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Politics

1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.

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smash

Sports; Badminton

A hard-hit overhead shot slammed straight down into the opponent's court, very difficult to return. This is the attacking stroke that is used most in Badminton.

stab

Sports; Badminton

The same as a block return which falls close to the opponents side of the net, but this shot is hit harder then a block return.

top slice

Sports; Badminton

Putting topspin on the shuttlecock so it dives down when it goes over the net.

up and back formation

Sports; Badminton

A strategy used in doubles play when one player plays forward towards the net and their partner plays back. The weakness of this strategy is that it can leave the middle of the ...

wood shot

Sports; Badminton

This is a shot that takes place when the base of the shuttlecock is hit by the racket frame. It was once an illegal shot.

appeal

Sports; Baseball

When a player and or manager talk's with a particular umpire because he claims there was a violation of the rules by the opposing team. The player and or manager will make his ...