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HAND PADDLE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Swimming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hand paddle
1, record 1, English, hand%20paddle
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- paddle 1, record 1, English, paddle
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The strength-training benefits of paddles depend largely on a swimmer's awareness of hand speed. If a hand paddle increases the area of the swimmer's propulsive surface, and the swimmer moves the hand with the paddle at the same speed as without the paddle, the swimmer will generate more propulsion. However, because of the larger surface area, a swimmer will naturally move the hand through the water more slowly with the paddle than without at first. The strength-training benefit depends on the swimmer gradually increasing the hand speed when wearing paddles. 2, record 1, English, - hand%20paddle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Natation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plaquette de natation
1, record 1, French, plaquette%20de%20natation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- plaquette 2, record 1, French, plaquette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accessoire que le nageur fixe à la paume de ses mains pour améliorer sa propulsion. 2, record 1, French, - plaquette%20de%20natation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plaquette de natation; plaquette : désignations et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 12 juin 2018. 3, record 1, French, - plaquette%20de%20natation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- low brace
1, record 2, English, low%20brace
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- slap support 2, record 2, English, slap%20support
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a flat brace applied behind the pivot point and combined with a stern sweep action. 3, record 2, English, - low%20brace
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - low%20brace
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - low%20brace
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appui en poussée
1, record 2, French, appui%20en%20pouss%C3%A9e
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - appui%20en%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - appui%20en%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tetherball
1, record 3, English, tetherball
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tether ball 2, record 3, English, tether%20ball
correct
- swingball 3, record 3, English, swingball
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A game for 2 persons, in which each player, standing on each side of a post from the top of which a ball is suspended by a cord, hits the ball with the hand or a paddle in a direction opposite to that in which the other player hits it, the object being to coil the cord completely around the post. 4, record 3, English, - tetherball
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ballon captif
1, record 3, French, ballon%20captif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- spiroballe 2, record 3, French, spiroballe
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeu au cours duquel deux adversaires se tenant face à face frappent alternativement et en sens opposé, à main nue ou à l'aide d'une raquette, une balle reliée par une cordelette au sommet d'un mât, et tentent chacun d'être le premier à enrouler intégralement le lien autour du mât. 2, record 3, French, - ballon%20captif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jeu de ballon captif Regent. 1, record 3, French, - ballon%20captif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian stroke
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20stroke
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- kniffing J 1, record 4, English, kniffing%20J
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the end of the J stroke, the paddle is kniffed forward underwater with the power face of the paddle almost flat and facing up. Steering is accomplished by pulling up on the blade as it is brought forward. About halfway through the recovery, the paddle is allowed to slip out of the water in readiness for the next power stroke. The trick is getting a very slight angle on the blade as it comes forward. If the angle is wrong the paddle will plane out of the water or drive too deep. The angle is controlled by the upper hand. 2, record 4, English, - Canadian%20stroke
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It used to be called the kniffing J but American canoeists began referring to it as the Canadian stroke. Most Canadians are happy to go along with this name because it is such a beautiful stroke. 2, record 4, English, - Canadian%20stroke
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coup canadien
1, record 4, French, coup%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coup en J 2, record 4, French, coup%20en%20J
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À la fin du coup en J, la pale est ramenée vers l'avant par la tranche, la face propulsive presque à plat et tournée vers le haut. Le redressement se fait de façon continue en soulevant progressivement la pale durant son retour vers l'avant. À mi-chemin du recouvrement, c'est-à-dire du retour à l'attaque, la pale est sortie de l'eau en position pour la propulsion suivante. 2, record 4, French, - coup%20canadien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- indian stroke
1, record 5, English, indian%20stroke
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- underwater stroke 1, record 5, English, underwater%20stroke
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is one other stroke for paddling a straight course that should be covered here. It is a very useful stroke for paddling in a strong wind, running rapids, and paddling silently to sneak up on animals. It is called the indian stroke or underwater stroke and is an extension of the Canadian stroke. As the paddle knifes forward, the grip of the paddle is rotated in the palm of your upper hand. The rotation makes it possible to bring the paddle around, ready for the next power stroke without taking the blade out of the water, it's a very nice stroke to know because with the paddle remaining in the water, the canoeist is in control throughout the entire stroke. 1, record 5, English, - indian%20stroke
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coup indien
1, record 5, French, coup%20indien
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propulsion dont le recouvrement est effectué pale immergé, sur la tranche. 1, record 5, French, - coup%20indien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-02-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pastries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- biscuit pastry method
1, record 6, English, biscuit%20pastry%20method
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- biscuit mixing method 2, record 6, English, biscuit%20mixing%20method
