1. plural of curling; the sport in which players slide stones on ice toward a target circle
Usage: commonly used in competitive and recreational contexts; often capitalized when referring to the sport
2. plural of curling; the action or process of forming into curls or coils
Usage: used in general contexts describing hair, smoke, or other materials

Examples

• The curlings competition attracted teams from across the country.
• She watched the curlings match on television during the winter Olympics.
• The smoke's curlings rose gracefully from the chimney.
• The curlings of her hair framed her face beautifully.
• Multiple curlings of the rope were needed to secure the load.
• The river's curlings created a scenic landscape.