For Attack we have terms and definitions in 9 topics. The topics are Chess, Cycling, Fencing, Golf, Music Technology, Security Testing, Soccer, Television and Volleyball.

Attack (Chess)

An aggressive action during a game or to threaten to capture a piece or Pawn. Minority Attack: an attack of minor pieces against a majority of minor pieces of the opponent with the objective of creating a weakness in his position.

Attack (Cycling)

A sudden burst of speed designed to leave a rider or group of riders behind. As a verb, to attempt an attack.

Attack (Fencing)

The initial offensive action made by extending the sword arm and continuously threatening the valid target of the opponent.

Attack (Golf)

To play aggressively.

Attack (Music Technology)

In music, it is the period between the note being struck, and it's peak in terms of sound pressure level. It could be described as being a sounds initial transient.

Attack (Security Testing)

An attempt to bypass security controls on a computer. The attack may alter, release, or deny data. Whether an attack will succeed depends on the vulnerability of the computer system and the effectiveness of existing countermeasures.
The act of trying to bypass security controls on a system. An attack may be active, resulting in the alteration of data; or passive, resulting in the release of data. Note: The fact that an attack is made does not necessarily mean that it will succeed. The degree of success depends on the vulnerability of the system or activity and the effectiveness of existing countermeasures.

Attack (Soccer)

An attempt to score

Attack (Television)

The first part (which may be thought of in terms of milliseconds) of a particular sound such as a note sounded on an instrument, including any rise to peak amplitude (or intensity) and, if a steady or gradually declining amplitude portion follows, includes any rapid drop from the peak amplitude to the vicinity of the sustained portion.

Attack (Volleyball)

The attempt by one team to terminate the play by hitting the ball to the floor on the opponent's side.

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