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Biscuit Mixing Method is a popular and easy way to make biscuits. Measure all ingredients accurately. Combine the dry ingredients together into a mixing bowl. Combine the liquid ingredients and chill. Cut in the chilled fat, using the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, food processor or by hand, using a pastry blender or your fingers. Continue until the mixture resembles a coarse cornmeal. Slowly add the liquid to the dry ingredients. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and a soft dough is formed; you may not need all of the liquid ones. Do not overmix... 2, record 6, English, - biscuit%20pastry%20method
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pâtisserie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- méthode du biscuit
1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9thode%20du%20biscuit
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] classer les pâtes éclair en catégories, selon leurs caractéristiques et leurs techniques de préparation : la méthode du muffin, la méthode du biscuit, la méthode du crémage [...] 1, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20du%20biscuit
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-08-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- forward stroke
1, record 7, English, forward%20stroke
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The forward stroke is the same for both bow and stern paddlers. Of course there [are] all kinds of fancy techniques you can learn, but you should know that the upper hand on the paddle grips the handle on top, and does not hold the thing like... a golf club. The lower arm, holding the paddle's throat-does most of the work, so you might switch paddling sides once in a while to keep both arms evenly exercised. 2, record 7, English, - forward%20stroke
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 3, record 7, English, - forward%20stroke
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- traction
1, record 7, French, traction
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- phase d'appui 1, record 7, French, phase%20d%27appui
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 7, French, - traction
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-04-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Small Household Appliances
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ice cream maker
1, record 8, English, ice%20cream%20maker
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ice-cream maker 2, record 8, English, ice%2Dcream%20maker
correct
- ice cream freezer 3, record 8, English, ice%20cream%20freezer
correct
- ice-cream freezer 4, record 8, English, ice%2Dcream%20freezer
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An appliance used to make ice cream; the ingredients are sealed in a metal container equipped with a paddle, the container is placed in a tub of ice and salt, and the paddle is turned by hand or a motor until the mixture is set. 3, record 8, English, - ice%20cream%20maker
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Petits appareils ménagers
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sorbetière
1, record 8, French, sorbeti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de cuisine, manuel ou électrique, composé d'un récipient dans lequel tournent des pales autour d'un axe et qui sert à transformer un mélange d'eau et de sucre en sorbet ou à fabriquer de la crème glacée. 2, record 8, French, - sorbeti%C3%A8re
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- washing
1, record 9, English, washing
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Washing the butter is next, the butter is removed from the churn and put in a large shallow bowl to rinse out the buttermilk. Lukewarm water is gently poured over the butter in a steady stream while the butter is worked. The butter is ready for the next step when the water runs clear during working. The wash water must be removed from the butter, it may be squeezed by hand or worked with a paddle on a tilted board. 1, record 9, English, - washing
Record 9, Key term(s)
- washing out
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- délaitage
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9laitage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lavage du beurre en fin de fabrication pour le débarrasser du babeurre qu'il contient encore. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9laitage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-07-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
- Biomass Energy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- grate-fired combustor
1, record 10, English, grate%2Dfired%20combustor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- grate fired unit 1, record 10, English, grate%20fired%20unit
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grate fired combustors. Grate-fired systems include both pile burners and spreader-stokers. Pile burners include the old-fashioned Dutch ovens(or Dietrich cells for bagasse and coffee grounds), Wellons cells, Lanb-Cargate wet cell or gasifier burners, and inclined grate systems. Spreader-stokers are distinguished by their feed mechanism, typically a windswept or pneumatic spout or paddle wheel located above the grate and the thin bed of fuel on the grate. The stoker mechanism spreads the fuel more or less uniformly across the grate. Grate fired systems may use flat or sloping grates, with inclined grates being the most severely sloping grate systems. Grates may be stationary or moving. They may be air cooled or water cooled. Ash removal from grates may be accomplished by moving arms, steam or air blowing systems, grate moving, or hand raking. Grate fired units may be refractory lined or waterwall furnaces, depending upon vendor and purpose. 1, record 10, English, - grate%2Dfired%20combustor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- foyer à grille
1, record 10, French, foyer%20%C3%A0%20grille
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de combustion pour combustible muni d'une grille fixe ou mobile. 2, record 10, French, - foyer%20%C3%A0%20grille
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1984-09-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- drip ring
1, record 11, English, drip%20ring
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rubber collar, band of braided sinew, seal skin or wood protuberance between the blades and hand grips of a double-bladed paddle that prevent water from running down the shaft onto the paddler's hands. 1, record 11, English, - drip%20ring
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- anneau para-gouttes
1, record 11, French, anneau%20para%2Dgouttes
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- anneau pare-gouttes 2, record 11, French, anneau%20pare%2Dgouttes
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La pagaie du kayak] doit avoir des pales croisées à 90 °; elle doit mesurer environ 2,40 m et être munie d'anneaux para-gouttes. 1, record 11, French, - anneau%20para%2Dgouttes
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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