PEEL
    A high speed takeout shot that removes one or more stones from play and which the shooter rock usually rebounds out of play.

  PEEL WEIGHT
    The highest weight/velocity that is normally used in curling. High speed is desirable to minimize curl because of the need for precision hitting.

  PICK
    Objects picked up (deposited/adhered to the rock’s running surface) which will cause a radical change in friction conditions and subsequent erratic rock motion. See "hard" pick and "soft" pick.

    PORT/PORTAL
    An opening of 11-18" between two rocks that may or may not be staggered allowing passage of the shooter rock which is 11" in diameter.

    RAISE
    A hit on an object rock that promotes it ahead in play or onto another stationary rock (double raise).

    READING THE ICE
    The analysis of more than 20 physical variables that affect the amount of lateral/sideways rock movement from the delivered target brush line to the rock's final unaided stopping spot on the ice due to the imparted turn. Understanding the changes in ice friction conditions which affect rock speed as well as curl.

     READING THE CURL
    Analysis of the specific variables that affect rock speed and travel path, particularly the amount of lateral rock movement from the delivered line to target rock or spot on the ice due to the imparted turn.

    RELEASE
    In the rock delivery sequence, the final removal of the hand from the rock before the rock clears (Canadian rules) the near hogline.