curling
Translation
curling
Examples
Curling is a popular winter sport.
Curling is a popular winter sport.
They are going curling this weekend.
They are going curling this weekend.
Grammar Patterns
((as a subject)) the sport of curling Curling is a popular winter sport.
((go -ing)) to go and play curling They are going curling this weekend.
Similar Words
Similar: (none for the sport); Other ice sports: ice hockey, figure skating
Etymology
From the verb 'to curl', referring to the curved path the stone takes as it slides across the ice.
Memory Tips
Picture the curling stone 'curling' or curving as it slides on the ice to remember the name of the sport.