Curling. [Origin unknown.] a. intr. = INWICK v. b. trans. in phr. to wick a bore, ‘to drive a stone dexterously through an opening between two guards’ (Jam.). Cf. WICK sb.5 Hence Wicking vbl. sb.2

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1786.  [see GUARD v. 9].

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1811.  Acc. Game Curling, 9. It then becomes necessary … to strike another stone lying at the side, in an oblique direction. This is called wicking. Ibid., 10. Whether they have to draw, strike, wick, or enter a port, they will seldom deviate an inch from their aim.

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1831.  [see INRINGING].

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1898.  [see INWICK v.].

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