hogged stone
What Is The Definition Of Hogged Stone In Curling?
1. A hogged stone is a thrown stone that does not cross the far hog-line. It does not reach the free guard zone and is thus removed from play.
Why Is It Called A Hogged Stone?
A hogged stone gets its name from the hog-line. The hog-line’s name originates from old Scottish slang for a weak lamb.
Example Of How Hogged Stone Is Used In Commentary
1. Unexpectedly, Anna Hasselborg’s guard shot ended up a hogged stone, as it did not cross the hog-line. It will need to be removed from play, and Sweden ends up with a costly mistake.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Curling
Also Seen As:
1. Hogged rock