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LEG HOLD [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- First Aid
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- recovery position
1, record 1, English, recovery%20position
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To place a casualty in the recovery position, carefully roll the patient onto one side as a unit without twisting the body. You will achieve greatest leverage by flexing the casualty's leg that is furthest away and pulling this leg toward yourself. You can use the casualty's hand to help hold his or her head in the proper position. Place the casualty's face on its side so that any secretions drain out of the mouth. 2, record 1, English, - recovery%20position
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Secourisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- position latérale de sécurité
1, record 1, French, position%20lat%C3%A9rale%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PLS 2, record 1, French, PLS
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- position de récupération 3, record 1, French, position%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration
avoid, calque, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si elle respire, la personne dans le coma doit ensuite être placée en PLS (position latérale de sécurité), c'est-à-dire sur le côté. Sa tête et son cou sont légèrement basculés en arrière et vers le sol afin de pouvoir évacuer d'éventuelles vomissures. Pour protéger sa colonne vertébrale, il est conseillé de placer l'équivalent d'un petit coussin sous sa tête (un vêtement enroulé ou la main de la victime peuvent également convenir). 2, record 1, French, - position%20lat%C3%A9rale%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wrestling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- double leg hold
1, record 2, English, double%20leg%20hold
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lutte
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- double ramassement de jambes
1, record 2, French, double%20ramassement%20de%20jambes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-02-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heel hooking
1, record 3, English, heel%20hooking
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- heel-hooking 2, record 3, English, heel%2Dhooking
correct
- heelhooking 3, record 3, English, heelhooking
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A climbing technique where one leg is raised high and the heel of foot or boot is hooked around a high hold, while the body is supported mainly by the arms. 4, record 3, English, - heel%20hooking
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crochetage de talon
1, record 3, French, crochetage%20de%20talon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- crochetage talon 2, record 3, French, crochetage%20talon
correct, masculine noun
- crochetage du talon 2, record 3, French, crochetage%20du%20talon
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique d'escalade qui s'effectue par le placement du talon à l'hauteur de la prise de main pour procurer un meilleur équilibre. 3, record 3, French, - crochetage%20de%20talon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- toe hooking
1, record 4, English, toe%20hooking
correct, specific
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- toe-hooking 2, record 4, English, toe%2Dhooking
correct, specific
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A climbing technique where one leg is raised high and the toe portion of the foot is hooked around a high hold, while the body is mainly supported by the arms. 3, record 4, English, - toe%20hooking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- crochetage de pied
1, record 4, French, crochetage%20de%20pied
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- crochetage 2, record 4, French, crochetage
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique d'escalade qui s'effectue par le placement du pied à l'hauteur de la prise de main pour procurer un meilleur équilibre. 3, record 4, French, - crochetage%20de%20pied
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-06-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wrestling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- leg hold
1, record 5, English, leg%20hold
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- leg ride 2, record 5, English, leg%20ride
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
While wrestling, a grip of an opponent’s leg to make him fall on the mat. 3, record 5, English, - leg%20hold
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Lutte
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prise de jambe
1, record 5, French, prise%20de%20jambe
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En luttant, saisie de la jambe d'un adversaire pour le faire chuter au tapis. 2, record 5, French, - prise%20de%20jambe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lutte gréco-latine [...] Les prises ne sont autorisées que de la tête à la ceinture; les prises de jambes avec les bras sont interdites. 3, record 5, French, - prise%20de%20jambe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lucha
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- presa de pierna 1, record 5, Spanish, presa%20de%20pierna
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Applications of Automation
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- statically stable position
1, record 6, English, statically%20stable%20position
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Principles of gyroscopic action. ... Dynamic stability. When the cone sits on its base on a flat surface and is tipped slightly, it returns to its original position when the tipping force is removed. This is said to be a statically stable position. If the cone is turned over, it may momentarily be possible to balance it on its pointed end, but the slightest tipping force will make it fall on its side. The latter position is said to be statically unstable. 2, record 6, English, - statically%20stable%20position
