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POSITION ONESELF [1 record]

Record 1 1999-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
CONT

An expression said of a curler. (a) to position oneself: Said of a curler placing his foot in the hack to deliver a rock. (b) to position oneself to score: Said of a curler who had delivered a marker. (c) to position oneself in a bad situation: Said of a curler who had delivered a rock so that the opponent's next rock could score.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
CONT

Expression qui s'utilise par rapport au curleur (à la curleuse). a) se placer : Se dit d'un curleur qui prend position dans l'appui-pied pour effectuer son lancer. b) se placer en position de compter : Se dit d'un curleur qui a placé une pierre pouvant marquer un point. c) se placer en mauvaise situation : Se dit d'un curleur qui a placé une pierre de façon à avantager l'adversaire, particulièrement pour le coup suivant.

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