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Record 1 2024-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ballistics
DEF

The point where a bullet just strikes the top of a target.

OBS

first catch: designation and definition officiallly approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Balistique
DEF

Point où une balle ne fait qu'effleurer le haut de la cible.

OBS

premier contact : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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