In curling, a shot in which you want your stone to come to a stop in direct contact with an opponent's stone within the rings.

The purpose of such a shot is to provide backing for your stone. If your opponents try to take out your stone, the kinetic force will be transmitted through to their stone, which will then be the one making an ignominious departure from the rings.

Making a freeze requires a shooter to have good weight, and as always good sweeping.