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ready position [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ready position
1, record 1, English, ready%20position
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- position of readiness 2, record 1, English, position%20of%20readiness
- waiting position 2, record 1, English, waiting%20position
- alert position 2, record 1, English, alert%20position
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ideal relaxed posture a player should assume as he waits for a shot, such as a serve, so that he can take the fastest possible first step toward the ball. 3, record 1, English, - ready%20position
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To assume a ready position. 3, record 1, English, - ready%20position
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- position d'attente
1, record 1, French, position%20d%27attente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- position d'attention 2, record 1, French, position%20d%27attention
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
- position de préparation 2, record 1, French, position%20de%20pr%C3%A9paration
correct, feminine noun, rare
- garde 3, record 1, French, garde
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position adoptée pour attendre le service et position de base de tous les coups au sol et de toutes les volées. 4, record 1, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Position d'attente dynamique, de service, au filet, fond de court, volée. 3, record 1, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adopter, regagner, reprendre une position d'attente. 3, record 1, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- posición de espera
1, record 1, Spanish, posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- posición de preparado 2, record 1, Spanish, posici%C3%B3n%20de%20preparado
correct, feminine noun
- postura de preparados 2, record 1, Spanish, postura%20de%20preparados
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Posición adoptada para recibir el servicio y, en general, punto de partida de todas las aperturas. 3, record 1, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vamos a pasar a ver cómo se realiza el proceso del golpe de derecha o drive, desde la posición de preparado. 2, record 1, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] hay que recordar y tener muy presente la posición de espera; si tenemos una correcta posición de espera, podemos salir justo cuando lo necesitamos y desplazarnos sin ningún atropellamiento, de manera que no llegaremos tarde ni cometeremos ningún error [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] la postura de preparados [...] consiste en estar con la raqueta enfrente de nuestro cuerpo, en dirección hacia la pista contraria; nuestros pies estarán algo separados, aproximadamente a la anchura de nuestros hombros; debemos estar en flexión [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Vuelta a la posición de espera. 4, record 1, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Regresar a la posición de espera. Recuperar la posición de espera. 4, record 1, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-04-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Police
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ready position
1, record 2, English, ready%20position
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 2, English, - ready%20position
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Police
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bâton dissimulé derrière la jambe forte
1, record 2, French, b%C3%A2ton%20dissimul%C3%A9%20derri%C3%A8re%20la%20jambe%20forte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 2, French, - b%C3%A2ton%20dissimul%C3%A9%20derri%C3%A8re%20la%20jambe%20forte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ready position
1, record 3, English, ready%20position
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In helicopter operations, a designated place where a helicopter load of troops and/or equipment waits for pick-up. 1, record 3, English, - ready%20position
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ready position: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 3, English, - ready%20position
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- position d'attente
1, record 3, French, position%20d%27attente
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En opérations héliportées, endroit prévu où l'on place le personnel et/ou le matériel en attente d'être enlevés par hélicoptère. 1, record 3, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
position d'attente : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 3, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Helicópteros (Militar)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- posición de espera
1, record 3, Spanish, posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En operaciones helitransportadas, lugar designado para que un helicóptero recoja la carga formada por tropas y/o equipo. 1, record 3, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Police
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ready position
1, record 4, English, ready%20position
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After the weapon is fired, it is returned to a ready position enabling the shooter to see what work remains to be done. 2, record 4, English, - ready%20position
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Police
- Tir (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- position en garde
1, record 4, French, position%20en%20garde
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- position de vigilance 2, record 4, French, position%20de%20vigilance
feminine noun
- position prêt 3, record 4, French, position%20pr%C3%AAt
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-03-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ready position 1, record 5, English, ready%20position
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- fundamental position 2, record 5, English, fundamental%20position
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ready position: The flexed, yet comfortable, posture a player assumes before moving to the point of contact. 3, record 5, English, - ready%20position
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- position fondamentale
1, record 5, French, position%20fondamentale
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Afin de pouvoir transmettre correctement et efficacement une balle à un partenaire, le joueur devra au préalable adopter une attitude préparatoire avant l'arrivée du ballon. [...] Les positions fondamentales (hautes, moyennes, basses) se différencient par le fléchissement des membres inférieurs et la position des bras. 2, record 5, French, - position%20fondamentale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cette exécution du geste de la passe est étudiée à travers l'enseignement sans ballon des positions fondamentales et des déplacements. 2, record 5, French, - position%20fondamentale
Record 5, Key term(s)
- attitude préparatoire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-12-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- defensive ready position 1, record 6, English, defensive%20ready%20position
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ready position 1, record 6, English, ready%20position
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the ready position the rescuer assumes a somewhat vertical position (V sit) in the water with one leg extended in front and the foot at the surface. 1, record 6, English, - defensive%20ready%20position
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- position d'alerte
1, record 6, French, position%20d%27alerte
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La position d'alerte est une position presque verticale (assis en V) dans l'eau, une jambe étendue à l'avant, le pied à la surface. 1, record 6, French, - position%20d%27alerte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-06-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- starting position
1, record 7, English, starting%20position
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ready position 2, record 7, English, ready%20position
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the starting position one rests on the inside edge of the skates with "correct center of pressure". The body is bent in the direction of the skates, the back is rounded, right arm is lifted and held at shoulder height. The left arm is a little lower; the hand is approximately the same height as the left knee. 1, record 7, English, - starting%20position
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speed skating term. 3, record 7, English, - starting%20position
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- position de départ
1, record 7, French, position%20de%20d%C3%A9part
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour la position de départ, on se tient sur la carre intérieure des patins, avec le «centre exact de pression». Le buste est incliné dans la direction des patins, on arrondit le dos, on [lève] le bras droit et on le maintient à hauteur de l'épaule. Le bras gauche est un peu moins élevé; la main est à peu près à la hauteur du genou gauche. 2, record 7, French, - position%20de%20d%C3%A9part
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage de vitesse. 3, record 7, French, - position%20de%20d%C3%A9part
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-01-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ready position 1, record 8, English, ready%20position
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- qui-vive 1, record 8, French, qui%2Dvive
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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