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Record 1 1999-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

The action [or play] of blocking [with the last rock delivered] an opening between two rocks.

OBS

opening (noun); port: A space between two rocks that is wide enough to allow a delivered rock to slip by between them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Jeu qui consiste à occuper, avec la pierre à lancer ou qu'on vient de lancer, l'écart entre deux pierres sur le jeu.

OBS

ouverture : Écart assez grand entre deux pierres pour qu'une autre puisse s'y faufiler.

Key term(s)
  • blocage

Spanish

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