Tuesday, 23 February 2010 7 curling terms

  1. Biter - A stone that barely touches the outside of the 12 foot ring
  2. Burn - To accidentally touch a moving stone
  3. Die! - A call given by the skip for the sweepers to stop sweeping a rock
  4. Kizzle kazzle - A delivered stone that is intentionally wobbled to compensate for water, slush or snow on the ice surface
  5. Port - A space between two stones just wide enough for a delivered stone to pass through
  6. Stacking the brooms - Slang for socializing with teammates and opponents, often over a drink, after a game
  7. Wick - A shot where the played stone touches a stationary stone just enough that the played stone changes direction

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