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TAPER DEUX FOIS [2 records]

Record 1 2008-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operating Systems (Software)
  • Computer Display Technology
DEF

To lightly strike twice in quick succession an item on a touch-sensitive screen to select it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
DEF

Toucher un élément assez vite deux fois de suite sur un écran tactile pour le sélectionner.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
  • Técnicas de visualización (Computadoras)
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Record 2 1996-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

To strike the ball twice on the racquet, whether accidentally or not, in the same play. If the occurrence is accidental, then there is no loss of point.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

[Autrefois inacceptable, aujourd’hui permis, ] taper deux fois la balle dans un même coup. En général cela se produit quand le coup est mal frappé et que la balle reste «collée» au cordage.

Spanish

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