curling
word
Definition
Curling is a team sport played on ice, where players slide heavy stones towards a target area marked on the ice. It is most popular in Canada and northern Europe.
Usage & Nuances
Always refers to the winter sport unless otherwise specified. Used mainly in sports contexts. Not to be confused with the verb 'curling' meaning to form a spiral shape.
Spanish: curling (deporte)Portuguese (BR): curling (esporte)Portuguese (PT): curling (desporto)Chinese (Simplified): 冰壶Chinese (Traditional): 冰壺Hindi: कर्लिंग (खेल)Arabic: الكيرلنغ (رياضة)Bengali: কার্লিংRussian: кёрлингJapanese: カーリングVietnamese: môn curlingKorean: 컬링Turkish: curlingUrdu: کرلنگIndonesian: curling
Example Sentences
Many people learn curling in winter.
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I watched curling on TV last night.
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Canada is famous for curling.
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Have you ever tried playing curling? It’s harder than it looks!
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My friends joined a local curling club last year.
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During the Olympics, I get really into watching curling matches.
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