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PEAKED ICE [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

An ice whose surface has rounded flat peaks which drive the rocks out of their path or force them to the sides.

CONT

The peaked ice surface of a curling sheet.

OBS

Antonym: bowled ice, dished ice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Glace dont la surface accuse de légères saillies arrondies qui font dévier les pierres de leur trajectoire ou les entraînent sur les côtés de la piste.

CONT

La surface convexe d'une piste de curling.

OBS

Antonyme : surface concave.

Spanish

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