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BITE HOUSE [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

For a rock, to come to rest partially on the outside circle, in front of the house.

OBS

This rock can become a point if well positioned inside the house by an ultimately delivered rock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Pour une pierre, s'immobiliser partiellement au-dessus du cercle extérieur, devant la maison.

OBS

Cette pierre peut devenir un point pour l'équipe si elle est poussée dans la maison par une pierre ultérieurement lancée.

OBS

mordre la maison : Par analogie avec l'expression «mordre un cercle», «mordre une ligne» qui signifie «toucher à peine».

Spanish

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