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HARD HITTER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heavyhitter
1, record 1, English, heavyhitter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hard hitter 2, record 1, English, hard%20hitter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Much of the talk these days is about the right string gauge for different styles of player. Heavy hitters, who use lots of topspin, are usually better off with a thick gauge (usually 15 or 140 mm. thick). Less powerful players who use more touch and feel in their game, are probably better off with 16 gauge (130 mm) or 17 gauge (120 mm) strings. 1, record 1, English, - heavyhitter
Record 1, Key term(s)
- heavy hitter
- big hitter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frappe-fort
1, record 1, French, frappe%2Dfort
correct, masculine noun, masculine and feminine noun, invariable
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cogneur 2, record 1, French, cogneur
correct, masculine noun
- cogneuse 3, record 1, French, cogneuse
correct, feminine noun
- casseur 4, record 1, French, casseur
correct, masculine noun
- casseuse 3, record 1, French, casseuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de joueur de tennis qui possède une excellente frappe de balle et par conséquent manque souvent de «touche» et de précision. Cette catégorie de joueur oblige son adversaire à se défendre et à contre-attaquer. 5, record 1, French, - frappe%2Dfort
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cordages pour tous types de jeu [...] Polyester, Kevlar pour «Casseurs» [...] 4, record 1, French, - frappe%2Dfort
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En épousant la défaite, il a perdu sa réputation de cogneur laborieux. 6, record 1, French, - frappe%2Dfort
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
laborieux cogneur de fond de court. 5, record 1, French, - frappe%2Dfort
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- jugador pegador
1, record 1, Spanish, jugador%20pegador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- jugadora pegadora 2, record 1, Spanish, jugadora%20pegadora
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jugador pegador es aquel que golpea la pelota siempre, no suele dar tregua ni descanso a su oponente y su máxima es: «La mejor defensa es el ataque.». En el tenis moderno, o de actualidad, los jugadores adoptan cada vez más este estilo de juego. 1, record 1, Spanish, - jugador%20pegador
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Boxing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hard hitter 1, record 2, English, hard%20hitter
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Boxe
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dur cogneur
1, record 2, French, dur%20cogneur
masculine 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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