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ARRIERE OFFENSIF [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- offensive back
1, record 1, English, offensive%20back
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- back 2, record 1, English, back
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An offensive player who takes a position behind the line of scrimmage and who's role is to advance the ball toward the opposing team goal line. 3, record 1, English, - offensive%20back
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "quarterback," "fullback," "running back" and "halfback" designate various types of backs. 3, record 1, English, - offensive%20back
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
back: This term is sometimes used to designate a "defensive back." 3, record 1, English, - offensive%20back
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arrière offensif
1, record 1, French, arri%C3%A8re%20offensif
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1979-06-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- offensive defenseman
1, record 2, English, offensive%20defenseman
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[He] is responsible for his corner and his area in front of the goal. When the team is on the attack he immediately follows the forwards up to the offensive zone. 1, record 2, English, - offensive%20defenseman
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arrière offensif 1, record 2, French, arri%C3%A8re%20offensif
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Il] a la responsabilité de son coin et de sa zone devant le filet. Lorsque l'équipe est en attaque, il suit immédiatement les avants en zone offensive. 1, record 2, French, - arri%C3%A8re%20offensif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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