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Record 1 1998-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
CONT

Most "spin-doctors" are noted for their ability to add excessive spin to the ball, making life difficult for unsuspecting opponents.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
CONT

Travailler une balle : lui donner beaucoup d'effet.

OBS

Travailler un geste, une aptitude, etc. : les exercer par la pratique afin de les développer; les soumettre à un entraînement : par exemple, joueur de tennis qui travaille son revers.

Spanish

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