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rifle [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rifle
1, record 1, English, rifle
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rifle; an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - rifle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arme à feu à canon rayé
1, record 1, French, arme%20%C3%A0%20feu%20%C3%A0%20canon%20ray%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arme à feu à canon rayé : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - arme%20%C3%A0%20feu%20%C3%A0%20canon%20ray%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rifle
1, record 2, English, rifle
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rifle shooting 2, record 2, English, rifle%20shooting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shooting involves three disciplines: pistol, rifle and shotgun. In pistol and rifle, competitors shoot at a ringed target from 10, 25 or 50 metres away, and depending on the event, in either a standing, kneeling or prone position. 3, record 2, English, - rifle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rifle: official term of the Pan American Games. 4, record 2, English, - rifle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Tir (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tir à la carabine
1, record 2, French, tir%20%C3%A0%20la%20carabine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carabine 2, record 2, French, carabine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sport de tir comprend trois disciplines : pistolet, carabine et fusil. Aux épreuves de pistolet et de carabine, les compétiteurs doivent atteindre des cibles placées à des distances de 10, 25 ou 50 m et, selon l’épreuve, en position debout, agenouillée ou couchée sur le ventre. 2, record 2, French, - tir%20%C3%A0%20la%20carabine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- rifle
1, record 2, Spanish, rifle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hay tres disciplinas separadas en tiro: pistola, rifle y escopeta. [...] En las categorías de pistola y rifle, los competidores le disparan a una diana con anillos a 10, 25 o 50 metros de distancia, y según la modalidad, lo hacen parados, arrodillados o tendidos sobre el estómago. 1, record 2, Spanish, - rifle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rifle: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - rifle
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rifle
1, record 3, English, rifle
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shoulder firearm with spiral grooves cut in the inner surface of the gun barrel to give the bullet a rotating motion and render its flight more accurate. 2, record 3, English, - rifle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carabine
1, record 3, French, carabine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arme à feu d'épaule avec des sillons en spirale découpés sur la face intérieure du canon afin de donner à la balle un mouvement de rotation et de rendre sa trajectoire plus précise. 2, record 3, French, - carabine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- rifle
1, record 3, Spanish, rifle
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- carabina 2, record 3, Spanish, carabina
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arma de fuego con cortes de ranura en forma de espiral en la superficie interna del barril del arma para darle a la bala un movimiento rotacional y hacer su vuelo más preciso. 3, record 3, Spanish, - rifle
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rifle
1, record 4, English, rifle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Firearm having rifling in the bore and designed to be fired from the shoulder. 2, record 4, English, - rifle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- carabine
1, record 4, French, carabine
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le langage civil, arme de chasse à canon rayé. 2, record 4, French, - carabine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carabine : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 4, French, - carabine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Caza y pesca deportiva
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fusil
1, record 4, Spanish, fusil
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- rifle 1, record 4, Spanish, rifle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rifle
1, record 5, English, rifle
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Firearm having rifling in the bore and designed to be fired from the shoulder. 1, record 5, English, - rifle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fusil
1, record 5, French, fusil
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le langage militaire, arme d'épaule longue et à canon rayé. 1, record 5, French, - fusil
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fusil : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 5, French, - fusil
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fusil
1, record 5, Spanish, fusil
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- rifle 1, record 5, Spanish, rifle
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-08-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rifle
1, record 6, English, rifle
verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lancer avec force 1, record 6, French, lancer%20avec%20force
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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