Definitions for "Appel"
Keywords:  tap, foot, opponent, distract, beating
A tap or stamp of the foot as a warning of intent to attack; -- called also attack.
Beating the ball of the foot on the ground.
A double tap of the forward foot upon the floor, signaling to the opponent and the jury a request for an interruption.
To call. To strike the floor twice with the front heel to indicate a request for a “time out.” Used in the Italian School to emphasize a feint or a remise.
Keywords:  roll, call