German

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Etymology

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From Raum (space) +‎ Deckung (marking), after the antonym Manndeckung (literally man-marking).

Pronunciation

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  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛkʊŋ

Noun

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Raumdeckung f (genitive Raumdeckung, no plural)

  1. (ball games) zone defence
    Coordinate term: Manndeckung