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THRUST PARRY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
- Combined-Events Contests
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- time thrust
1, record 1, English, time%20thrust
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- time cut 2, record 1, English, time%20cut
correct
- time hit 3, record 1, English, time%20hit
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
time thrust or time cut : A counterattack that is both a parry and a riposte and that is usually made against a compound attack so as to arrive ahead of the opponent's attack. 2, record 1, English, - time%20thrust
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
time hit: A hit made on a time thrust. 2, record 1, English, - time%20thrust
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The time thrust is similar to the stop thrust [or stop hit] but is safer as the thrust is made with opposition which closes the line of attack. 4, record 1, English, - time%20thrust
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coup de temps
1, record 1, French, coup%20de%20temps
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contre-attaque directe, qui prend un temps à l'offensive adverse en fermant la ligne dans laquelle elle doit se terminer (temps d'opposition) ou doit passer (temps d'interception); elle consiste en un allongement du bras suivi d'une demi-fente. «Le coup de temps est une sorte de parade-riposte qui s'exécute en un seul temps.» (Clery, L'Escrime, 1973). 2, record 1, French, - coup%20de%20temps
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
le coup de temps est une action qui consiste à intercepter l'attaque dans une ligne où elle doit passer, ou à faire opposition dans la ligne où elle doit se terminer. 3, record 1, French, - coup%20de%20temps
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
- Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- toque de tiempo
1, record 1, Spanish, toque%20de%20tiempo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quarte
1, record 2, English, quarte
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- carte 2, record 2, English, carte
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fourth position(of thrust or parry) in which the hand is turned nails up, and the point of the weapon is about eye level. 2, record 2, English, - quarte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hand supinated, point of blade above belt, protects inside high. 3, record 2, English, - quarte
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- quarte
1, record 2, French, quarte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- parade de quarte 2, record 2, French, parade%20de%20quarte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La quatrième des huit positions classiques d'attaque ou de parade, dans la ligne haute et la ligne du dedans. 3, record 2, French, - quarte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La main à gauche légèrement tournée, les ongles en dessus, la pointe plus haute que la main. 4, record 2, French, - quarte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuarta
1, record 2, Spanish, cuarta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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