Curling

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/

Curling (noun)

  1. A winter sport where teams slide heavy stones on ice toward a target, using sweeping to control speed and direction.
  2. The state of hair forming tight loops or bends rather than staying straight.

Examples

  • Curling is a team sport played on ice.
  • In curling, players slide stones toward a target.

Curling (verb)

  1. To bend or twist into a curved shape, often forming loops or ringlets.

Examples

  • The ribbon curls into loops when it warms up.
  • Leaves curl into loops as the wind blows.