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Record 1 2012-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gymnastics and Trampoline
DEF

Grip in which the palms face inward toward the body.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gymnastique et trampoline
DEF

Prise de la barre avec la paume des mains vers le haut.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
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Record 2 2012-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

To deliver a rock, the position of the hold on the handle of a rock with the palm of the hand flat on the bottom side of the handle and the fingers facing up towards left for a right-hander, towards right, for a left-hander.

DEF

To sweep, the holding of the broom or brush with the stronger arm, right for a right-hander, left for a left-hander, under the other hand on the handle.

OBS

grip (noun): The positioning of the hand and fingers on the handle of [a] rock [to deliver it].

OBS

Antonym: overhand grip, overgrip.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Pour effectuer un lancer, position de prise sur le manche d'une pierre avec la paume de la main à plat sur le dessous du manche, les doigts pointant vers le haut, du côté gauche du manche pour un droitier, du côté droit, pour un gaucher.

DEF

Pour balayer ou brosser, façon de tenir le balai ou la brosse avec la main dominante, droite pour un droitier, gauche pour un gaucher, au-dessous de l'autre sur le manche.

OBS

prise, poigne : Façon dont le curleur place sa main et ses doigts sur la poignée d'une pierre pour la lancer.

OBS

Antonyme : prise par-dessus.

Spanish

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