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WEIGHT TRANSFER [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unweighting
1, record 1, English, unweighting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- weight transfer 2, record 1, English, weight%20transfer
correct
- weight transference 1, record 1, English, weight%20transference
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exaggerate the weight transfer somewhat to begin with so that you achieve a kind of swaying style; doing this, you will find how important the weight transfer is. 3, record 1, English, - unweighting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speed skating and figure skating terms 1, record 1, English, - unweighting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- transfert du poids
1, record 1, French, transfert%20du%20poids
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- transfert de poids 1, record 1, French, transfert%20de%20poids
correct, masculine noun
- déplacement du poids du corps 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9placement%20du%20poids%20du%20corps
masculine noun
- transfert du poids du corps 2, record 1, French, transfert%20du%20poids%20du%20corps
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exagérez quelque peu le déplacement du poids du corps pour commencer, ou imitant le roulis d'un navire. Cette amplification du mouvement vous aide à évaluer l'importance du déplacement du poids du corps. 2, record 1, French, - transfert%20du%20poids
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces termes appartiennent au patinage de vitesse et au patinage artistique 1, record 1, French, - transfert%20du%20poids
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-05-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weight transfer
1, record 2, English, weight%20transfer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- transference of weight 2, record 2, English, transference%20of%20weight
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any transference of weight into the shot will now have to be through rotation of the upper body. Provided weight transference and footwork are combined correctly, balance will be maintained. 2, record 2, English, - weight%20transfer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Spanish, there are two closely related equivalents, one for the process ("traslación"), the other for the result of such a process ("traslado"). 3, record 2, English, - weight%20transfer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Forward weight transfer. 3, record 2, English, - weight%20transfer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- transfert de poids
1, record 2, French, transfert%20de%20poids
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- transfert du poids 2, record 2, French, transfert%20du%20poids
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les trois éléments importants dans le développement de la puissance au service sont : 1. le mouvement de frappe du bras; 2. le transfert de poids; 3. les forces rotationnelles du corps. 3, record 2, French, - transfert%20de%20poids
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Transférer le poids du corps. La seule force du bras est insuffisante pour donner du poids à la balle. L'aide des jambes est indispensable [...] ce transfert du poids du corps de la jambe arrière sur la jambe avant permet de donner plus de puissance à la balle au moment de l'impact. 4, record 2, French, - transfert%20de%20poids
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Pratiquez le transfert du poids. 5, record 2, French, - transfert%20de%20poids
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Un transfert de poids s'effectue vers l'avant. 6, record 2, French, - transfert%20de%20poids
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- traslación del peso
1, record 2, Spanish, traslaci%C3%B3n%20del%20peso
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- traslado de peso 2, record 2, Spanish, traslado%20de%20peso
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traslación del peso del cuerpo de la pierna derecha a la izquierda o delantera. 3, record 2, Spanish, - traslaci%C3%B3n%20del%20peso
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] nos va a favorecer transmitir el peso de la pierna de atrás hacia adelante en cada golpe; naturalmente, este traslado de peso tiene dos partes muy positivas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - traslaci%C3%B3n%20del%20peso
Record 2, Key term(s)
- traslado de peso del cuerpo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- weight shift 1, record 3, English, weight%20shift
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- weight transfer 2, record 3, English, weight%20transfer
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(on launch) 2, record 3, English, - weight%20shift
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- déplacement du poids
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9placement%20du%20poids
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- transport du poids 1, record 3, French, transport%20du%20poids
masculine noun
- délestage 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9lestage
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- weight transfer compensation device 1, record 4, English, weight%20transfer%20compensation%20device
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'anticabrage
1, record 4, French, dispositif%20d%27anticabrage
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif destiné à compenser l'effet de cabrage, soit en transférant du poids d'un essieu à l'autre, soit en modifiant l'effort de traction de certains essieux. 1, record 4, French, - dispositif%20d%27anticabrage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- differential weight transfer
1, record 5, English, differential%20weight%20transfer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cabrage du différentiel
1, record 5, French, cabrage%20du%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poussée et réaction, cabrage du différentiel. 1, record 5, French, - cabrage%20du%20diff%C3%A9rentiel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-01-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- technical weight transfer
1, record 6, English, technical%20weight%20transfer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speed skating term(s). 2, record 6, English, - technical%20weight%20transfer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- transfert technique de poids
1, record 6, French, transfert%20technique%20de%20poids
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) de patinage de vitesse. 2, record 6, French, - transfert%20technique%20de%20poids
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-01-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- smooth rhythmic weight transfer
1, record 7, English, smooth%20rhythmic%20weight%20transfer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speed skating term(s). 2, record 7, English, - smooth%20rhythmic%20weight%20transfer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- déplacement du poids du corps avec rythme et de façon coulée
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9placement%20du%20poids%20du%20corps%20avec%20rythme%20et%20de%20fa%C3%A7on%20coul%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- transfert du poids du corps avec rythme et de façon coulée 1, record 7, French, transfert%20du%20poids%20du%20corps%20avec%20rythme%20et%20de%20fa%C3%A7on%20coul%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) de patinage de vitesse. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9placement%20du%20poids%20du%20corps%20avec%20rythme%20et%20de%20fa%C3%A7on%20coul%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-08-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- weight transfer sled 1, record 8, English, weight%20transfer%20sled
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- châssis de transfert du poids
1, record 8, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20de%20transfert%20du%20poids
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- traîneau de transfert du poids 1, record 8, French, tra%C3%AEneau%20de%20transfert%20du%20poids
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de transfert du poids tracté dans une compétition de tire de tracteur. 1, record 8, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%20de%20transfert%20du%20poids
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- maximum design fuel transfer weight
1, record 9, English, maximum%20design%20fuel%20transfer%20weight
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- MFTW 2, record 9, English, MFTW
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Maximum weight at which fuel transfer may be initiated between tanks without causing a critical structural condition. 1, record 9, English, - maximum%20design%20fuel%20transfer%20weight
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- masse de calcul maximale pour le transfert du carburant 1, record 9, French, masse%20de%20calcul%20maximale%20pour%20le%20transfert%20du%20carburant
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masse maximale à laquelle le transfert de carburant pour être entrepris entre les réservoirs sans répercussion critique sur la structure. 1, record 9, French, - masse%20de%20calcul%20maximale%20pour%20le%20transfert%20du%20carburant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- transfer of weight 1, record 10, English, transfer%20of%20weight
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- transfert du poids 1, record 10, French, transfert%20du%20poids
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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