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curling stone
noun
: an ellipsoid stone or occasionally piece of iron with a gooseneck handle used in the game of curling
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In the semifinal against Italy on Monday, American curler Cory Thiesse made the winning shot that knocked the Italian team’s curling stone out of its place.
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Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The former has been used for curling stones since the early 19th century; the latter since curling grew in popularity after World War II.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the brand, the jersey’s eight cascading stars in red, white, and blue represent the curling stones used in competition.
—Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Both William and Kate tried their hand at throwing rocks, or sliding curling stones, during a practice round.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
That's the 40-pound curling stone going down the ice.
—ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
Getting there on the hotel’s little 12-seater boat is an adventure, via Ailsa Craig, the volcanic plug island known for its 40,000 seabirds and the unique granite used curling stones.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
The 75-year-old made just two attempts at sliding a curling stone across the ice sheet at the Oval.
—Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 May 2022
The most malicious one depicted a curling player wearing a shirt with the Chinese national flag using the COVID-19 virus instead of a curling stone.
—Adam Sabes, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2022
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Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The former has been used for curling stones since the early 19th century; the latter since curling grew in popularity after World War II.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the brand, the jersey’s eight cascading stars in red, white, and blue represent the curling stones used in competition.
—Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Both William and Kate tried their hand at throwing rocks, or sliding curling stones, during a practice round.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
That's the 40-pound curling stone going down the ice.
—ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
Getting there on the hotel’s little 12-seater boat is an adventure, via Ailsa Craig, the volcanic plug island known for its 40,000 seabirds and the unique granite used curling stones.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
The 75-year-old made just two attempts at sliding a curling stone across the ice sheet at the Oval.
—Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 May 2022
The most malicious one depicted a curling player wearing a shirt with the Chinese national flag using the COVID-19 virus instead of a curling stone.
—Adam Sabes, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2022
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“Curling stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curling%20stone. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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