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HAND BRACE [3 records]

Record 1 2000-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
  • Golf
  • Chiropractic
  • Physiotherapy
CONT

When picking up lightweight objects, never bend from the waist. Face the object; brace one hand on your knee or work surface to help offset the weight of the load and help in stabilizing your body;... bend at the hip,... lifting the opposite leg up and out behind you. Think of a golfer lifting a ball.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
  • Golf
  • Chiropratique
  • Physiothérapie
OBS

Position du golfeur sur le vert, pour prendre sa balle dans la coupe.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scenic Design
  • Theatre and Opera
OBS

A large metal hand screw, with a grip or handle used for fixing a stage brace or a foot iron to the stage floor to brace scenery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Scénographie
  • Théâtre et Opéra
OBS

Vis servant à fixer une béquille au plateau.

Spanish

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Record 3 1985-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main

Spanish

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