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The aim of this section is to calculate the torques which have to be generated in the leg joints to hold the leg in a statically stable position. Dynamic forces will not be taken into consideration, since all movements of the robot are slow. First, the torques will be calculated as functions of the leg geometry, position, and the weight to be supported by the leg. Afterwards, these general expressions will be evaluated for a real robot leg. 3, record 6, English, - statically%20stable%20position
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Automatisation et applications
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- position statiquement stable
1, record 6, French, position%20statiquement%20stable
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la condition nécessaire et suffisante pour qu'un aéronef soit statiquement stable en vol est que son centre de gravité soit situé en avant d'un point bien particulier, le foyer aérodynamique (ou foyer tout court) global de l'appareil. 2, record 6, French, - position%20statiquement%20stable
Record 6, Key term(s)
- position stable statiquement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-05-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Continuous Handling
- Water Transport
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic unloader
1, record 7, English, pneumatic%20unloader
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The marine leg or basic unloading device which can be lowered into the ship's hold, suspended from the marine tower boom, can be one of several types, such as pneumatic section unloader : grain is sucked out of the ship's hold by air suction pipes suspended from the marine tower boom(and attached to high-speed vacuum pumps). 1, record 7, English, - pneumatic%20unloader
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Manutention continue
- Transport par eau
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- déchargeur pneumatique
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9chargeur%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'élévateur portuaire, principal appareil de déchargement pouvant être introduit dans la cale d'un bateau au moyen d'une flèche fixée à une tour, peut être de plusieurs types; dont le déchargeur pneumatique : appareil qui aspire le grain des cales au moyen de tuyaux d'aspiration suspendus à la flèche fixée à une tour (ces tuyaux sont reliés à des pompes aspirantes à grand débit). 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9chargeur%20pneumatique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-01-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ankle flex and stretch
1, record 8, English, ankle%20flex%20and%20stretch
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hold one foot off the floor, leg straight. Alternately flex ankle(pointing toes up) and extend(pointing toes to the floor). Repeat with the other leg. 1, record 8, English, - ankle%20flex%20and%20stretch
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- flexion et étirement de la cheville
1, record 8, French, flexion%20et%20%C3%A9tirement%20de%20la%20cheville
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- flexion et extension de la cheville 2, record 8, French, flexion%20et%20extension%20de%20la%20cheville
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soulever un pied du plancher en gardant la jambe droite. Exécuter alternativement des mouvements de flexion de la cheville (orteils pointés vers le haut) et d'extension de la cheville (orteils pointés vers le plancher). 1, record 8, French, - flexion%20et%20%C3%A9tirement%20de%20la%20cheville
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tiré de Infogram Ergonomie E-B06 publié par le Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail. 1, record 8, French, - flexion%20et%20%C3%A9tirement%20de%20la%20cheville
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-05-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- lifts
1, record 9, English, lifts
plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lifts ... depending so much on timing, on a man’s strength when holding his partner aloft, and on the girls ability to fulfill mid-air requirements. 1, record 9, English, - lifts
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
..., lifts must be carried out with a continuous motion of ascent and descent. The man may not otherwise hold his partner overhead; he cannot swing her horizontally through the air and must not hold her by the leg or neck. 1, record 9, English, - lifts
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- portés
1, record 9, French, port%C3%A9s
masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les portés de la partenaire doivent s'effectuer avec une extension totale du bras porteur (ou des bras) selon un mouvement continu de rotation. 1, record 9, French, - port%C3%A9s
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 9, French, - port%C3%A9s
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Patinage artistique - couple. 2, record 9, French, - port%C3%A9s
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-09-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- steel-jawed leg hold trap
1, record 10, English, steel%2Djawed%20leg%20hold%20trap
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) spring-activated steel device where depression of a pan trigger allows two metal jaws to close upon the leg or foot of the animal for the purpose of restraining it. 1, record 10, English, - steel%2Djawed%20leg%20hold%20trap
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- piège à palette
1, record 10, French, pi%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20palette
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les [pièges] les plus courants (...) sont les pièges à palette, avec ou sans appât, à puissant ressort agissant sur deux mâchoires dentées qui prennent l'animal par n'importe quelle partie de son anatomie, une patte ou les deux le plus souvent. 2, record 10, French, - pi%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20palette
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Wrestling
- Martial Arts
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- turn over with leg hold 1, record 11, English, turn%20over%20with%20leg%20hold
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Lutte
- Arts martiaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- renversement avec prise de jambes 1, record 11, French, renversement%20avec%20prise%20de%20jambes
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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