TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BURST SPEED [1 record]

Record 1 2003-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports (General)
  • Track and Field
  • Cycling
DEF

A sudden, brief burst of energy, increased activity, etc., as near the end of a race.

CONT

To improve your position during a race or to "drop" your rivals from contact, it is necessary to make "spurts" of increased pace to pass and break away ... It is most advantageous to pass or break away on the straightaways, but if you want to ensure a surprise, you may spurt on the bends.

CONT

Riley's spurt stratified the pack, as defending champion David Kimani and Villanova's Adrian Blinoce were the only runners to cover the move.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports (Généralités)
  • Athlétisme
  • Cyclisme
CONT

L'athlète qui veut brusquement changer de vitesse effectue un démarrage [...] Ce démarrage se produit soit au moment du départ, soit pendant la course lorsqu'il est nécessaire de lâcher un adversaire, d'amorcer le sprint final.

CONT

A 300m de l'arrivée, Gebresselassie place un démarrage foudroyant et s'élance dans un sprint digne d'un coureur de 1500m.

CONT

La pointe de vitesse ça se fait toujours dans les derniers 20 metres.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes (Generalidades)
  • Atletismo
  • Ciclismo
DEF

Aceleración repentina en busca de la escapada.

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: