saque

Definitions of saque
  1. noun
    (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
    synonyms: saque de banda
  2. noun
    (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
    synonyms: servicio
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    types:
    alquiler, dejada, let
    a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
    falta de saque
    a fault that occurs when the server in tennis fails to keep both feet behind the baseline
  3. noun
    a start given to contestants
    synonyms: despedida, saque inicial
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    type of:
    comienzo, inicio
    the beginning of anything
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