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THROAT RACKET [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

The part of the racket immediately below the racket head, i.e. the neck that joins the head of the racket to its handle; the upper part of the shaft.

CONT

While preparing oneself mentally to volley the next shot, players should be in ready position, racket held up higher than waist level with the hand of the non-hitting arm cradling the throat of the racket.

CONT

Characterized by a stringbed that extends further into the throat area, the Extender has received some criticism because of its wide beam and oversized racquet face.

OBS

Often times the non-lexicalized unit "throat of a racket" is used synonymously in the place of "(racket) throat."

PHR

Lowering of the throat.

PHR

To drop, cradle, lower the throat.

Key term(s)
  • throat of the racquet
  • racquet throat

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

La partie entre le manche et le cordage d'une raquette.

CONT

Le cœur est généralement ouvert; sa forme joue sur la flexibilité du cadre et sur la dimension de la zone d'impact.

CONT

Cœur en mousse injectée.

CONT

Pour que les changements de prise soient facilités, il est recommandé d'utiliser la main opposée afin de soutenir à la gorge de la raquette le poids de celle-ci entre les coups, relâchant ainsi l'emprise de la main jouant.

OBS

Terme se rapportant à la raquette de tennis.

PHR

Cœur inversé, évidé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de raqueta
CONT

La garganta suele estar escindida y su forma afecta en el grado de flexibilidad del marco y la amplitud del centro de percusión.

CONT

Para la empuñadura «este de derecha», cogeremos la raqueta por el cuello con la mano izquierda [...]

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