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LEG WORK [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Techniques
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- secure oneself with a leg lock
1, record 1, English, secure%20oneself%20with%20a%20leg%20lock
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- take a leg lock 2, record 1, English, take%20a%20leg%20lock
verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To secure oneself with a leg lock while facing away from the ladder, first secure the top of the ladder. Then descend to the level from which the work is to be done. While facing away from the ladder, lift one leg and insert it through the ladder, over the second rung above the one on which the other foot rests. Bring the foot back through, over the rung above the one on which the other foot rests, and hook the foot over the beam. 3, record 1, English, - secure%20oneself%20with%20a%20leg%20lock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- s'amarrer avec la jambe 1, record 1, French, s%27amarrer%20avec%20la%20jambe
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- prendre position sur l'échelle 2, record 1, French, prendre%20position%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9chelle
- s'accrocher à l'échelle avec la jambe 3, record 1, French, s%27accrocher%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9chelle%20avec%20la%20jambe
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passer une jambe entre deux échelons pour saisir, avec le talon engagé en arrière, l'échelon inférieur à celui sur lequel repose la cuisse. 2, record 1, French, - s%27amarrer%20avec%20la%20jambe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour s'amarrer avec la jambe, procéder comme suit : poser les deux pieds sur l'échelon approprié; passer une jambe par-dessus le deuxième échelon plus haut; ramener le pied sous l'échelon qui supporte la cuisse et poser le pied sur le montant; s'amarrer avec la jambe droite si la manœuvre est exécutée du côté gauche de l'échelle et vice versa. 1, record 1, French, - s%27amarrer%20avec%20la%20jambe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Job Descriptions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- legwork
1, record 2, English, legwork
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- footwork 1, record 2, English, footwork
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Work or activity involving a preponderance of physical movement and especially of walking from place to place. 1, record 2, English, - legwork
Record 2, Key term(s)
- leg-work
- foot-work
- leg work
- foot work
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Descriptions d'emplois
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- de va-et-vient
1, record 2, French, de%20va%2Det%2Dvient
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 2011-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- footwork
1, record 3, English, footwork
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- legwork 2, record 3, English, legwork
correct
- foot work 3, record 3, English, foot%20work
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All the movements of the feet in coordination with the other body movements to effectively hit the ball and keep one’s balance; the action or manner of moving the feet while playing tennis. 2, record 3, English, - footwork
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Correct footwork is important for proper balance and rhythm in playing strokes and for moving into position to play a shot. 4, record 3, English, - footwork
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Fancy, nimble footwork. 2, record 3, English, - footwork
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
To adjust, be tentative with one’s footwork. 2, record 3, English, - footwork
Record 3, Key term(s)
- foot-work
- leg-work
- leg work
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- jeu de jambes
1, record 3, French, jeu%20de%20jambes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- travail des pieds 2, record 3, French, travail%20des%20pieds
correct, masculine noun
- jeu de pieds 3, record 3, French, jeu%20de%20pieds
correct, masculine noun
- footing 4, record 3, French, footing
correct, anglicism, masculine noun, Europe
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des mouvements, équilibres, rotations, flexions, impulsions, appuis, démarrages, arrêts, sauts nécessaires pour permettre à votre corps d'être placé au bon endroit au moment voulu et dans la bonne position [par rapport] à la balle. 5, record 3, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant l'impact les jambes doivent être fléchies; pendant la frappe, elles se détendent vers l'avant et reviennent en flexion. C'est un bon jeu de jambes qui fait le champion. 2, record 3, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les jeux de pieds au filet [...] Si la balle arrive légèrement à votre droite, faites un pas latéral du pied droit en fléchissant la jambe droite. 3, record 3, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Jeu de jambes indiscipliné. 4, record 3, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Aménagement du jeu de jambes. 4, record 3, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Ajuster le jeu de jambes. 4, record 3, French, - jeu%20de%20jambes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- juego de piernas
1, record 3, Spanish, juego%20de%20piernas
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- juego de pies 2, record 3, Spanish, juego%20de%20pies
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La semivolea] es consecuencia de un mal juego de piernas. 3, record 3, Spanish, - juego%20de%20piernas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Es muy importante tener un buen juego de pies. 2, record 3, Spanish, - juego%20de%20piernas
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- magpie jump
1, record 4, English, magpie%20jump
