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Aterms starting with A
A/B Testing

Comparing two versions to see which performs better

Web Design
AAD

Automatic Activation Device that deploys reserve parachute

Skydiving
Above the Fold

Content visible without scrolling

Web Design
Accessibility

Design usable by people with disabilities

Web Design
Ace

Serve that opponent cannot return, winning the point immediately

Tennis
Acid Test

Measuring acidity levels in wine

Wine Making
Acidity

Tartness and freshness in wine

Wine Tasting
Act Out

Physical demonstration within verbal joke

Stand-up Comedy
Adjacent

Defensive player next to ball carrier

Lacrosse
Aerial

Maneuver where surfer and board leave water surface

Surfing
Aero Bars

Aerodynamic handlebars reducing wind resistance

Triathlon
Aerobic Base

Moderate intensity endurance training

Swimming
AFF

Accelerated Free Fall training program for solo jumpers

Skydiving
Aftercare

Instructions for tattoo care during healing

Tattooing
Age Group (Triathlon)

Competition category based on athlete age

Triathlon
Albatross

Score of three strokes under par, also called double eagle

Golf
Alignment

Proper positioning of body in poses

Yoga
Alley Dodge

Dodge along sideline using space

Lacrosse
Alliteration

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

Poetry Writing
Altimeter

Device showing altitude during jump

Skydiving
Anaphora

Repetition of words at beginning of lines

Poetry Writing
Apprentice

Student learning tattooing under master artist

Tattooing
Approach Shot

Shot used to move forward to net position

Tennis
Après-ski

Social activities after skiing

Skiing
Aquabike

Event combining swim and bike portions only

Triathlon
Arco

Playing with the bow after pizzicato

Violin
Arete

Outside corner or edge of rock formation

Bouldering
Armbar

Joint lock targeting opponent's elbow

Jiu-Jitsu
Asana

Physical postures or poses in yoga practice

Yoga
Assist (Basketball)

Pass leading directly to teammate's score

Basketball
Assist (Lacrosse)

Pass that directly leads to goal

Lacrosse
Assist (Soccer)

Pass leading directly to goal

Soccer
Assonance

Repetition of vowel sounds within words

Poetry Writing
Axel

Jump taking off from forward edge and landing backward

Ice Skating