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Record 1 1999-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
CONT

Debris on the ice can stop a moving rock from getting at its target or put it out of its path.

OBS

For the same reasons, a moving rock can be slowed down and its path, shortened.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
CONT

Des débris sur la glace peuvent interrompre le déplacement d'une pierre en mouvement ou l'orienter dans une trajectoire autre que celle qui lui a été impartie.

OBS

Pour les mêmes raisons, le déplacement d'une pierre peut être ralenti ou sa trajectoire, raccourcie.

Key term(s)
  • freiner

Spanish

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