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BACK STEPPING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- retrogradation
1, record 1, English, retrogradation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- backstepping 2, record 1, English, backstepping
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Landward movement of a shoreline. 3, record 1, English, - retrogradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Variations in sediment transport along a coast can lead to progradation (building out) and retrogradation (cutting back) of the shoreline. 4, record 1, English, - retrogradation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- retro-gradation
- back stepping
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rétrogradation
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9trogradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déplacement vers le continent de la rupture de pente côtière dans les cortèges sédimentaires transgressifs, au fur et à mesure des montées relatives du niveau marin. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9trogradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rétrogradation est une conséquence des épisodes progradants insuffisants. En effet, elle prend place chaque fois qu'une unité progradante ne se développe pas au-delà de l'unité précédente. Une rétrogradation indique une montée relative du niveau de la mer très rapide. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9trogradation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-03-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- step-up
1, record 2, English, step%2Dup
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In multiple imposition on a lithographic press plate, the procedure of repeating the exposure of a flat by stepping it back from the gripper edge of the plate; up-and-down positioning. 1, record 2, English, - step%2Dup
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- répétition ascendante
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition%20ascendante
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au cours d'une imposition multiple sur plaque lithographique, répétition de l'exposition qui se fait tout en s'éloignant du côté prise de pinces. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition%20ascendante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-12-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forearm lift 1, record 3, English, forearm%20lift
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This maneuver is used mostly on close-in blocks, where the blocker reaches the defensive man much quicker and with much more power. It is also effective when a rush man attempts to run through a pass protector who is using an upright blocking stance. The rush man uses the forearm nearest the blocker, aiming his arm between the neck and shoulder, under the chest to lift up the blocker. 1, record 3, English, - forearm%20lift
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The forearm lift is executed by stepping into the man and delivering a blow with the back of the hand to the pit of the stomach. 1, record 3, English, - forearm%20lift
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coup d'avant-bras
1, record 3, French, coup%20d%27avant%2Dbras
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le joueur défensif emploie un seul bras et de plus, il frappe à la hauteur des numéros. Le joueur utilise son bras intérieur pour contrôler l'ouverture extérieur et vice-versa. Il avance le pied situé du côté du bras frappeur. 1, record 3, French, - coup%20d%27avant%2Dbras
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1979-06-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- forward start
1, record 4, English, forward%20start
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forward start. i) proper stance and facing the desired direction, ii) skates should be turned out; push off with one foot, as hard as possible while stepping forward with the other, iii) no glide on the first stride(...), and the direction of the puck is almost straight back,(...) 1, record 4, English, - forward%20start
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- départ arrêté
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9part%20arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9
avoid
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- départ avant arrêter 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9part%20avant%20arr%C3%AAter
see observation
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
départ arrêté.i) position correcte et face à la direction désirée. ii) les patins devraient être tournés à l'équerre; pousser aussi fort que possible avec un patin tout en glissant vers l'avant avec l'autre. iii) il n'y a pas de glissement au premier élan (...) et la direction de la première poussée est encore presque droit en arrière. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9part%20arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«départ avant arrêter» : Selon M. Richard Paragne de l'Association canadienne de hockey amateur, cette expression sous-entend un départ avant à partir de l'état d'arrêt. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9part%20arr%C3%AAt%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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