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TIME CUT [2 records]

Record 1 2010-07-23

English

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

time thrust or time cut: A counterattack that is both a parry and a riposte and that is usually made against a compound attack so as to arrive ahead of the opponent's attack.

DEF

time hit: A hit made on a time thrust.

CONT

The time thrust is similar to the stop thrust [or stop hit] but is safer as the thrust is made with opposition which closes the line of attack.

French

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

Contre-attaque directe, qui prend un temps à l'offensive adverse en fermant la ligne dans laquelle elle doit se terminer (temps d'opposition) ou doit passer (temps d'interception); elle consiste en un allongement du bras suivi d'une demi-fente. «Le coup de temps est une sorte de parade-riposte qui s'exécute en un seul temps.» (Clery, L'Escrime, 1973).

CONT

le coup de temps est une action qui consiste à intercepter l'attaque dans une ligne où elle doit passer, ou à faire opposition dans la ligne où elle doit se terminer.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esgrima
  • Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports (Généralités)

Spanish

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