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HIGH SERVICE [2 records]

Record 1 2012-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
CONT

The high service is played with a sideways stance and the weight on the rear foot. The shuttle is held at shoulder height to drop about a foot in front of the leading foot.

CONT

The high service is particularly useful in singles, but it is important to ensure that you are using the full length of the court.

OBS

A badminton term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
CONT

Le service haut est le service de base; il doit être exécuté le plus haut possible pour que le volant retombe à moins de 16,2 cm de la ligne de fond.

CONT

Dans le service haut, il faut servir le plus haut possible afin que le volant retombe verticalement.

OBS

Terme de badminton.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Distribution (Water Supply)
  • Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
DEF

A system of high pressure water mains supplying hydrants in the higher elevations of a city and certain hydrants in high value districts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution de l'eau
  • Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
CONT

Alimenter des réservoirs secondaires, par gravité pour les bas services, et par des stations de pompage pour les hauts services.

Spanish

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