"anti-G straining maneuver" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: anti-G straining maneuvers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} anti-G straining maneuver (plural anti-G straining maneuvers)
  1. (aviation, space flight) 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 buttcheeks, and trying to crush it, or tensing the abdominal and chest muscles, possibly while bent over at the hips. Categories (topical): Aviation, Space Synonyms: AGSM [abbreviation] Derived forms: AGSM [abbreviation] Coordinate_terms: hook maneuver
    Sense id: en-anti-G_straining_maneuver-en-noun-Q1dQCvjG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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