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dive

A jump into the water performed by a diver and judged for its technique and execution.

Noun performance_technique Level 1216

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entry

The moment when a diver enters the water, assessed in diving for the quality of the water entry.

Noun performance_technique Level 1216

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flip turn

A swimming turn in which a swimmer somersaults underwater at the end of a pool and pushes off the wall in the opposite direction.

Noun performance_technique Level 1216

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freestyle

A swimming race in which competitors may use any stroke, though they usually use front crawl.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1216

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front crawl

A swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down and alternately moves the arms over the water while kicking the legs up and down.

Noun performance_technique Level 1216

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kickboard

A buoyant board held in front of the body in swimming practice to support the upper body while the swimmer works on kicking.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1216

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length

A swim from one end of a swimming pool to the other end.

Noun process_event Level 1216

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medley

A swimming race in which competitors use all four strokes—backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle—in a set order.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1216

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pike

A swimming or diving position in which the legs are straight and the body is bent forward at the hips.

Noun performance_technique Level 1216

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platform

A rigid, elevated surface from which divers jump into the water in competitive diving.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1216

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springboard

A flexible board used in diving that bends under a diver’s weight and springs back to propel the diver into the air.

Noun tool Level 1216

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stroke

A particular technique of moving the arms and legs to propel the body through the water while swimming.

Noun performance_technique Level 1216

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touchpad

A pressure-sensitive panel at the end of a swimming lane that a swimmer touches to record a split or stop the race clock.

Noun electronic_device Level 1216

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tuck

A swimming or diving position in which the knees are drawn up toward the chest.

Noun performance_technique Level 1216

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twist

A rotation around the length of the body performed by a swimmer or diver.

Noun performance_technique Level 1216

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advisor

A piece in xiangqi that guards the general and is restricted to moving within the palace.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1217

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cannon

A xiangqi piece that moves along ranks or files and captures an opposing piece by jumping over exactly one intervening piece.

Noun participant_role Level 1217

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chariot

A xiangqi piece that moves any number of unobstructed spaces in a straight line horizontally or vertically, like a rook in Western chess.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1217

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Chinese chess

A two-player strategy board game played on a grid, in which each player moves pieces with different rules to capture the opposing general.

Noun activity Level 1217

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elephant

A xiangqi piece that moves exactly two points diagonally and cannot cross the river.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1217

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general

The xiangqi piece that each player must protect from capture, corresponding to the king in Western chess.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1217

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horse

A xiangqi piece that moves one point orthogonally and then one point diagonally, but cannot move if the adjacent orthogonal point is occupied.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1217

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palace

In xiangqi, the palace is the three-by-three area on a player's side of the board where that player's general must remain.

Noun spatial_division Level 1217

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river

The empty middle row that divides the two sides of a xiangqi board.

Noun spatial_division Level 1217

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soldier

A xiangqi piece that moves one point forward and, after crossing the river, may also move one point sideways.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1217

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xiangqi

A Chinese board game in which two players move pieces on a grid to capture the opposing general.

Noun activity Level 1217

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attack

A sudden increase in speed by a cyclist to break away from other riders during a race.

Noun strategic_tactic Level 1218

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breakaway

A group of bicycle racers who have ridden clear of the main group during a race.

Noun group_people Level 1218

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broom wagon

A vehicle that follows a bicycle race and picks up riders who withdraw or can no longer continue.

Noun vehicle Level 1218

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cadence

The rate at which a cyclist turns the pedals, usually measured in revolutions per minute.

Noun quantitative_concept Level 1218

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criterium

A bicycle race held on a short closed circuit, usually with many laps and a winner determined by the finish or points.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1218

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cyclo-cross

A form of bicycle racing in which riders race over a short course that includes pavement, dirt, obstacles, and sections where they may need to dismoun...

Noun activity Level 1218

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derailleur

A bicycle component that shifts the chain between sprockets to change gears during a race.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1218

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domestique

A rider in a bicycle race who supports a team leader by performing tasks such as fetching supplies, setting the pace, or helping the leader conserve e...

Noun participant_role Level 1218

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drafting

The tactic of riding close behind another cyclist to reduce air resistance and save effort.

Noun strategic_tactic Level 1218

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echelon

A diagonal line of bicycle racers riding close together to shelter from a crosswind.

Noun group_people Level 1218

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general classification

In a stage race, the overall ranking of riders by their cumulative time across all stages, with the lowest total time leading.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1218

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keirin

A track cycling race in which riders follow a motorized pacer before sprinting for the finish.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1218

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lead-out

A coordinated effort in bicycle racing in which teammates ride in front of a sprinter to build speed and position them for a sprint finish.

Noun strategic_tactic Level 1218

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madison

A track cycling race in which teams of two riders take turns racing, usually by exchanging with a hand sling.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1218

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omnium

A track cycling event in which riders compete in several different races, with points awarded across the races to determine the overall winner.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1218

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peloton

The main group of riders in a bicycle race who ride together in a pack.

Noun group_people Level 1218

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prologue

A short time trial held at the start of a stage race to determine the opening standings or starting order.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1218

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pursuit

A track cycling race in which riders start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch one another or record the fastest time over the set distanc...

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1218

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stage

A single day's race or leg in a multi-day bicycle race.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1218

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stage race

A bicycle race held over several days in which each day's racing is a separate stage and the overall winner is determined by the combined results.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1218

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time trial

A bicycle race in which riders start separately and compete to complete a course in the fastest time.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1218

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velodrome

A purpose-built track where bicycle races are held, usually with steeply banked turns.

Noun building_structure Level 1218

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antenna

A vertical rod attached to the net in volleyball that marks the sides of the court and the space the ball must cross.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1219

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attack line

A line on a volleyball court three meters from and parallel to the net, separating the front zone from the back zone.

Noun spatial_division Level 1219

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