Meaning of the word curling in English

What does curling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

curling

US /ˈkɝː.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈkɝː.lɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles

Example:
She joined a curling club to learn the sport.
The Winter Olympics feature many exciting sports, including curling.

Adjective

1.

forming into a coiled or spiral shape

Example:
The smoke was curling upwards from the chimney.
Her hair was naturally curling at the ends.
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