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Record 1 1999-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
CONT

Debris on the ice or the sweeping or brushing of an already soft ice can slow up a moving rock.

OBS

For the same reasons, a rock can come to a complete stop before reaching the target, or take a path different from the intended one.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
CONT

Des débris sur la glace de même que le balayage ou brossage sur une glace déjà molle peuvent ralentir une pierre en mouvement.

OBS

Pour les mêmes raisons, une pierre peut en venir à s'arrêter complètement ou à adopter une trajectoire autre que celle qui lui a été impartie.

Spanish

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