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The sweeper (or libero (Italian: free)) is a more versatile type of centre-back that, as the name suggests, "sweeps up" the ball if the opponent manages to breach the defensive line. [21] Their position is rather more fluid than other defenders who mark their designated opponents. [21]
Centre-back John Terry (right) closely marks centre-forward Didier Drogba.. The centre-back (also known as a central defender or centre-half, as the modern role of the centre-back arose from the centre-half position) defends in the area directly in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players, particularly centre-forwards, from scoring.
A suicide door on a Delahaye Type 135 Lincoln Continental with rear suicide doors, left-side doors open A suicide door is an automobile door hinged at its rear rather than the front. [ 1 ] Such doors were originally used on horse-drawn carriages [ 2 ] but are rarely found on modern vehicles, primarily because they are less safe than front ...
AMC Pacer – Aircraft-style doors improve sealing and reduce wind noise, top of door wraps into the roof, hinges provide an outward arc for the top of the door for easier egress when open, rain gutters are hidden in the roof cut outs, the passenger door is four-inches (101 mm) longer than the driver's and the difference disguised by the broad ...
3. Mechanical failure. When mechanical components fail due to normal wear and tear — whether it's a seized engine or failed transmission — your auto insurance won't pay for repairs.
A closed door creates a barrier between you and the dangerous heat and smoke, giving you a little more time and protection to gather yourself and get out, says Williams. Speaking of escaping, she ...
Much later, cars would interlock the rear "suicide door" with the front door to make it impossible for the rear-hinge door to open without a deliberate opening of the front door, followed by deliberately opening the rear door. No one lost their life over the design of a 1960's era "suicide door".
The 732nd regular season encounter on December 9, 2015, between the Bruins and Canadiens at the Bell Centre, the last regular season game of the rivalry before the Winter Classic, broke a losing streak in the Bell Centre for the Bruins going back to May 8, 2014, in the 2014 Eastern Conference second round when Tuukka Rask last played in goal ...