Wide

Wide

A stone that is thrown outside of its intended line of delivery. See also "narrow"

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wide

Sports; Cricket

A Wide ball is signaled by the umpire, if in his judgment, the ball is so wide off the wicket that a striker or batsmen can't reach it while batting from his normal position. A ...

wide

Sports; Curling

A stone that is thrown outside of its intended line of delivery. See also "narrow"

wide

Language; Dictionaries

That which is wide; wide space; width; extent.

wideness

Language; Dictionaries

The quality or state of being wide; breadth; width; great extent from side to side; as, the wideness of a room.

widely

Language; Dictionaries

In a wide manner; to a wide degree or extent; far; extensively; as, the gospel was widely disseminated by the apostles.

biting

Sports; Curling

This is a reference to when a stone is touching the outside circle. See House

bonspiels

Sports; Curling

Curling tournaments.

hack

Sports; Curling

The two rubber blocks that are at each end of the rink from where curlers start their delivery. Right-handed players deliver their stones from the left hack and left-handed ...

hammer

Sports; Curling

The very last stone played at the conclusion of each end.

heavy

Sports; Curling

This is a stone that has been played with too much speed or weight and therefore goes past its mark.

heavy ice

Sports; Curling

This means ice that is playing slow.

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