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subbotnik (iou) and Cleaning - Croquet (gambling)


subbotnik (iou)



subbotnik noun. , -s. E20.
[Russian, from subbota Saturday: see -NIK.]
In countries of the former USSR, the practice or an act of working voluntarily on a Saturday, for the benefit of the national economy.

Cleaning - Croquet (gambling)


Also known as clearing, it is the running of a wicket, and therefore removing deadness on all Other balls. Having a dirty ball means that the ball may be picked up (ball-in-hand) and actually cleaned upon notification of ones opponents. It is then replaced to its position with no incurred penalty. (exception: see Rover).