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top of the house


The area within the house that lies between the hog line and the tee line.
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term


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alternate


A registered, non-playing member of the team who is eligible to substitute for one of the competing players.
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away end


The end of the sheet to which the first stone of a game is delivered.
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back board / bumper


Material (e.g. foam or wood) placed at the end (perimeter) of each sheet of ice.
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back house weight


The speed given to a stone at delivery so that it will just reach the back of the house.
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back line


A line at the back of the house, extending across the width of the sheet, which is parallel to and located 1.829 m. (6 ft.) from each tee line.
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back of the house


The area within the house that lies between the tee line and the back line.
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biter


A stone that just touches the outer edge of the outside circle of the house.
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blank end


An end resulting in no score for either team.
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