curler

American  

[kur-ler] / ˈkɜr lər /

noun

1. a person or thing that curls.

2. any of various pins, clasps, rollers, or appliances on which locks of hair are wound or clamped for curling. curling.

3. a player at the game of curling. curling.

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curler British  

/ ˈkɜːlə /

noun

1. any of various pins, clasps, or rollers used to curl or wave hair

2. a person or thing that curls

3. a person who plays curling

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Etymology

Origin of curler

First recorded in 1630–40; curl + -er ¹

Example Sentences

And curler Rich Ruohonen, an attorney from Minnesota, became the oldest U.S. winter Olympian at 54.

From Los Angeles Times

As I’m seemingly force-fed curling every time I turn on the Winter Olympics, I have no orientation as to what it takes to be a good curler.

From Los Angeles Times

Team GB's men's curlers are now just two victories away from a remarkable Winter Olympic gold after sneaking into Thursday's semi-finals in Cortina.

From BBC

Team GB's women's curlers' slim hopes of reaching the Winter Olympics semi-finals remain alive after they stole two shots in an incredible final-end victory over the United States.

From BBC

Would it surprise you to know that Team GB's curlers are full-time?

From BBC