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GODILLE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- scull
1, record 1, English, scull
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The underwater hand movements that support and move the body in the water. 2, record 1, English, - scull
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- godille
1, record 1, French, godille
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement des mains destiné à appliquer une pression continue sur l'eau pour se propulser et soutenir le corps dans l'eau. 2, record 1, French, - godille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mouvement de base en nage synchronisée utilisé comme exercice dans les entraînements de natation. La godille se fait de haut en bas ou par déplacement ventral ou latéral. 3, record 1, French, - godille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Natación sincronizada
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- remada
1, record 1, Spanish, remada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- aleteo 2, record 1, Spanish, aleteo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento de brazos y manos cuya función es equilibrar, soportar y/o desplazar el cuerpo en el agua. 3, record 1, Spanish, - remada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el nado sincronizado, se le debe prestar mayor atención a la preparación técnica a partir de los 6 años, donde las principiantes deben asimilar, en primer lugar, la adopción de las diferentes posiciones básicas fuera del agua (imitación), así como los movimientos, ángulos, ubicación de las manos (aleteos), los cuales permiten quedarse en el lugar o desplazarse en el agua [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - remada
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- scull
1, record 2, English, scull
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sculling oar 2, record 2, English, sculling%20oar
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An oar used to propel a boat by working it from side to side over the stern of the boat, reversing the blade at each turn. 3, record 2, English, - scull
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- godille
1, record 2, French, godille
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aviron manié à l'arrière d'une embarcation. 1, record 2, French, - godille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- espadilla
1, record 2, Spanish, espadilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remo grande usado a popa de una embarcación como timón o para singar. 2, record 2, Spanish, - espadilla
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sculling
1, record 3, English, sculling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of two-footed progression forward or backward by an in-and-out movement of the feet. 1, record 3, English, - sculling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- godille
1, record 3, French, godille
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manière de se déplacer sur la glace, en avant ou en arrière, en alternant ouverture et fermeture des pieds à plat sur la glace. 1, record 3, French, - godille
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces mouvements de godille avant et arrière donnent l'impression de glisser sans propulsion et sans efforts apparents. 1, record 3, French, - godille
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 3, French, - godille
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wedeln
1, record 4, English, wedeln
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- wedel 2, record 4, English, wedel
see observation, noun, United States
- godille 3, record 4, English, godille
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combination of close parallel turns made in the fall line with a minimum of edge set. 4, record 4, English, - wedeln
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
godille: A French term for the German "wedeln". 5, record 4, English, - wedeln
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
According to source HOSPO,1976,,,214, American writers use "wedel" instead of "wedeln" (the German verb) as both noun and verb. 2, record 4, English, - wedeln
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- godille
1, record 4, French, godille
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
À skis, enchaînement de virages courts de part et d'autre de la ligne de plus grande pente [tout en maintenant les skis parallèles]. 2, record 4, French, - godille
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La godille se décompose en un mouvement tournant des jambes, un planté du bâton aval, un redressement, une rotation de la jambe extérieure pendant la flexion et un mouvement d'inclinaison latérale. 3, record 4, French, - godille
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En ski acrobatique, dans l'épreuve des bosses, les skieurs exécutent habituellement une godille, entre la dernière bosse et la ligne d'arrivée. 4, record 4, French, - godille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-06-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Series of short, connected parallel turns where the lower body swings with the skis, and the upper body swings in the opposite direction. 1, record 5, English, - twist
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To balance the twists, properly, the skier must keep his arms out to the sides, a subtle but necessary position. 1, record 5, English, - twist
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- godille
1, record 5, French, godille
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une série de virages courts, enchaînés sans traversée, et avec des phases de conduites réduites. 1, record 5, French, - godille
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La godille relève de cet esprit d'attaque et les virages se succèdent à la vitesse supérieure. 1, record 5, French, - godille
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-05-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- short swing 1, record 6, English, short%20swing
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- short swinging 2, record 6, English, short%20swinging
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
short swing lead to an actual hopping of the ski tails from side to side, with the body continuing in a straight line down the slope. 1, record 6, English, - short%20swing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- godille
1, record 6, French, godille
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enchaînement de virages avals dont l'allure générale est celle d'une serpentine dans le sens de la ligne de pente. 1, record 6, French, - godille
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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