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Backline The line across the ice at the back of the house. Stones which are over this line are removed from play.
Button The circle at the center of the house.
Hacks The foot-holds at each end of the ice from which the stone is delivered.
Hogline A line 10 meters from the hack at each end of the ice.
Pebble A fine spray of water applied to a sheet of curling ice before commencing play.
Roll The movement of a curling stone after it has struck a stationary stone in play.
Tee line The line that passes through the centre of the house parallel to the hog line and backline.
Out-turn The rotation applied to the handle of a stone that causes it to turn and curl in a counter-clockwise direction for a right-handed curler.
In-turn The rotation applied to the handle of a stone that causes it to rotate in a clockwise direction and curl for a right-handed curler.
Sheet The specific playing surface upon which a curling game is played. Size is minimum 14’2″ wide and 146′ long.
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