n.
Pronunciation: ' ri ŋ k
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English (Sc) rinc area in which a contest takes place, from Anglo-French renc row, lists ― more at RANK
Date: 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