Definition

A sport where two teams slide heavy stones on ice towards a target area, aiming to get their stones closest to the center.

Example

The Olympic Games featured a thrilling match of curling between Canada and Sweden.

Conversation

Have you ever watched a game of curling?

Yeah, I saw it during the Winter Olympics last year.

It's actually pretty fascinating how they slide those stones.

Right? I love how strategic curling is with all the teamwork involved.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Curling is derived from the verb "curl" (from Middle English "cyrlen", meaning to form into a curl or spiral) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "curling" refers to the action of forming into curls or spirals.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of forming something into a spiral or curl — that's what curling means.

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