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most notable difficulty frequently met with in this work is the so-called saut de pie or "magpie jump". In this the horse uses both hind legs together, or almost so, instead of moving each hind leg in turn and in proper diagonal sequence with the corresponding front leg. 1, record 4, English, - magpie%20jump
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- saut de pie
1, record 4, French, saut%20de%20pie
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défectuosité d'allure, dans laquelle, au trot rapide, les postérieurs du cheval s'élèvent et pratiquent une sorte de galop. 1, record 4, French, - saut%20de%20pie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lateral movement
1, record 5, English, lateral%20movement
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lateral movements(work on two tracks) comprise the shoulder-in, the travers, the renvers, the on two tracks, the counter-change of hand, and the leg yielding. The aim is to bring balance and pace into harmony. 2, record 5, English, - lateral%20movement
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pas de côté
1, record 5, French, pas%20de%20c%C3%B4t%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation générale des airs de deux pistes, à progression directe ou latérale. 2, record 5, French, - pas%20de%20c%C3%B4t%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-05-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- free leg swing
1, record 6, English, free%20leg%20swing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- lead leg swing 2, record 6, English, lead%20leg%20swing
correct
- leg swing lead 2, record 6, English, leg%20swing%20lead
correct
- leg swing-up 2, record 6, English, leg%20swing%2Dup
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An angled approach (i.e. from the side) can be advantageous to all high-jumpers, regardless of style, because (i) it facilitates a greater range of free leg swing at take-off ... 1, record 6, English, - free%20leg%20swing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The jumper should work on timing the lead leg swing-up with the takeoff. 2, record 6, English, - free%20leg%20swing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lancer de la jambe libre
1, record 6, French, lancer%20de%20la%20jambe%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- projection de la jambe libre 2, record 6, French, projection%20de%20la%20jambe%20libre
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lancer de la jambe libre aura pour but de participer à l'élévation verticale du corps. La jambe libre joue un rôle très important et favorise grandement l'ascension du corps vers la barre si elle est active et non passive. (saut en hauteur). 3, record 6, French, - lancer%20de%20la%20jambe%20libre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'autre jambe (la jambe d'appel) prend contact avec le sol, et effectue sa poussée de franchissement (lancer de la jambe libre, bascule du bassin). (courses de haies). 4, record 6, French, - lancer%20de%20la%20jambe%20libre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-05-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sequence
1, record 7, English, sequence
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proper sequence of movements [in shot put] From the Right Leg Extension drill from a side power position, forcefully extend the right leg while the right foot is turning inward. Feel the legs and hips work independently of the upper body. Once the lower body is fully extended and turned to the front, execute a release while the left foot is firmly planted on the ground. 2, record 7, English, - sequence
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics - throwing events. 3, record 7, English, - sequence
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- enchaînement
1, record 7, French, encha%C3%AEnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- séquence 2, record 7, French, s%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun
- suite 2, record 7, French, suite
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'enchaînement de la phase principale du lancer avec les autres phases du lancer va donner le rythme typique du geste spécifique de la discipline et doit être travaillé aussi tôt que possible. 3, record 7, French, - encha%C3%AEnement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans la technique «Russe», le javelot est ramené à hauteur de la tête avec un mouvement circulaire du bras allongé vers le haut et l'arrière. Après le placement se produit une accélération supplémentaire entre la seconde et la 3e foulée avec un enchaînement rapide des appuis Droit-Gauche et pose des pieds à plat. L'impulsion des appuis permet au haut du corps de rester incliné en arrière. 3, record 7, French, - encha%C3%AEnement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique - lancers. 4, record 7, French, - encha%C3%AEnement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-12-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Recipes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- radish rosettes
1, record 8, English, radish%20rosettes
correct, see observation, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You needn’t be a master chef to appreciate a fine kitchen knife. While high-quality tools won’t magically impart the talent to butterfly a leg of lamb or carve radish rosettes, they can help you work more precisely and with less effort. 2, record 8, English, - radish%20rosettes
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually used in the plural. 3, record 8, English, - radish%20rosettes
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Recettes de cuisine
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- radis en rosettes
1, record 8, French, radis%20en%20rosettes
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-09-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Wood Furniture Manufacture
- Antique Furniture (Museums and Heritage)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pied-de-biche
