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shadow boxing — [ʃadobɔksiŋ] n. m. ÉTYM. 1912, in Petiot; mot angl., de shadow « ombre », et boxing « boxe ». ❖ ♦ Sports. Anglic. Exercice qui consiste à boxer dans le vide, en général devant un miroir. Ellipt. || F … Encyclopédie Universelle
shadow boxing — shadow .boxing n [U] fighting with an imaginary opponent, especially as training for ↑boxing … Dictionary of contemporary English
shadow boxing — UK US noun [uncountable] training in which a boxer fights with an imaginary opponent Thesaurus: boxing and wrestlinghyponym sports events and competitionshyponym … Useful english dictionary
shadow boxing — shadow ,boxing noun uncount training in which a BOXER fights with an imaginary opponent … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
shadow boxing — 1) N UNCOUNT Shadow boxing is a form of physical exercise or training in which you move your hands and feet as if you are boxing someone. 2) N UNCOUNT If you describe what two people or groups are doing as shadow boxing, you mean that they seem… … English dictionary
shadow-boxing — shadˈow boxing noun 1. Sparring practice with an imaginary opponent 2. Making a show of opposition or other action, as a cover for taking no effective steps • • • Main Entry: ↑shadow * * * ˈshadow boxing ; noun … Useful english dictionary
Shadow-boxing — Boxe dans le vide Shadow boxing, littéralement « boxe de l’ombre ». Expression d’entraînement qui signifie « boxer dans le vide » en imaginant un adversaire. Il peut s’effectuer devant un miroir. Cet exercice permet de… … Wikipédia en Français
shadow boxing — noun (U) fighting with an imaginary opponent, especially as training for boxing … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
shadow boxing — noun The action of practicing moves where the opponent is the boxers own shadow … Wiktionary
shadow boxing — UK / US noun [uncountable] training in which a boxer fights with an imaginary opponent … English dictionary
