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DIAGONALE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- diagonal
1, record 1, English, diagonal
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- diagonal web member 2, record 1, English, diagonal%20web%20member
correct
- diagonal member 3, record 1, English, diagonal%20member
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strut or tie running at an angle to both the horizontal and the vertical in a lattice girder. 4, record 1, English, - diagonal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A simple truss such as the Howe truss extends between two supports. In this truss, the top chord resists the compression forces, the bottom chord resists the tension forces, and the diagonal web members between the chords resists the shear forces. 5, record 1, English, - diagonal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on the truss type and their location within the truss, the diagonal web members may have special names, such as the end post, main diagonal, counter, or brace. 6, record 1, English, - diagonal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diagonale
1, record 1, French, diagonale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barre placée en diagonale dans les panneaux d'une poutre en treillis ou d'une construction triangulée en général. 2, record 1, French, - diagonale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plane Geometry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- diagonal
1, record 2, English, diagonal
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line segment connecting two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon. 2, record 2, English, - diagonal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géométrie plane
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- diagonale
1, record 2, French, diagonale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Droite qui joint deux sommets non adjacents d'un polygone, ou deux sommets d'un polyèdre n'appartenant pas à une même face. 2, record 2, French, - diagonale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crosscourt
1, record 3, English, crosscourt
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Refers to a shot aimed to or toward the diagonally opposite side of a tennis court. 2, record 3, English, - crosscourt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Crosscourt backhand, pass. 2, record 3, English, - crosscourt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Crosscourt topspin backhand shot. 2, record 3, English, - crosscourt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 PHR
To go crosscourt. 2, record 3, English, - crosscourt
Record 3, Key term(s)
- cross-court
- cross court
- on the diagonal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- en croisé
1, record 3, French, en%20crois%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- en diagonale 2, record 3, French, en%20diagonale
correct
- croisé 3, record 3, French, crois%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Volée amortie en croisé. 4, record 3, French, - en%20crois%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Passing-shot croisé. 4, record 3, French, - en%20crois%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Trajectoire en diagonale. 4, record 3, French, - en%20crois%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 PHR
Smasher en diagonale. 4, record 3, French, - en%20crois%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cruzado
1, record 3, Spanish, cruzado
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- en diagonal 1, record 3, Spanish, en%20diagonal
correct
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tres posibilidades de resto: al centro a sus pies, cruzada o paralela. 1, record 3, Spanish, - cruzado
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cuando os halléis en dificultades jugad siempre cruzado. 1, record 3, Spanish, - cruzado
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Servicio cruzado. 2, record 3, Spanish, - cruzado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Optical Glass
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- across
1, record 4, English, across
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - across
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Verres d'optique
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- en diagonale 1, record 4, French, en%20diagonale
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - en%20diagonale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-09-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Typography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- leg
1, record 5, English, leg
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lower diagonal strokes of a letter. 2, record 5, English, - leg
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes the same stroke on the R and the tail of a Q is called a leg. 2, record 5, English, - leg
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Typographie (Caractères)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- diagonale
1, record 5, French, diagonale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- branche 1, record 5, French, branche
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie inclinée d’un caractère. 2, record 5, French, - diagonale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- diagonal
1, record 6, English, diagonal
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Riding across the diagonal is a maneuvre from one corner of an arena to another through the center. 2, record 6, English, - diagonal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Competitive horseback riding term. 3, record 6, English, - diagonal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- diagonale
1, record 6, French, diagonale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle, entre autres, de la diagonale du manége, ligne imaginaire qui le traverse obliquement de coin en coin. 2, record 6, French, - diagonale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme d'équitation. 3, record 6, French, - diagonale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- diagonal
1, record 6, Spanish, diagonal
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-05-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- on the diagonal
1, record 7, English, on%20the%20diagonal
