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curling

[ˈkɜːrlɪŋ]

curling Definition

  • 1a game played on ice, especially in Scotland and Canada, in which large round stones are slid across the surface towards a target
  • 2the act of curling hair

Using curling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Curling is a popular winter sport in Canada.

  • Example

    She spent an hour curling her hair before the party.

  • Example

    The curling team won the gold medal at the Olympics.

curling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for curling

  • hair curling
  • ice sport
  • stone sliding

Phrases with curling

  • a tool used to curl hair by heating it up and wrapping sections of hair around it

    Example

    She used a curling iron to create loose waves in her hair.

  • a large, heavy, polished stone used in the game of curling

    Example

    The curling stone glided across the ice towards the target.

  • a specially prepared area of ice for playing the game of curling

    Example

    The curling rink was filled with spectators cheering on their favorite teams.

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Summary: curling in Brief

The term 'curling' [ˈkɜːrlɪŋ] refers to two distinct activities. The first is a game played on ice, especially in Scotland and Canada, in which large round stones are slid across the surface towards a target. The second is the act of curling hair. Curling extends into phrases like 'curling iron,' and 'curling stone,' denoting tools used for hair or the game, respectively.

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