curler

Meanings

• noun

  A person or machine that curls or shapes something, especially a ball in the sport of curling.

  - "The curler delivers the stone to the house."
  - "Curling is a winter sport played on ice."
  - "The curler sweeps the ice in front of the stone to control its speed and direction."

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Variants

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curler , curlers

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'cyrling', meaning 'wheel'. In curling, the stone is propelled down the ice by rotating it, much like a wheel.

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Trivia

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1. Curling was originally played outdoors on frozen ponds and lakes.

2. The first recorded curling match took place in Scotland in 1511.

3. The term 'house' refers to the target area in curling, which is marked by circles on the ice.

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1. Curling stone: A heavy, polished granite stone used in the sport of curling. The stone is propelled down the ice by the curler and must be carefully guided to the target area.

2. Curling broom: A long-handled broom used by curlers to sweep the ice in front of the stone to control its speed and direction. The broom is also called a 'broom' or 'broom handle' in curling terminology.

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Curling is a popular sport in countries such as Canada, Scotland, and Sweden. It has been part of the Winter Olympic Games since 1998. Curling is known for its unique combination of strategy, skill, and teamwork.

How to Memorize "curler"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in curling gear, pushing a broom in front of a large stone as it slides down the ice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curler' with the image of a person in curling gear, or with the sound of a stone being delivered in curling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Curling is a cool sport, I sweep the stone and shout!'

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