TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

Saved records

Record 1 2002-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Swimming
CONT

The arm action. [In backstroke] the arm enters the water directly behind its respective shoulder. The arm goes directly into the stroke and there is no hesitation as the hand makes contact with the water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Natation
CONT

Le mouvement des bras. [En nage sur le dos] le bras pénètre dans l'eau directement derrière l'épaule. Le bras entreprend immédiatement sa traction et il ne doit y avoir aucune hésitation lorsque la main entre en contact avec l'eau.

OBS

«action des bras» : Selon le comité d'uniformisation de la natation, «action des bras» est aussi un synonyme

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Natación
Delete saved record 1
Delete all saved records

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: