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Record 1 2010-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

A line running across the back of the rings from sideline to sideline.

OBS

The "hog line" was previously named the "front line" for being the in-play line as compared to the "back line," the out-of-play line.

Key term(s)
  • back-line
  • backline

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Ligne tracée sur la largeur de la piste et tangente à l'arrière du cercle de 12 pieds à la ligne médiane.

OBS

On a déjà appelé la «ligne de jeu» «ligne avant» par opposition à la «ligne arrière», la ligne de hors-jeu.

Spanish

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