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Gate-change – Gauntlet

Gate-change

Is that system of change-speed operating gear which is identified with the "Selective" type of gear-box.

Gear Efficiency

- [See "EFFICIENCY."]

Gudgeon Pin

-The short round pin introduced diagonally through the piston, linking the connecting rod to the piston.

Green

The level grass surface upon which the game is played. It should be not less than forty yards square.

Guarding.-[See BLOCKING.] Head.-[See END.]

Gain

A swordsman is said to make a "gain" when after a lunge he recovers his position, not by withdrawing his right leg, but by bringing up his left.

Grip

That part of the sword which the hand grasps.

Guard

The position of body and sword which is safest for defence and most ready for attack.

Gaze-hound

The old term for hounds only able to follow game by sight, which were probably the ancestors, in large measure, of the modern greyhound.

Go-by

The starting of a greyhound a clear length behind his opponent, passing him in a straight run, and obtaining a clear length's lead.

Guarding

When two or more greyhounds are entered in a stake, the bona-fide property of the same owner, the order of running is altered, so that they may meet other greyhounds, should they come together.

Guard

The place where the batsman puts his bat to guard his wicket.

Half-cock stroke. A forward stroke suddenly checked, so that the ball strikes the bat and is not struck by it.

Gauntlet

The leather glove worn by a falconer.