled curler can make all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Curler → The word 'curler' is derived from 'curl' (from Middle English 'curlen', meaning to twist or to curl) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A curler is a person who curls, particularly in the context of the sport of curling.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'twists' or 'curls' things — that's what a curler does, as they are a person who curls.

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