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BROKEN STICK [2 records]

Record 1 2013-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Styles
  • Archaeology
DEF

A pattern resembling the lateral skeletal configuration of a herring.

DEF

an ornamental pattern in architecture

French

Domaine(s)
  • Styles en architecture
  • Archéologie
DEF

Ornement de moulures à base de petites baguettes disposées suivant un motif brisé.

CONT

Les zigzags (au pluriel) désignent un motif d'ornement de l'architecture romane normande.

Spanish

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Record 2 1979-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ice Hockey
CONT

A broken stick is one which, in the opinion of the referee, is unfit for normal play.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hockey sur glace
CONT

Un bâton brisé est celui qui, de l'avis de l'arbitre, ne peut être employé dans le jeu normal.

Spanish

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