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STROKE MASTER [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Paddle Sports
DEF

The rower nearest the stern who sets the rhythm and cadence for the crew.

CONT

Seat 1 can be called "bowman" or just "bow", and seat 8 can be called "strokeman" or "stroke". ... When counting strokes, such as during a "power 10", the coxswain should always count at the moment strokeman's blade enters the water.

Key term(s)
  • stroke master
  • first paddler
  • 1st paddler

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Sports de pagaie
DEF

Nom donné au premier rameur en partant de la pointe arrière, c'est lui qui donne la cadence.

CONT

Chacun doit respecter le rythme imposé par le barreur (à la voie ou au sifflet) ou par le chef de nage (nageur situé le plus près du barreur).

Key term(s)
  • numéro 1
  • numéro un

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Deportes de remo
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