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anti-G straining maneuver

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Any of various techniques to increase G-tolerance and reduce G-LOC incidences that involve emptying the lungs while straining the muscles to force oxygenated blood to the brain. Most common techniques include visualizing a walnut held between one's buttocks, and trying to crush it, or tensing the abdominal and chest muscles, possibly while bent over at the hips.

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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