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rink

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

rink

noun \ˈriŋk\

Definition of RINK

1
a : a smooth extent of ice marked off for curling or ice hockey b : a surface of ice for ice-skating; also : a building containing such a rink c : an enclosure for roller-skating
2
: an alley for lawn bowling
3
: a team in bowls or curling

Examples of RINK

  1. The hockey team is practicing at the rink.

Origin of RINK

Middle English (Scots) rinc area in which a contest takes place, from Anglo-French renc row, lists — more at rank
First Known Use: 1787

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