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TAKE-OFF LINE [1 record]

Record 1 2007-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports (General)
  • Track and Field
DEF

The restraining line which cannot be crossed in throwing and jumping events.

CONT

In measuring the distances of throwing, putting and jumping events, that part of the tape recording the distance achieved must be held by an official at the take-off point, the circle or scratch line.

OBS

More specific terms are also found, such as triple jump take-off line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports (Généralités)
  • Athlétisme
DEF

[...] bord le plus rapproché de la zone de chute.

OBS

L'appel se fera à partir d'une planche de niveau avec la piste et avec la zone de chute.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes (Generalidades)
  • Atletismo
OBS

Se encuentran también términos más específicos según el deporte como "línea de salto triple".

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