tour de force
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
French “feat of strength” circa 19th century.
Pronunciation [edit]
- (US) IPA: /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfoɹs/ or /-ˈfɔɹs/
Noun [edit]
tour de force (plural tours de force)
- A feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field.
- Now orbiting Earth, Gravity Probe B is a technological tour de force.
- An outstanding display of skill.
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Translations [edit]
Feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field
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Outstanding display of skill
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