curling
UK: ˈkɜː.lɪŋ | US: ˈkɜːr.lɪŋ
n. a sport played on ice where players slide stones toward a target area
n. the action or process of curling (e.g., hair or leaves)
v. present participle of "curl" (to form into a curved or spiral shape)
The word "curling" originates from the verb "curl," derived from Middle English "crullen" (to twist or bend), which traces back to Old Norse "krulla" (to curl). The suffix "-ing" denotes the action or result of curling, reflecting both the sport (where stones glide in a curved path) and the general act of forming curves (e.g., hair or paper). The sport's name emerged in the 16th century, inspired by the stone's motion.
Curling is a popular winter sport in Canada.
She won a gold medal in team curling at the Olympics.
The leaves were curling in the dry heat.
He practiced curling his hair with a new iron.
The smoke curled upward from the chimney.