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Very often riders trap themselves into doing a change on the diagonal that the horse isn't ready for just because they're coming to the corner and running out of room. 2, record 7, English, - on%20the%20diagonal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Movement on the diagonal of the arena. 3, record 7, English, - on%20the%20diagonal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Competitive horseback riding term. 4, record 7, English, - on%20the%20diagonal
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sur la diagonale
1, record 7, French, sur%20la%20diagonale
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Déplacement sur la diagonale du manège. 2, record 7, French, - sur%20la%20diagonale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme d'équitation. 3, record 7, French, - sur%20la%20diagonale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- sobre la diagonal
1, record 7, Spanish, sobre%20la%20diagonal
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-10-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- diagonal
1, record 8, English, diagonal
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since the next turn will be a left, you sight a straight diagonal that will take you to the curb at the northeast corner of the intersection of Fargo and James Roads. ... You sight the diagonal and ride the shortest route to the northeast corner of Joy and River Streets. You note and mark the two mile mark. 2, record 8, English, - diagonal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Course Measurement Procedures - Appendix C Example - Measuring Race Course. 2, record 8, English, - diagonal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A diagonal: Diagonal route. 3, record 8, English, - diagonal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- diagonale
1, record 8, French, diagonale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La diagonale du fou. Le cyclotourisme pour les amoureux de la petite reine et des belles randonnées. 2, record 8, French, - diagonale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Diagonale : Route diagonale. 3, record 8, French, - diagonale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- diagonal
1, record 8, Spanish, diagonal
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-06-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- diagonal
1, record 9, English, diagonal
noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Artistic gymnastics term. 1, record 9, English, - diagonal
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Facilities/equipment. 1, record 9, English, - diagonal
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- diagonale
1, record 9, French, diagonale
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de gymnastique artistique. 1, record 9, French, - diagonale
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 9, French, - diagonale
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-05-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- diagonal
1, record 10, English, diagonal
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloth that shows an oblique twill line that may run to the left or right on the face of the material. 1, record 10, English, - diagonal
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diagonal cloths are easily recognized, as the twill line is prominent. 1, record 10, English, - diagonal
Record 10, Key term(s)
- diagonal cloth
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- diagonale
1, record 10, French, diagonale
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu présentant des côtes fines en relief, et obliques par rapport aux lisières. 2, record 10, French, - diagonale
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-05-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- common twill weave
1, record 11, English, common%20twill%20weave
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- diagonal weave 2, record 11, English, diagonal%20weave
correct
- common twill 1, record 11, English, common%20twill
correct
- ordinary twill 1, record 11, English, ordinary%20twill
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- armure diagonale
1, record 11, French, armure%20diagonale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- diagonale 2, record 11, French, diagonale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'armure diagonale [...] Le décochement d'une telle armure est de 1 dans le sens de la chaîne comme dans celui de la trame. Le terme numérique de l'armure est toujours plus grand que 2 [...] Si l'armure est main droite, prendre la première croix de gauche et la monter à 45 degrés vers la droite [...] 3, record 11, French, - armure%20diagonale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-03-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- common twill
1, record 12, English, common%20twill
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- ordinary twill 2, record 12, English, ordinary%20twill
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An even sided-four harness twill weave or a simple 45° two up, two down twill. 3, record 12, English, - common%20twill
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ordinary twill slacks. 4, record 12, English, - common%20twill
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- diagonale
1, record 12, French, diagonale
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diagonale : Étoffe de laine, de soie ou de coton présentant une côte oblique par rapport aux lisières. Tous les tissus réalisés à l'aide d'une armure en diagonale. Ces tissus sont en soie naturelle, laine, coton ou fibranne. Pour la confection de vêtements (étoffes en laines), et pour les autres qualités en doublures de manteaux. 1, record 12, French, - diagonale
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Tissu réalisé à l'aide d'une armure en diagonale. 2, record 12, French, - diagonale
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1984-08-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- kitty-cornered 1, record 13, English, kitty%2Dcornered
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- en diagonale 1, record 13, French, en%20diagonale
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1983-04-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- diagonal line 1, record 14, English, diagonal%20line
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
line having oblique direction. 1, record 14, English, - diagonal%20line
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- diagonale 1, record 14, French, diagonale
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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