Glossary of Curling - G

G

Guard

A rock that is placed in front of another rock to protect it from being knocked out by the other team, or placed with the intent to later curl another rock around it and thus be protected; typically placed between the hog line and the very front of the house

Gripper

A rubber or other material attached to a curling shoe to improve traction on the ice; also known as an anti-slider; see Slider