curling

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/ˈkəɹlɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To cause to move in a curve.
To make into a curl or spiral.
To assume the shape of a curl or spiral.
To move in curves.

noun

The action or motion of something that curls or is curled.“a scornful curling of the lip”
A winter sport where players aim and slide stones down a sheet of ice and attempt to get their color stones closest to the house (a circular target marked on the ice).

Related words

Synonyms

coil roll up arch curve spiral moving curly sport tongs rink winding twisting looping curving coiling spiraling crimping waving

Antonyms

straighten uncoil unroll

Associated

bonspiel brier skipped tankard curler yellowknife skip curled purse curl cad

Rhymes

whirling swirling purling sterling hurling twirling yearling sperling spurling unfurling

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