English

Etymology
F. “feat of strength” circa 19^th century.

Pronunciation
IPA: WEAE IPAchar|/�tuɹ.d��foɹs/ or IPAchar|/-�f�ɹs/

Noun
en-noun|pl=tours de force

1. A feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field.
2. An outstanding display of skill.

Quotations
Now orbiting Earth, Gravity Probe B is a technological tour de force.

Translations
trans-top|Feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field
Finnish: voimannäyte
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trans-top|Outstanding display of skill
Finnish: loistosuoritus
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German: Meisterstück

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