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Record 1 2014-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Basketball
DEF

A turn in which the initial free leg motion is forward the rear, and it is usually used by en offensive player in an attempt to place her body between the ball and the player guarding her.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Basket-ball
DEF

Pivot exécuté en appui sur le pied arrière.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skating
OBS

man in spiral figures

OBS

Figure skating term(s).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patinage
OBS

homme dans les figures de la spirale

OBS

Terme(s) de patinage artistique.

Spanish

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