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THROAT RACKET [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- throat
1, record 1, English, throat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- throat of racket 2, record 1, English, throat%20of%20racket
correct
- racket throat 3, record 1, English, racket%20throat
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the racket immediately below the racket head, i.e. the neck that joins the head of the racket to its handle; the upper part of the shaft. 4, record 1, English, - throat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While preparing oneself mentally to volley the next shot, players should be in ready position, racket held up higher than waist level with the hand of the non-hitting arm cradling the throat of the racket. 4, record 1, English, - throat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Characterized by a stringbed that extends further into the throat area, the Extender has received some criticism because of its wide beam and oversized racquet face. 5, record 1, English, - throat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Often times the non-lexicalized unit "throat of a racket" is used synonymously in the place of "(racket) throat." 4, record 1, English, - throat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Lowering of the throat. 4, record 1, English, - throat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
To drop, cradle, lower the throat. 4, record 1, English, - throat
Record 1, Key term(s)
- throat of the racquet
- racquet throat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cœur
1, record 1, French, c%26oelig%3Bur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cœur de la raquette 2, record 1, French, c%26oelig%3Bur%20de%20la%20raquette
correct, masculine noun
- gorge 3, record 1, French, gorge
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La partie entre le manche et le cordage d'une raquette. 4, record 1, French, - c%26oelig%3Bur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cœur est généralement ouvert; sa forme joue sur la flexibilité du cadre et sur la dimension de la zone d'impact. 5, record 1, French, - c%26oelig%3Bur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cœur en mousse injectée. 6, record 1, French, - c%26oelig%3Bur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Pour que les changements de prise soient facilités, il est recommandé d'utiliser la main opposée afin de soutenir à la gorge de la raquette le poids de celle-ci entre les coups, relâchant ainsi l'emprise de la main jouant. 3, record 1, French, - c%26oelig%3Bur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme se rapportant à la raquette de tennis. 7, record 1, French, - c%26oelig%3Bur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cœur inversé, évidé. 7, record 1, French, - c%26oelig%3Bur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- garganta
1, record 1, Spanish, garganta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- garganta de la raqueta 2, record 1, Spanish, garganta%20de%20la%20raqueta
correct, feminine noun
- cuello 3, record 1, Spanish, cuello
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La garganta suele estar escindida y su forma afecta en el grado de flexibilidad del marco y la amplitud del centro de percusión. 4, record 1, Spanish, - garganta
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Para la empuñadura «este de derecha», cogeremos la raqueta por el cuello con la mano izquierda [...] 3, record 1, Spanish, - garganta
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