[rink] n [ME (Sc) rinc area in which a contest takes place, fr. MF renc place, row--more at rank] (1787) 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