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THRUST RIGHT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- low brace
1, record 1, English, low%20brace
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- slap support 2, record 1, English, slap%20support
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a flat brace applied behind the pivot point and combined with a stern sweep action. 3, record 1, English, - low%20brace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
... a wrong side of paddle stroke, in which the paddle is extended at right angles to the canoe and thrust down with the outside hand. 4, record 1, English, - low%20brace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In [white water], the low brace is often used for turns into oncoming currents when extra stability is desired. 3, record 1, English, - low%20brace
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appui en poussée
1, record 1, French, appui%20en%20pouss%C3%A9e
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sans vitesse [, un] appui rapide [dans lequel] la pagaie est posée à plat. Cet appui peut être prolongé par un mouvement de godille [...] horizontal. Avec de la vitesse [, l'angle est] ouvert. 2, record 1, French, - appui%20en%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appuis : généralement réalisés en poussée. Ils sont [...] quelquefois utiles pour rétablir un déséquilibre ou provoquer une rotation du bateau en même temps qu'un blocage [...] 2, record 1, French, - appui%20en%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Practice
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- buttress
1, record 2, English, buttress
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pier constructed at right angles to a restraining wall on the side opposite to the restrained material, that increases the strength and thrust resistance of the wall. 2, record 2, English, - buttress
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Projecting construction built as part of or against a wall to resist thrust. 3, record 2, English, - buttress
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Buttress. Term and definition (c) standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - buttress
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sometimes referred to as "counterfort" which is a generic. 5, record 2, English, - buttress
Record 2, Key term(s)
- counterfort
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maçonnerie
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrefort
1, record 2, French, contrefort
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contre-boutant 2, record 2, French, contre%2Dboutant
correct, masculine noun
- contre-butement 3, record 2, French, contre%2Dbutement
correct, masculine noun
- éperon 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9peron
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pilier, massif de maçonnerie engagé dans un mur qui reçoit une poussée, afin de l'épauler, d'en prévenir le renversement. 4, record 2, French, - contrefort
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Élément de construction saillant, faisant partie d'un mur ou construit contre un mur, pour résister à sa poussée. 5, record 2, French, - contrefort
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Pilier massif adossé à un mur pour l'étayer et contrebuter des poussées. Souvent, les contreforts sont biseautés ou en sifflet. Dans le cas contraire, ils sont couronnés par un petit toit en pente, ou par des amortissements tels que clochetons, pinacles, statues, etc. 3, record 2, French, - contrefort
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Éperon : Désigne parfois [...] le contrefort extérieur d'un mur. 3, record 2, French, - contrefort
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contrefort : Terme et définition (c) normalisés par l'ISO. 6, record 2, French, - contrefort
Record 2, Key term(s)
- épaulement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Albañilería
- Soportes y refuerzos (Construcción)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- contrafuerte
1, record 2, Spanish, contrafuerte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- arimez 2, record 2, Spanish, arimez
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machón de refuerzo pegado a un muro para darle mayor resistencia y estabilidad. 3, record 2, Spanish, - contrafuerte
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- anti-torque pedal
1, record 3, English, anti%2Dtorque%20pedal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pilot's feet control two anti-torque pedals, which are used to turn the helicopter to the left or right. The pedals control the pitch of the tail rotor blades, increasing or decreasing the thrust produced by that rotor. The tail rotor provides the sideway thrust needed to counteract the torque produced by the main rotor. 2, record 3, English, - anti%2Dtorque%20pedal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- palonnier
1, record 3, French, palonnier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le palonnier agit soit sur le pas de l'hélice anticouple (hélicoptères mécaniques monorotors) de façon à modifier la valeur de sa poussée, donc celle du couple arrière; soit sur les pas des rotors (hélicoptères birotors de n'importe quel type), en les faisant varier différentiellement, ce qui modifie la sustentation des deux rotors. 2, record 3, French, - palonnier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-05-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
- Skating
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thrust
1, record 4, English, thrust
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In figure skating, speed skating or ice hockey, a push onto the skate of the leading leg with the other foot, the blade of which is usually at right angle with the blade of the leading foot, and the lead alternating from one foot to the other. 2, record 4, English, - thrust
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A quick transfer of weight to each skate assures quick thrusts. Leaning forward hastens this exchange. On the first 2 thrusts there is no glide at all. 3, record 4, English, - thrust
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In figure skating, if speed is not intended right at the beginning of a routine, the leading(or gliding) foot will glide with the first thrust of the pushing(or thrusting) foot. 2, record 4, English, - thrust
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
- Patinage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poussée
1, record 4, French, pouss%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- élan 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9lan
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En patinage artistique, patinage de vitesse et hockey sur glace, impulsion donnée au pied avant avec l'autre pied, la lame du patin de ce dernier étant à angle droit avec celle du patin recevant l'impulsion et le pied avant étant le droit et le gauche en alternance. 3, record 4, French, - pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un transfert rapide du poids, d'un patin à l'autre, assure des poussées rapides. L'inclinaison vers l'avant hâte cet échange. Lors des 2 premières poussées, il n'y a aucun glissement. 4, record 4, French, - pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En patinage artistique, s'il n'y a pas recherche de vitesse dès le début d'une routine, le pied avant (ou pied de glissade) glisse dès la première impulsion du pied arrière (ou pied de poussée). 3, record 4, French, - pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le pied de glissade reçoit l'impulsion du pied de poussée, ce qui lui donne (et à tout le corps) un élan dans la direction voulue. La poussée étant la cause et l'élan, l'effet, il y a lieu de ne pas confondre ces deux termes qui ne sont pas nécessairement synonymes. 3, record 4, French, - pouss%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-03-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- radial magnetic bearing 1, record 5, English, radial%20magnetic%20bearing
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fig. 7 Bearing arrangement for film drum. From left to right : a double direction active magnetic thrust bearing with position sensors, two radial magnetic bearings with position sensors, drive motor(...) and speed regulator. 1, record 5, English, - radial%20magnetic%20bearing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- palier magnétique radial 1, record 5, French, palier%20magn%C3%A9tique%20radial
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fig. 7 Montage de tambour. De gauche à droite on note un palier magnétique axial à double effet avec détecteurs de position, deux paliers magnétiques radiaux avec détecteurs de position, le moteur d'entraînement (...) et le régulateur de vitesse. 1, record 5, French, - palier%20magn%C3%A9tique%20radial
Record 5, Key term(s)
- palier radial magnétique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-03-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- double direction active magnetic thrust bearing 1, record 6, English, double%20direction%20active%20magnetic%20thrust%20bearing
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bearing arrangement for film drum. From left to right : a double direction active magnetic thrust bearing with position sensors, two radial magnetic bearings with position sensors, drive motor(...) and speed regulator. 1, record 6, English, - double%20direction%20active%20magnetic%20thrust%20bearing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- palier magnétique axial à double effet 1, record 6, French, palier%20magn%C3%A9tique%20axial%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Montage du tambour. De gauche à droite on note un palier magnétique axial à double effet avec détecteurs de position, deux paliers magnétiques radiaux avec détecteurs de position, le moteur d'entraînement (...) et le régulateur de vitesse. 1, record 6, French, - palier%20magn%C3%A9tique%20axial%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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