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ARRIERE DEFENSIF [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- defender
1, record 1, English, defender
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fullback 2, record 1, English, fullback
correct
- back 3, record 1, English, back
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A player charged with the defense of the goal. 4, record 1, English, - defender
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The backs in soccer are traditionally the left and right fullbacks ... 5, record 1, English, - defender
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The back defenders are also referred to as “backs” and “fullbacks.” 6, record 1, English, - defender
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défenseur
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fenseur
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- défenseure 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fenseure%20
correct, feminine noun
- arrière 3, record 1, French, arri%C3%A8re
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun, Europe
- joueur de défense 4, record 1, French, joueur%20de%20d%C3%A9fense
correct, masculine noun
- joueuse de défense 5, record 1, French, joueuse%20de%20d%C3%A9fense
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joueur chargé de défendre le but. 6, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fenseur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’occupation du terrain a suivi l’évolution du jeu à la recherche de l’équilibre entre l’attaque et la défense. - Formations classiques : a) ligne des avants [...]; b) ligne des demis [...]; c) ligne des arrières (défenseurs) : 2 arrières, ou 1 arrière central encadré de 2 arrières latéraux, ou 4 arrières (2 latéraux, 2 centraux). 7, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fenseur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
arrière : Cette notion englobe les défenseurs ou arrières proprement dits(fullbacks) et les demis(halfbacks) qui jouent également un rôle défensif. 8, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fenseur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les ouvrages canadiens préfèrent «défenseur»; les européens, «arrière». 8, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fenseur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensor
1, record 1, Spanish, defensor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- defensora 1, record 1, Spanish, defensora
correct, feminine noun
- defensa 2, record 1, Spanish, defensa
correct, common gender
- zaguero 3, record 1, Spanish, zaguero
correct, masculine noun
- zaguera 4, record 1, Spanish, zaguera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jugador que forma parte de la línea defensiva y cuya misión principal es proteger a su equipo de los ataques del contrario. 5, record 1, Spanish, - defensor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dentro de la defensa hay distintos especialistas dependiendo de su posición, características y juego: defensa central, lateral, libre [...] 5, record 1, Spanish, - defensor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda evitar la voz inglesa "back", palabra de la jerga deportiva que se emplea frecuentemente para referirse a un defensa o zaguero. 6, record 1, Spanish, - defensor
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- right guard
1, record 2, English, right%20guard
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A primarily defensive player stationed at the rear of the court, on the right side. 2, record 2, English, - right%20guard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arrière droit
1, record 2, French, arri%C3%A8re%20droit
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joueur placé derrière tous les autres, à l'arrière du terrain et du côté droit, dont son rôle est essentiellement défensif. 2, record 2, French, - arri%C3%A8re%20droit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Básquetbol
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensor derecho
1, record 2, Spanish, defensor%20derecho
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- defensa derecha 2, record 2, Spanish, defensa%20derecha
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- left guard
1, record 3, English, left%20guard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A primarily defensive player stationed at the rear of the court, on the left side. 2, record 3, English, - left%20guard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arrière gauche
1, record 3, French, arri%C3%A8re%20gauche
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joueur placé derrière tous les autres, à l'arrière du terrain et du côté gauche, dont son rôle est essentiellement défensif. 2, record 3, French, - arri%C3%A8re%20gauche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Básquetbol
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensor izquierdo
1, record 3, Spanish, defensor%20izquierdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- escolta izquierda 2, record 3, Spanish, escolta%20izquierda
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-12-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- defensive half-back 1, record 4, English, defensive%20half%2Dback
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arrière défensif
1, record 4, French, arri%C3%A8re%20d%C3%A9fensif
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-12-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hand shiver
1, record 5, English, hand%20shiver
noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- forearm shiver 1, record 5, English, forearm%20shiver
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The forearm shiver is a straight-out shot executed by the defensive lineman using the heel of his hand, and then locking his elbows. The forearm shiver is usually used when he is in pursuit and a back or guard is coming out to get him. He should extend the palm of his hand out and lock his elbow and give him a real jolt and try to knock him off balance and down. 1, record 5, English, - hand%20shiver
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poussée des mains
1, record 5, French, pouss%C3%A9e%20des%20mains
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Immédiatement après la mise en jeu du ballon, le joueur avance son pied arrière au même niveau que son autre pied. Toutefois, les pieds demeurent écartés. En même temps, il dirige vivement les paumes des mains vers la partie avant des épaules du bloqueur offensif. Au moment du contact, le corps, et les bras se détendent énergiquement. Après le contact, le mouvement de détente se continue en s’exerçant vers le haut. Ainsi, le joueur défensif déséquilibre son adversaire, car il en déplace le centre de gravité. 1, record 5, French, - pouss%C3%A9e%20des%20mains
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1979-06-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- defensive defenseman
1, record 6, English, defensive%20defenseman
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[He] is responsible for his corner and his area in front of the goal. [He] must follow the forwards to the offensive zone with particular responsibility to guard against the team overplaying because of fast breaks. 1, record 6, English, - defensive%20defenseman
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- arrière défensif 1, record 6, French, arri%C3%A8re%20d%C3%A9fensif
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Il] a la responsabilité de son coin et de sa zone devant le filet. [Il] doit suivre les avants en zone offensive tout en ayant la responsabilité particulière d’empêcher que l’équipe se trouve en situation de surnombre résultant d’échappées rapides. 1, record 6, French, - arri%C3%A8re%20d%C3%A9fensif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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