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A variation of the figure-four move where the "same-side" leg is used instead of the "opposite" leg. [2] figure eight Figure eight belay A belay device or descender that is shaped like the number eight. [2] [12] figure-eight knot Figure-eight knot. Also figure-eight loop. A knot commonly used to tie in a climber's harness to the climbing rope ...
The situation in a bout when the opposing blades are not touching; opposite of engagement. Advance The 'advance' is the basic forward movement. The front foot moves first, beginning by lifting the toes. The leg is straightened at the knee, pushing the heel out in front. Land on the heel, and then bring the back foot up to en garde stance.
References A ace Slang for the drug acepromazine or acetyl promazine (trade names Atravet or Acezine), which is a sedative : 3 commonly used on horses during veterinary treatment, but also illegal in the show ring. Also abbreviated ACP. action The way a horse elevates its legs, knees, hock, and feet. : 3 Also includes how the horse uses its shoulder, humerus, elbow, and stifle; most often used ...
A leg position in which the free leg is lifted behind the body, with the knee bent at an angle, and held behind at a 90-degree angle to the skating foot. This is the leg position often used for the layback spin. arabesque A leg position in which the free leg is extended behind the body in a straight line.
a shot played to the leg side to a short-pitched delivery, between mid-wicket and backward square-leg. [1] Pursuit Synonym of runchase. Push batter's call for a run, urging their partner to look for two. See No, Yes, Two, Wait.. 2. Can also refer to a bowler pushing the ball through, meaning they bowl it quicker (usually said of a spinner).
There are several synonyms that refer to human positioning, often used interchangeably, but having specific nuances of meaning. [1] Position is a general term for a configuration of the human body. Posture means an intentionally or habitually assumed position. Pose implies an artistic, aesthetic, athletic, or spiritual intention of the position.
to (literally) lift up, especially a person: booster cushion*, a cushion used to increase the height of a seat (esp. in a car) to steal, especially from a retail establishment (i.e., shoplift) boot storage compartment of a car (US: trunk) footwear covering lower leg to kick something hard to start up a computer
(French pronunciation:) A position in which a dancer stands on one leg (the supporting leg) while the other leg (working leg) is raised and turned out with knee bent to form an angle of approximately 90° between the thigh and the lower leg. The height of the knee versus the foot and the angle of the knee flexion will vary depending on the ...