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Record 1 2002-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

Take an opponent by surprise, hitting back balls with smarter, unexpected spins or placements.

OBS

Related verbs: to fool, surprise, trick.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Tromper ou surprendre un adversaire.

CONT

Vous êtes battu par un adversaire réputé inférieur : vous vous êtes fait «pigeonner» [...] L'occasion de le «pigeonner» par un lob parfaitement ajusté [...]

OBS

Terme connexe : feinte.

Spanish

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