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Record 1 1999-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

To throw a rock that stops in the centre of the play, close to the centre line, an area already occupied by other rocks.

CONT

To close up the middle of the sheet or play area; to close up the middle of the house.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Lancer une pierre qui s'immobilise au centre du jeu, près de la ligne médiane, une aire déjà occupée par d'autres pierres.

CONT

Bloquer le milieu de la piste ou de l'aire de jeu; bloquer le milieu de la maison.

Spanish

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