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BANC EPREUVE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Culture (General)
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bench reach
1, record 1, English, bench%20reach
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- iksivatarmit tigusinasungnit 2, record 1, English, iksivatarmit%20tigusinasungnit
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The object of this activity is to pick up a small object off the floor before returning to an upright kneeling position on the bench! ... The winner is the participant who can pick up an object the greatest distance away from the end of the bench. ... To do the bench reach, you will need : 1. A small object 2. A bench with a mat over one end 3. Someone to hold down your legs 4. A measuring tape on the floor starting below the end of the bench. 3, record 1, English, - bench%20reach
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
iksivatarmit tigusinasungnit: term in inuktitut given by Michèle Redmont, from the Government of Nunavit. 2, record 1, English, - bench%20reach
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture (Généralités)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épreuve d’extension
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9preuve%20d%26rsquo%3Bextension
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- iksivatarmit tigusinasungnit 1, record 1, French, iksivatarmit%20tigusinasungnit
see observation
- toucher d’une main en équilibre sur un banc 2, record 1, French, toucher%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20main%20en%20%C3%A9quilibre%20sur%20un%20banc
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jeux inuits en démonstration. Outre les jeux pour lesquels des médailles seront remises, on présentera en démonstration les jeux inuits suivants : le saut sur les jointures, l’avion, la traction de la nuque, le triple saut, le toucher d’une main en équilibre sur un banc (bench reach), le lever par les orteils (toe hang) et le saut sur couverture. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20d%26rsquo%3Bextension
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'épreuve d’extension s’effectue comme suit : le joueur est agenouillé sur un banc d’une hauteur de 45 cm, les chevilles retenues par un assistant. Le joueur doit se pencher en avant, le plus loin possible sans toucher le sol, déposer un cube de bois de 2, 5-5cm au sol et reprendre sa position de départ. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20d%26rsquo%3Bextension
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
iksivatarmit tigusinasungnit: terme en inuktitut fourni par Michèle Redmont du Gouvernement du Nunavut. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20d%26rsquo%3Bextension
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'expression descriptive "toucher d’une main en équilibre sur un banc" a été utilisée par le Gouvernement du Yukon. Le terme «épreuve d’extension» est à privilégier 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20d%26rsquo%3Bextension
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-09-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Arms Control
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proof house
1, record 2, English, proof%20house
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In most foreign countries, a government establishment used for the proof testing of firearms. 2, record 2, English, - proof%20house
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle des armements
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- banc d'épreuve
1, record 2, French, banc%20d%27%C3%A9preuve
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seule la neutralisation effectuée par le banc d’épreuve de Liège est reconnue en Belgique. 2, record 2, French, - banc%20d%27%C3%A9preuve
Record 2, Key term(s)
- banc d’épreuves
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-07-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plywood
- Natural Construction Materials
- Wood Products
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- grips of testing machine 1, record 3, English, grips%20of%20testing%20machine
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Contreplaqués
- Matériaux de construction naturels
- Produits du bois
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mors d’attache du banc d’épreuve 1, record 3, French, mors%20d%26rsquo%3Battache%20du%20banc%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuve
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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