1, record 9, English, pied%2Dde%2Dbiche
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- doe’s foot 2, record 9, English, doe%26rsquo%3Bs%20foot
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
French for "deer's foot"; slight curvature applied to a leg, ending in a cloven foot. Forerunner of the cabriole leg, occurring in Late Louis XIV-Régence work and in contemporary English furniture. 1, record 9, English, - pied%2Dde%2Dbiche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Both the scroll termination (pied galbé) and the pied de biche are found in French Canada although the latter was rare in France by the middle of the 18th century and may represent a survival in Canada from the closing years of the Louis XIV period. 2, record 9, English, - pied%2Dde%2Dbiche
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des meubles en bois
- Meubles anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pied-de-biche
1, record 9, French, pied%2Dde%2Dbiche
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sabot de biche 2, record 9, French, sabot%20de%20biche
correct, masculine noun
- sabot de biche 2, record 9, French, sabot%20de%20biche
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pied incurvé des tables ou des fauteuils (Louis XV ou autre) terminé par un sabot. 1, record 9, French, - pied%2Dde%2Dbiche
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-02-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- legwork
1, record 10, English, legwork
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It should be borne in mind that the deputy minister is entitled to make full use of his departmental staff in arriving at his decisions. He need not do the "legwork" himself. 1, record 10, English, - legwork
Record 10, Key term(s)
- leg work
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- démarches
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9marches
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-10-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Golf
- Chiropractic
- Physiotherapy
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- golfer’s lift
1, record 11, English, golfer%26rsquo%3Bs%20lift
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 11, English, - golfer%26rsquo%3Bs%20lift
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Golf
- Chiropratique
- Physiothérapie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- levée de jambe du golfeur
1, record 11, French, lev%C3%A9e%20de%20jambe%20du%20golfeur
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position du golfeur sur le vert, pour prendre sa balle dans la coupe. 1, record 11, French, - lev%C3%A9e%20de%20jambe%20du%20golfeur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-03-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Techniques
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- leg lock
1, record 12, English, leg%20lock
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- ladder lock 2, record 12, English, ladder%20lock
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of standing on a ladder in which one leg is placed over a rung of a ladder and brought back around the rung below with the foot at the outside of the beam; in this position one can work on the side opposite the locked leg with both hands free. 2, record 12, English, - leg%20lock
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
to take a leg log. 3, record 12, English, - leg%20lock
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- clé de jambe
1, record 12, French, cl%C3%A9%20de%20jambe
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se maintenir sur l'échelle par une clé de jambe. 1, record 12, French, - cl%C3%A9%20de%20jambe
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to take a leg lock / prendre position sur l'échelle. Passer une jambe entre deux échelons pour saisir, avec le talon engagé en arrière, l'échelon inférieur à celui sur lequel repose la cuisse. 2, record 12, French, - cl%C3%A9%20de%20jambe
Record 12, Key term(s)
- clef de jambe
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-06-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- conference desk
1, record 13, English, conference%20desk
correct, specific
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A desk with an extender for use in conferences. 1, record 13, English, - conference%20desk
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At meetings, it is possible for five or six people to sit comfortably around a conference desk, since ample work space and leg room are provided. 2, record 13, English, - conference%20desk
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
desk: A kind of table equipped with drawers, compartments, etc. ... 3, record 13, English, - conference%20desk
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- table de conférence
1, record 13, French, table%20de%20conf%C3%A9rence
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- table de réunion 2, record 13, French, table%20de%20r%C3%A9union
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Table de grandes dimensions (ou ensemble de tables) autour de laquelle un certain nombre de personnes peuvent se réunir [...] 3, record 13, French, - table%20de%20conf%C3%A9rence
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il est préférable [...] que les participants soient assis sur des caisses mais puissent échanger plutôt que d'être confortablement installés autour d'une table de conférence sans possibilité réelle de procéder à des échanges satisfaisants. 4, record 13, French, - table%20de%20conf%C3%A9rence
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- leg assembly 1, record 14, English, leg%20assembly
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- jambe de soutien 1, record 14, French, jambe%20de%20soutien
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charme de disques; les démarches 1, record 14, French, - jambe%20de%20soutien
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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