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rink

noun \ˈriŋk\

: an often enclosed area that has a special surface of ice, smooth pavement, etc., and that is used for skating

Full Definition of RINK

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

: an alley for lawn bowling

: a team in bowls or curling

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

First Known Use: 1787

RINK Defined for Kids

noun \ˈriŋk\

: a place for ice-skating or roller-skating

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