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FRONT CRAWL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crawl
1, record 1, English, crawl
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- front crawl 2, record 1, English, front%20crawl
correct
- front crawl stroke 3, record 1, English, front%20crawl%20stroke
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fast swimming stroke executed in a prone position with alternating overarm strokes and a flutter kick. 4, record 1, English, - crawl
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Front crawl is the fastest swimming style developed. It is one of two long axis strokes, the other being the backstroke. Unlike the backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke, the front crawl is not regulated by FINA [Fédération Internationale de Natation], but it is nearly universally swum in freestyle competitions. 2, record 1, English, - crawl
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- crawl
1, record 1, French, crawl
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nage sur le ventre à propulsion par mouvements alternatifs des bras et des jambes. 2, record 1, French, - crawl
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Natación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- crol
1, record 1, Spanish, crol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- estilo crol 2, record 1, Spanish, estilo%20crol
correct, masculine noun
- estilo de crol 3, record 1, Spanish, estilo%20de%20crol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estilo de natación que consiste en batir constantemente las piernas y en mover alternativamente los brazos hacia delante sacándolos del agua. 4, record 1, Spanish, - crol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crol: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que es preferible la grafía adaptada "crol", mejor que la voz inglesa "crawl", para referirse a este estilo de natación. 5, record 1, Spanish, - crol
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