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DIRECT ATTACK [3 records]

Record 1 2012-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting Techniques
DEF

An attack method that involves the discharge of water or a foam stream directly onto the burning fuel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
DEF

Méthode d'attaque qui comprend la projection d'un jet d'eau ou de mousse directement sur le combustible enflammé.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-03-02

English

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

A simple and direct offensive action.

OBS

The straight or direct thrust is the simplest form of attack; it is made by extending the sword arm and directing the tip of the blade to the target with a lunge but without changing the line of engagement.

French

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

Mouvement offensif simple et direct.

OBS

Le coup droit est la forme la plus simple de l'attaque : la main armée dirige la pointe de la lame vers la cible par une extension du bras suivi d'une fente ou développement du corps sans changer la ligne d'engagement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esgrima
  • Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
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Record 3 2001-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Volleyball

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volleyball

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vóleibol
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