I. ˈriŋk noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English (Scots dialect) renk, rinc area in which a combat or contest takes place, from Middle French renc, ranc, reng, rang line, place, row, rank — more at rank
1.
a. : a smooth level extent of ice marked off for curling or ice hockey — see curling illustration, ice hockey illustration
b. : an enclosed sheet of ice usually artificial and under cover for ice-skating ; also : a building containing such a rink
c. : a covered enclosure for roller-skating
2. : a division of a bowling green 19 to 21 feet in width and running the length of the green and large enough for a match
3.
a. : a team of four players in a game of bowls or curling
b. : a game of bowls or curling played by four players on each side
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to skate at a rink