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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- down-the-middle
1, record 1, English, down%2Dthe%2Dmiddle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- down-the-centre 1, record 1, English, down%2Dthe%2Dcentre
correct
- up-the-middle 1, record 1, English, up%2Dthe%2Dmiddle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In doubles, it is always an effective strategy to aim one's shots down the middle between the two opponents. His down-the-line topspin backhand is more potent than his topspin forehand down the line. 1, record 1, English, - down%2Dthe%2Dmiddle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usage: when used predicatively after the qualifier, hyphens are optional; when used adjectivally before the qualifier, hyphens are de rigueur. 1, record 1, English, - down%2Dthe%2Dmiddle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To serve up-the-middle. 1, record 1, English, - down%2Dthe%2Dmiddle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- down-the-center
- down the middle
- down the center
- down the centre
- up the middle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- au centre
1, record 1, French, au%20centre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On pourrait [...] frapper fort au centre afin d'incommoder l'adversaire. 2, record 1, French, - au%20centre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Jouer au centre. 3, record 1, French, - au%20centre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-06-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- down the middle 1, record 2, English, down%20the%20middle
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Scottish country dancing: The basic figures are ... Down the middle and back to place (8 bars). 1, record 2, English, - down%20the%20middle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Danse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avancée vers le centre
1, record 2, French, avanc%C3%A9e%20vers%20le%20centre
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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