word

curling

KUR-ling

ˈkɜːrlɪŋ

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Syllable breakdown

curling

Dictionary meaning

A sport in which large rounded stones are slid across a sheet of ice towards a target area (the house), with teammates using brooms to sweep the ice and influence the stone's speed and direction.

Examples

Curling is often called 'chess on ice' because of the strategic element in placing and removing stones.

Common mispronunciations

KUR-ling

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