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HAND SEAT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Furniture (Various)
- Keyboard Instruments
- Percussion Instruments
- String Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- piano stool
1, record 1, English, piano%20stool
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traditionally, piano benches are longer and wider. They’re designed to accommodate duets, offering ample space for two players to sit side by side comfortably. Piano benches tend to be sturdier and heavier, providing stability during intense practice sessions or performances.... On the other hand, piano stools are typically smaller and more compact. They may feature a cushioned or unpadded seat and are often lighter in weight. Piano stools come in various designs, with some featuring a single central leg and others boasting a set of legs closer together. 2, record 1, English, - piano%20stool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier divers
- Instruments de musique à clavier
- Instruments de musique à percussion
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tabouret de piano
1, record 1, French, tabouret%20de%20piano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inside hand
1, record 2, English, inside%20hand
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Untie your reins and take them up in your inside hand. With your outside hand, take hold of the pommel and straighten your arm so that you’re pulling your shoulders back and pulling your seat toward your hand at the same time. 1, record 2, English, - inside%20hand
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Related term: right lead 1, record 2, English, - inside%20hand
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- main droite
1, record 2, French, main%20droite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'on manœuvre «à main droite» lorsque l'antérieur droit du cheval est le plus en avant dans la foulée de galop, ou lorsque le déplacement ou le changement de direction se fait dans le sens du mouvement des aiguilles d'une montre. 1, record 2, French, - main%20droite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- mano derecha
1, record 2, Spanish, mano%20derecha
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chest press machine
1, record 3, English, chest%20press%20machine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- chest press 2, record 3, English, chest%20press
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main difference between the chest press machine and a bench press is the body position in which the exercise is performed. ... A chest press machine guides the movement of your arms along a fixed path, helping to promote proper technique. 1, record 3, English, - chest%20press%20machine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The... chest press has independent movement and converging pushing angles to increase the range of motion of the excercise. Progressive strength curve gradually increases force at end of movement when user is in strongest position, allowing user to engage more muscles. Oversized handles make pressing exercises more comfortable by spreading the load over a larger area of the user's hand and the easy seat adjustment means a broad range of user heights can be accommodated. 3, record 3, English, - chest%20press%20machine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- station de développé horizontal
1, record 3, French, station%20de%20d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9%20horizontal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- presse à pectoraux 2, record 3, French, presse%20%C3%A0%20pectoraux
correct, feminine noun
- appareil de développé des pectoraux 3, record 3, French, appareil%20de%20d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9%20des%20pectoraux
proposal, masculine noun
- appareil de développé pectoral 3, record 3, French, appareil%20de%20d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9%20pectoral
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La station de développé horizontal [...] permet des mouvements indépendants et des angles de poussée convergents pour augmenter l'amplitude du mouvement de cet exercice. La courbe de résistance progressive augmente en fin de mouvement lorsque l'utilisateur est dans sa posture la plus forte, afin de lui permettre de mobiliser plus de muscles. Les grandes poignées rendent la presse plus confortable en répartissant la charge sur une plus grande surface de la main de l'utilisateur. Le réglage facile du siège permet à des utilisateurs de tous les gabarits d'utiliser la machine. 1, record 3, French, - station%20de%20d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9%20horizontal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- action of the hands
1, record 4, English, action%20of%20the%20hands
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the natural aids for riding or driving a horse. 2, record 4, English, - action%20of%20the%20hands
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any restraining action of the hands, or a combination of hands and back(by arching the back, which has a collecting effect on the horse, so as to avoid opposing hand and seat, the seat "pushing" and the hand "pulling") should not be plain and last too long, lest [this action] induce a fight with the horse. Even a very well schooled horse will enjoy a softly and rhythmically pulsated action of the hand. 3, record 4, English, - action%20of%20the%20hands
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The natural aids include the voice, the action of the hands on the reins, the use of the legs and heels, the use of the back, and the distribution of the rider’s weight. 4, record 4, English, - action%20of%20the%20hands
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Competitive horseback riding term. 5, record 4, English, - action%20of%20the%20hands
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- action des mains
1, record 4, French, action%20des%20mains
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- action de mains 2, record 4, French, action%20de%20mains
feminine noun
- aide de mains 2, record 4, French, aide%20de%20mains
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une des aides naturelles pour solliciter un cheval. 1, record 4, French, - action%20des%20mains
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme d'équitation. 2, record 4, French, - action%20des%20mains
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- acción de manos
1, record 4, Spanish, acci%C3%B3n%20de%20manos
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- ayuda de riendas 1, record 4, Spanish, ayuda%20de%20riendas
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-09-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- Protection of Life
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- two-hand seat carry
1, record 5, English, two%2Dhand%20seat%20carry
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is another way to carry a conscious casualty who can neither walk nor support the upper body. Make a hook with your fingers by folding them towards your palm and grab onto your partner’s "hook". If you don’t have any gloves, use a piece of cloth to protect your hand from the other person’s nails. 1, record 5, English, - two%2Dhand%20seat%20carry
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Two-rescuer method. 2, record 5, English, - two%2Dhand%20seat%20carry
Record 5, Key term(s)
- two hand seat carry
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- siège à deux mains
1, record 5, French, si%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20deux%20mains
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est un autre moyen de transporter une victime consciente qui ne peut ni marcher ni soutenir la partie supérieure de son corps. Faites un crochet avec vos doigts en repliant ceux-ci vers votre paume. Accrochez votre « crochet » à celui fait par votre partenaire. Si vous n'avez pas de gants, utilisez un morceau de linge pour vous protéger des ongles de l'autre. 1, record 5, French, - si%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20deux%20mains
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Méthode à deux sauveteurs. 2, record 5, French, - si%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20deux%20mains
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-02-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hand seat
1, record 6, English, hand%20seat
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transport of injured persons... Methods of carrying... If two or more bearers are available... Hand seats : The four-handed seat. This seat is used when the casualty can assist the bearers by using one or both arms... The two-handed seat. This seat is used to carry a casualty who is unable to assist the bearers by using his arms. 1, record 6, English, - hand%20seat
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- siège à mains
1, record 6, French, si%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20mains
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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