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COULE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fencing
  • Combined-Events Contests
DEF

... the taking of the opponent's blade, maintaining momentary contact ... by gliding along it.

OBS

A "coulé" or "glide" is an attack, the fencer sliding his blade along that of his opponent while making a thrust.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escrime
  • Compétitions à épreuves combinées
DEF

[...] action de glisser le fer le long du fer adverse en déployant le bras pour préparer ou loger l'attaque.

OBS

Le «coulé» est une attaque, l'escrimeur glissant sa lame le long du fer adverse en préparation du coup à suivre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esgrima
  • Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
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