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HEEL GRIP [6 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Sports (General)
DEF

A rubber, plastic or metal projection screwed or inserted into a hole in the sole or heel of a sports shoe(baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, luge, bobsleigh, etc.,) to ensure a better grip and greater traction and to prevent the athlete from falling or sliding while running, throwing or hitting.

CONT

Cleats are typically flattened or rounded cones usually no thicker or longer than 1/2 inch.

CONT

The pattern of the cleats traditionally differs from sport to sport, but there is little practical difference. Shoes designed for wear on synthetic surfaces may have molded lugs or cleats or may even have ripple soles.

CONT

The CleatKaddy includes power bits to remove and install both metal spikes and plastic cleats and also includes a Philips head bit.

PHR

Screwed spikes; screwed studs; molded cleats; molded spikes; soft spikes; hard spikes.

OBS

In sledge hockey, the end of a stick is made of picks to help propel the sledge.

Key term(s)
  • studs
  • cleats
  • spikes
  • lugs

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Sports (Généralités)
DEF

Protubérance de cuir, de caoutchouc, de plastique ou de métal en forme de cône à tête plate ou arrondie qui se visse ou s'insère dans des orifices sous la semelle et le talon de chaussures portées pour la pratique de sports [...] pour assurer un meilleur ancrage au sol ou empêcher les chutes ou les glissades dans les déplacements accélérés lorsque les athlètes courent, lancent ou frappent.

CONT

Chaussure de trail avec pointes amovibles pour coureur pronateur ou universel.

OBS

Sous les chaussures.

OBS

pointe : terme surtout utilisé pour désigner la notion du terme «spike».

PHR

Crampons amovibles; crampons moulés; crampons vissés; crampons souples; crampons durs.

OBS

L'extrémité d'un des bâtons de hockey sur luge est composée de crampons qui servent à propulser la luge.

Key term(s)
  • crampons
  • pointes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y accesorios deportivos
  • Deportes (Generalidades)
Key term(s)
  • tacos
  • clavos
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Record 2 2011-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
CONT

The length of the stirrup leather is such that, with continual lower thigh and knee grip, the arch of the foot can press on the tread of the iron with the heel well down.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
CONT

Type dans lequel le bout du pied est entouré d'une grille, afin de limiter son engagement et le préserver des heurts.

Key term(s)
  • plancher

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
DEF

Parte del estribo donde se apoya el pie.

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Record 3 2006-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Horse Husbandry
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

A projection forged from or welded onto the ground side of the heel of a horseshoe.

CONT

Heel calks provide braking traction as the hoof lands, but no grip at breakover.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Élevage des chevaux
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres

Spanish

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Record 4 2000-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
DEF

Small suede-covered pad which can be stuck to counter lining of shoe to reduce size at heel and prevent foot slipping out of shoe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie

Spanish

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Record 5 2000-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
DEF

Small suede-covered pad which can be stuck to counter lining of shoe to reduce size at heel and prevent foot slipping out of shoe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie

Spanish

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Record 6 1990-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

A calk on the toe of the shoe of a horse or ox.

OBS

Calkin : one of a pair of projections on the underside of a horseshoe, usually made by doubling the ends over, to provide grip and prevent the horse... from slipping, or to raise the heel of a horse that has faulty conformation or is inclined to forge. Also caulkin; also called calk.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
OBS

Crampon : Petites pièces d'acier en forme de cube ou de pyramide tronquée, vissées dans les mortaises des fers pour éviter au cheval de glisser.

OBS

Pince : Partie antérieure du fer à cheval.

Spanish

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