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forward swing [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-08-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Golf
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- downswing
1, record 1, English, downswing
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- down-swing 2, record 1, English, down%2Dswing
- downward swing 2, record 1, English, downward%20swing
- forward swing 3, record 1, English, forward%20swing
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The forward and downward sweep of a golf club following the backswing. 4, record 1, English, - downswing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Golf
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- descente
1, record 1, French, descente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- descente du club 2, record 1, French, descente%20du%20club
correct, feminine noun
- lancer 3, record 1, French, lancer
masculine noun
- downswing 4, record 1, French, downswing
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du mouvement [de golf] qui consiste à descendre le club pour frapper la balle. 5, record 1, French, - descente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le swing se divise en deux parties : le backswing ou montée du club, et le downswing ou descente du club. 2, record 1, French, - descente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La descente du club (downswing) est en somme la partie la plus importante du swing puisqu'elle comprend la frappe de la balle. Cependant, le mouvement préparatoire (montée du club) et le mouvement final ne forment qu'un tout. 2, record 1, French, - descente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- recovery
1, record 2, English, recovery
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- forward swing 2, record 2, English, forward%20swing
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of the stroke, between the release and the catch, during which the oar is brought into position for the next stroke. 3, record 2, English, - recovery
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the first part of the recovery, the rower sits up from the release, and moves slowly back up the slide towards the catch ... As the rower then approaches the catch, he/she feathers the oar blade back so that the blade is perpendicular to the surface of the water. 4, record 2, English, - recovery
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the body is swung forward and the legs bent to the vertical as the sliding seat is brought forward to the "front stops" (ie. towards the rear of the boat) in preparation for the next stroke. 5, record 2, English, - recovery
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Technique/tactics. 6, record 2, English, - recovery
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- retour
1, record 2, French, retour
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- retour sur l'avant 2, record 2, French, retour%20sur%20l%27avant
correct, masculine noun
- temps glisseur 3, record 2, French, temps%20glisseur
masculine noun
- phase de repos 4, record 2, French, phase%20de%20repos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du coup d'aviron se déroulant hors de l'eau. 5, record 2, French, - retour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le retour est avant tout une phase de replacement, de préparation du coup suivant mais aussi de récupération qu'il faut exploiter au maximum. 6, record 2, French, - retour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Seconde partie du] temps préparateur ou glisseur [du coup d'aviron]. La rame, légèrement hors de l'eau, retourne à sa position de départ, le tronc, les membres inférieurs et supérieurs reviennent lentement à la position d'attaque pour recommencer un nouveau cycle. 7, record 2, French, - retour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Technique/tactique. 8, record 2, French, - retour
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo hacia adelante
1, record 2, Spanish, tiempo%20hacia%20adelante
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- fase de descanso 1, record 2, Spanish, fase%20de%20descanso
correct, feminine noun
- fase de recuperación 1, record 2, Spanish, fase%20de%20recuperaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Curling
- Body Movements (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forward swing
1, record 3, English, forward%20swing
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- downswing 2, record 3, English, downswing
correct, noun
- down swing 3, record 3, English, down%20swing
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The frontward movement of the throwing arm of a curler who is in the process of delivering a rock. 3, record 3, English, - forward%20swing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The overall movement of the arm: the back (and upward) swing, the forward or down swing, and the follow-through, after releasing the rock, while the curler is sliding on the ice. 2, record 3, English, - forward%20swing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also used in any sport where the "forward swing" is part of the overall movement of the arm to throw, hit, or strike a ball or another object. 2, record 3, English, - forward%20swing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Curling
- Mouvements du corps (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élan avant
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9lan%20avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mouvement avant 2, record 3, French, mouvement%20avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement vers l'avant du bras d'un joueur qui s'apprête à lancer une pierre. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9lan%20avant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mouvement complet du bras : l'élan ou mouvement arrière (vers le haut), l'élan ou mouvement avant (redescendant vers le bas), et le dégagé ou continuité du mouvement après le lâcher de la pierre, en même temps que la glissade. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9lan%20avant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Se dit aussi dans tout sport ou l'«élan avant» est partie du mouvement intégral du bras pour lancer, frapper ou propulser une bille, une boule, une balle, un ballon ou autre engin. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9lan%20avant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- forward swing 1, record 4, English, forward%20swing
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- élan avant
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9lan%20avant
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-06-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- forward swing
1, record 5, English, forward%20swing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The arm Pendulum on the left will be shorter, it is directed more in the skating direction and during the forward swing. 2, record 5, English, - forward%20swing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speed skating term. 3, record 5, English, - forward%20swing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- balancement vers l'avant
1, record 5, French, balancement%20vers%20l%27avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- balancement avant 2, record 5, French, balancement%20avant
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mouvement de pendule du bras gauche sera plus court, il suit davantage la direction dans laquelle on patine et est plus prononcé durant le balancement avant. 2, record 5, French, - balancement%20vers%20l%27avant
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage de vitesse. 3, record 5, French, - balancement%20vers%20l%27avant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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