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position one's rock [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

By an adequate delivery, to have one's rock glide to the intended spot, properly placed for the teammates' deliveries to come.

OBS

to position one's rocks properly: For a curler, to place in the house the two rocks delivered in an end, which represents two possible points.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Par un lancer adéquat, faire rouler sa pierre jusqu'au point voulu et la positionner stratégiquement pour les lancers subséquents de ses coéquipiers ou coéquipières.

OBS

placer ses pierres aux bons endroits : Pour un curleur, une curleuse, placer, à l'intérieur de la maison, les deux pierres lancées dans une manche, donc les placer en position de compter.

Spanish

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