curling broom

Stone path clearer

A curling broom is the implement used in the sport of curling to sweep the ice in front of a sliding stone.

Vigorous sweeping heats the ice surface, reducing friction and allowing the stone to travel farther or straighter.

Modern curling brooms have fabric or synthetic pads rather than actual broom bristles.

Also called a curling brush.

Related
  • brushBristled cleaning tool
  • sweepBrush clean with broom
  • stoneSolid earth fragment
  • iceWater's solid form
  • ice sheetThick glacial landmass covering

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G