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MI-GLISSADE [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

The middle of the distance covered by the curler sliding on the ice with the rock to deliver it; the point where the curler usually releases the rock with the desired draw.

OBS

slide (noun): The motion of a curler sliding away from the hack along the ice to deliver his or her rock. A curling rock glides on the ice, and a curler slides.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Le milieu de la distance couverte par un curleur ou une curleuse glissant sur la glace avec la pierre à lancer; point où, habituellement, il ou elle relâche la pierre avec l'effet désiré.

OBS

glissade : Action d'un curleur ou d'une curleuse qui, au moment de lancer une pierre, glisse avec elle sur une certaine distance avant de la lâcher.

Spanish

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