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BUOY [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-08-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Swimming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- buoy
1, record 1, English, buoy
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A float anchored to mark a race course that denotes the course the swimmers must follow. 2, record 1, English, - buoy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In open water swimming. 3, record 1, English, - buoy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Natation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouée
1, record 1, French, bou%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- balise 2, record 1, French, balise
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de flottaison utilisé pour délimiter un parcours et définir le couloir que doivent suivre les nageurs. 1, record 1, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En natation en eaux libres. 3, record 1, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Natación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- boya
1, record 1, Spanish, boya
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- baliza 2, record 1, Spanish, baliza
correct, feminine noun
- boya baliza 2, record 1, Spanish, boya%20baliza
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flotador anclado para señalar el recorrido que deben seguir los nadadores en una carrera. 1, record 1, Spanish, - boya
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En natación en aguas abiertas. 3, record 1, Spanish, - boya
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To make sure of finding a particular area again a buoy or other marker should be placed on it ... 1, record 2, English, - buoy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bouée
1, record 2, French, bou%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une simple bouée disposée sur les objets ou sites découverts permettra de les repérer par la suite avec précision. 1, record 2, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-02-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Signalling and Illumination (Water Transp.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- buoy
1, record 3, English, buoy
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- navigation buoy 2, record 3, English, navigation%20buoy
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An anchored or moored floating object, other than a lightship, intended as an aid to navigation, to attach or suspend measuring instruments, or to mark the position of something beneath the water. 3, record 3, English, - buoy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Signalisation (Transport par eau)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bouée
1, record 3, French, bou%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flotteur destiné à servir de signal [...] 2, record 3, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les bouées constituent, avec les amers et les balises, des moyens usuels de signalisation maritime. Elles marquent des dangers, balisent des passes, indiquent les postes à occuper par les navires. Leurs formes sont variées, de même que leurs moyens de fixation sur le fond. 2, record 3, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bouée : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 3, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte por agua)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- boya
1, record 3, Spanish, boya
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-02-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Water Sports (General)
- Paddle Sports
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- buoy
1, record 4, English, buoy
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities and equipment. 2, record 4, English, - buoy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sailing term. 3, record 4, English, - buoy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports nautiques (Généralités)
- Sports de pagaie
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bouée
1, record 4, French, bou%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 4, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes acuáticos y náuticos (Generalidades)
- Deportes de remo
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- boya
1, record 4, Spanish, boya
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término de vela. 2, record 4, Spanish, - boya
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-02-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- buoy
1, record 5, English, buoy
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities and equipment. 1, record 5, English, - buoy
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
buoy: rowing and sailing term. 1, record 5, English, - buoy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- baliser
1, record 5, French, baliser
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 5, French, - baliser
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
baliser : terme d'aviron et de voile. 1, record 5, French, - baliser
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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