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PROPULSION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-03-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rear-wheel drive
1, record 1, English, rear%2Dwheel%20drive
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RWD 2, record 1, English, RWD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rear drive 3, record 1, English, rear%20drive
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drivetrain layout that provides power to the rear wheels only. 3, record 1, English, - rear%2Dwheel%20drive
Record 1, Key term(s)
- rear wheel drive
- rearwheel drive
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- propulsion
1, record 1, French, propulsion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- propulsion arrière 2, record 1, French, propulsion%20arri%C3%A8re
see observation, feminine noun
- traction arrière 3, record 1, French, traction%20arri%C3%A8re
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisation des organes mécaniques du véhicule telle que la puissance du moteur est transmise aux roues arrière qui mettent en mouvement le véhicule. 4, record 1, French, - propulsion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propulsion arrière : terme pléonastique passé dans l'usage. 5, record 1, French, - propulsion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
traction arrière : Le sens premier du mot «traction» est «action de tirer». Ce mot ne convient donc que dans le cas où les roues motrices sont les roues avant du véhicule. 5, record 1, French, - propulsion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- draw through
1, record 2, English, draw%20through
correct, noun phrase
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- draw 2, record 2, English, draw
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The movement of a rower to propel a boat. 3, record 2, English, - draw%20through
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- propulsion
1, record 2, French, propulsion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En aviron, chaloupe, canoë-kayak et canot, ensemble du mouvement qui fait avancer l'embarcation et qui se divise en phase de traction et phase de poussée. 2, record 2, French, - propulsion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La propulsion. Elle correspond au temps moteur du coup d'aviron. Les groupes musculaires s'enchaînent (jambes - corps - bras) mais ne travaillent pas tous en même temps. La vitesse gestuelle doit augmenter jusqu'à la fin de la phase d'appui, la vitesse du bateau étant proportionnelle à l'accélération que le rameur exerce sur l'aviron. 3, record 2, French, - propulsion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La phase de propulsion débute dès que la palette est dans l'eau où elle prend appui et se termine lorsque la palette sort de l'eau [...] La phase de propulsion se termine par la position arrière appelée dégagé et qui débute la phase de retour. 4, record 2, French, - propulsion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La traction de la pelle d'un aviron ou d'une rame sous l'eau se fait en deux phases par rapport à l'avironneur : il y a, pour lui, traction sur la masse d'eau lorsque la pelle, une fois entrée dans l'eau, se déplace depuis l'arrière jusqu'au centre de l'embarcation, puis poussée du centre jusqu'à l'avant de l'embarcation (et sortie de l'eau). Pour l'avironneur, l'effort de la traction s'exerce surtout avec le haut du corps alors que la poussée réussit davantage avec l'appui solide des jambes au fond de l'embarcation. 2, record 2, French, - propulsion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- propulsión
1, record 2, Spanish, propulsi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- propulsion
1, record 3, English, propulsion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Propulsion in Space. In space, there is no traction. Thrust can only be produced as a reaction force. The spacecraft moves forward as a result of ejecting propellant backwards. 1, record 3, English, - propulsion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- propulsion
1, record 3, French, propulsion
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Production d'une force qui assure le déplacement d'un mobile. 1, record 3, French, - propulsion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Propulsion non-propergolique, propergolique. 2, record 3, French, - propulsion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- propulsion
1, record 4, English, propulsion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The force which pushes [the swimmer] forward is called propulsion, and is created by his arms and legs. 2, record 4, English, - propulsion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- propulsion
1, record 4, French, propulsion
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est la force qui fait progresser le nageur. Elle résulte du mouvement des bras et quelquefois des jambes, [...] il s'agit de la résistance créée par les mains et les pieds qui repoussent l'eau vers l'arrière. 2, record 4, French, - propulsion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- jet power 1, record 5, English, jet%20power
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- propulsion
1, record 5, French, propulsion
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- press
1, record 6, English, press
noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Effort of the arms to move the body through the water. 1, record 6, English, - press
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poussée
1, record 6, French, pouss%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- propulsion 1, record 6, French, propulsion
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le dégagement du bras commence avant [...] que la poussée soit terminée, le coude du bras qui se dégage est déjà hors de l'eau alors que la main est encore sous l'eau [...] 1, record 6, French, - pouss%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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