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DULL ROCK [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

A rock whose surface in contact with the ice has lost its concave central area through usage.

OBS

The succion that follows slows the movement of the rock on the ice and plays against efficiency in the deliveries.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Pierre dont la surface [en contact avec la glace] devient plate à l'usure.

OBS

La succion qui s'ensuit ralentit considérablement la pierre et l'empêche de réagir à l'effet que le curleur lui impartit.

Spanish

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