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STRAIGHT GRIP [2 records]

Record 1 2001-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

On shoulder firearms having a conventional stock design, slender straight grip which is in line with the bottom edge of the stock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Sur les armes d'épaule à monture conventionnelle, poignée mince et droite en ligne avec le rebord inférieur de la crosse.

OBS

poignée anglaise : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

A way of holding a curling rock for delivery with the arm straight, unbended.

DEF

During delivery and release, holding a curling rock with the handle parallel to the centre and the side lines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Façon de tenir la poignée de la pierre pour la lancer avec le bras tendu, sans repli.

DEF

Durant le lancer et au moment du lâcher, maintien de la poignée de la pierre parallèle à la ligne médiane et aux lignes latérales.

Spanish

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