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Record 1 2004-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games of Chance
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

To put at hazard (a sum of money, an article of value, etc.) upon the cast of dice, the result of a competition or game, the event of a contingency, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux de hasard
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Engager (une certaine somme), avec l'espoir que le joueur, le concurrent qu'on désigne remportera la victoire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Juegos de azar
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
DEF

Arriesgar cierta cantidad de dinero en la creencia de que algo, como un juego, una contienda deportiva, etc., tendrá tal o cual resultado; cantidad que en caso de acierto se recupera aumentada a expensas de las que han perdido quienes no acertaron.

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