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CRISSCROSSING [5 records]

Record 1 2012-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
OBS

poaching: a strategy in doubles play in which the player closest to the net extends the range of his reach by cutting in front of his or her partner in order to attempt a volley on the return of serve intended for his partner waiting near the baseline.

OBS

There is a slight difference between "poaching" and "interception". The first term implies a resolve to move over to one's partner's side of the court, whether one is expecting to make contact with the ball or not. The second term implies less doubt as to whether the ball will come or not. It will come and the player will meet the ball to put it away. In general, the French term "interception" conveys both English meanings. In English, the term "poaching" denotes a strategy as well as a set of specific actions used in doubles play; the term "poach" is the result of these actions. The French term "braconnage" denotes the action, while the term "interception" denotes the result. Related terms :crisscrossing, switching, to intervene.

CONT

You can advance the cause of your pairing by improving the ability to use the player nearer the net [net guard] to intervene, or fake to do so, in the exchanges. The interception of the return of serve or a mid-rally shot will demonstrate your resolve to dominate that court position ... Even if your success rate is not all it could be, the threat you pose may be sufficient to earn other points, and to feint the interception when you have no intention of following through can induce a weak response which can be put away by your team-mate ... The poaching shot is usually down the sidelines, wide of the opposing net guard.

PHR

fake poach; to set up a poach.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

En double, résultat de l'action selon laquelle un joueur placé au filet anticipe le retour adverse, croise et réussit (ou manque) un coup destiné à son partenaire; action de cueillir la balle sur le retour adverse.

OBS

L'interception n'est pas à rechercher systématiquement, c'est un coup d'opportunité. Terme connexe : braconnage [action].

CONT

Ce joueur excelle à frapper des services «canon» et des interceptions fulgurantes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de raqueta
CONT

En caso de cruce, su compañero deberá permutar su puesto.

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Record 2 2006-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
  • Transport of Goods
CONT

Capsule pipeline is a new pipeline technology that can transport freight such as coal and other minerals, solid waste including hazardous waste, grain and other agricultural products, mail and parcels, and many other products. The pipeline is underground and environmentally friendly, safe, reliable, energy efficient and weatherproof. Use of such underground pipelines to transport freight not only reduces freight transportation cost but also reduces the number of trucks on highways and streets, and freight trains crisscrossing the nation.

OBS

There are three general types of capsule pipelines: pneumatic capsule pipeline (PCP), hydraulic capsule pipeline (HCP), and coal log pipeline (CLP).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canalisations à grande distance
  • Transport de marchandises

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ice Hockey
CONT

Wingers ... cover the points and generally keep in motion for the fast breakout, therefore, forcing the opponent from becoming overly aggressive in the defensive zone.

CONT

The wing player serves a ground ball toward the middle player. The middle player receives, turns and serves a diagonal ball in front of the opposite wing player, who is making a wide penetrating run into the corner. The middle player and the first wing player make crisscrossing runs to the near and far post. The overlapping wing player makes a crossing pass for a shot on goal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hockey sur glace
DEF

[joueur situé] de chaque côté du joueur de centre.

CONT

Celui qui est situé à la gauche du joueur de centre est l'ailier gauche, celui qui se situe à la droite est l'ailier droit.

Spanish

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Record 4 1998-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

A strategy in doubles play in which the player closest to the net on the serving team cuts in front of his or her partner in order to play a volley on the return of serve intended for his partner waiting near the baseline. Used as a surprise tactic or to shield a weaker partner from pressure.

OBS

There is a slight difference between "poaching" and "interception". The first term implies a resolve to move over to one's partner's side of the court, whether one is expecting to make contact with the ball or not. The second term implies less doubt as to whether the ball will come or not. It will come and the player will meet the ball to put it away. In more general French term "interception" conveys both English meanings. In English, the term "poaching" denotes a strategy as well as a set of specific actions used in doubles play; the term "poach" is the result of these actions. The French term "braconnage" denotes the action, while the term "interception" denotes the result. Related terms :crisscrossing, switching, to intervene.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

En double, stratégie où le joueur au filet se déplace du côté de son partenaire le serveur, pour frapper une volée. C'est ce qu'on appelle chiper la balle.

OBS

Terme connexe : interception [résultat].

Key term(s)
  • chiper

Spanish

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Record 5 1991-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Elements
OBS

a type of jetty that uses crisscrossing pieces of wood as supports

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments du bâtiment

Spanish

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