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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Reptiles and Amphibians
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Commercial Fishing
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- frog
1, record 1, English, frog
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Family: Ranidae. 2, record 1, English, - frog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Group: army, colony of frogs; a froggery.Young: cub. There are no specific terms for the male or the female of the species. Cry: croak. 3, record 1, English, - frog
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
frog: trade name recommended by the "Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales" and by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 2, record 1, English, - frog
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Reptiles et amphibiens
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Pêche commerciale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grenouille
1, record 1, French, grenouille
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Famille : Ranidae. 2, record 1, French, - grenouille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
grenouille : nom français commercial normalisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales. 2, record 1, French, - grenouille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- frog
1, record 2, English, frog
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A turnout is composed of a switch, consisting essentially of two tapered movable rails, designed to divert rolling stock from one track to another, and a frog, which permits wheel flanges to cross over opposing rails. 2, record 2, English, - frog
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cœur de croisement
1, record 2, French, c%26oelig%3Bur%20de%20croisement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les deux parties essentielles du branchement sont: a) l'aiguillage, composé principalement de deux rails mobiles qui font passer le matériel roulant d'une voie sur une autre; b) le cœur de croisement, qui permet le passage des roues à l'intersection des deux rails intérieurs. 2, record 2, French, - c%26oelig%3Bur%20de%20croisement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- frog
1, record 3, English, frog
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frog: an item in the "Textileworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 3, English, - frog
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- brandebourg
1, record 3, French, brandebourg
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brandebourg : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du textile» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 3, French, - brandebourg
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Practice
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- frog
1, record 4, English, frog
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A depression on one or both of the larger faces of a brick or block. It provides a key for the mortar, and reduces the weight of the brick. 2, record 4, English, - frog
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The frog is not necessarily filled with mortar. 2, record 4, English, - frog
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maçonnerie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- clef
1, record 4, French, clef
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépression faite sur un ou deux des côtés les plus larges de certaines briques afin de former une clef pour le mortier aux joints. 2, record 4, French, - clef
Record 4, Key term(s)
- clé
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Albañilería
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- rebajo de trabazón
1, record 4, Spanish, rebajo%20de%20trabaz%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Construction Tools
- Road Construction Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- frog rammer
1, record 5, English, frog%20rammer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- frog 2, record 5, English, frog
correct
- jumping jack 3, record 5, English, jumping%20jack
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A type of rammer or tamper] weighing nearly half a ton is known as a "frog"; it has a lift of about 9 in. and jumps forward 9 in. per stroke. 2, record 5, English, - frog%20rammer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Metatarsal protectors should be used with jack hammers and jumping jacks. 3, record 5, English, - frog%20rammer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outils (Construction)
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- grenouille
1, record 5, French, grenouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- grenouille sauteuse 2, record 5, French, grenouille%20sauteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engin de pilonnage et de compactage se déplaçant par bonds. 3, record 5, French, - grenouille
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sorte de tronc de cône à base oblique, à l'intérieur duquel se meut un piston actionné par l'explosion commandée d'un mélange carburé (essence). 1, record 5, French, - grenouille
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La machine saute à la manière d'une grenouille quand l'opérateur appuie sur la manette de la magnéto. L'engin est dirigé à l'aide d'un cadre levier articulé. La base oblique provoque l'avancement vers l'opérateur, ou inversement selon la position du cadre levier. La machine standard pèse à peu près 500 kg [...]. Elle saute à 30 cm de haut et, en terrain horizontal, avance de 13 cm par bond. 1, record 5, French, - grenouille
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Surveying Instruments
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- foot plate
1, record 6, English, foot%20plate
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- footplate 2, record 6, English, footplate
correct
- frog 1, record 6, English, frog
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- shoe
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'arpentage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- crapaud
1, record 6, French, crapaud
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- affût 1, record 6, French, aff%C3%BBt
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaque métallique (à crampons) que l'on place sur les sols mous pour éviter que la mire de nivellement s'enfonce dans le sol. 2, record 6, French, - crapaud
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-05-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
- Cultivating and Tilling Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The share, the landside and the moldboard are bolted to an irregular shaped piece of metal called the frog. 1, record 7, English, - frog
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
- Motoculteurs et motobineuses
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sep
1, record 7, French, sep
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le soc, versoir et contre-sep sont fixés sur le sep par des boulons à tête fraisée et à ergot. 1, record 7, French, - sep
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maquinaria agrícola
- Motocultores y motobinadoras
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- dental
1, record 7, Spanish, dental
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-03-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
- Clothing (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- frog
1, record 8, English, frog
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fastening on a belt for carrying a sword ... 1, record 8, English, - frog
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- porte-épée
1, record 8, French, porte%2D%C3%A9p%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de cuir ou d'étoffe fixée à la ceinture et destinée à soutenir le fourreau de l'épée. 2, record 8, French, - porte%2D%C3%A9p%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des porte-épées. 3, record 8, French, - porte%2D%C3%A9p%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
porte-épées (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Larousse illustré (2005). 4, record 8, French, - porte%2D%C3%A9p%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-10-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Husbandry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- frog
1, record 9, English, frog
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- foot-pad 2, record 9, English, foot%2Dpad
- Cuneus ungulae 3, record 9, English, Cuneus%20ungulae
Latin
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wedge-shaped pad in the sole of the hoof which acts as a shock absorber for the hoof. 4, record 9, English, - frog
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The frog of the hoof is triangular or pyramidal in shape, the frog bears a close resemblance to the form of the plantar cushion, upon the lower surface of which ... it is moulded. 5, record 9, English, - frog
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There are elastic properties within the frog that perform important services to the foot. It also acts as a secondary support system to the hoof. When the frog is healthy, in many horses, it will seek ground level, where the heels are, and aid them in shock absorption. 6, record 9, English, - frog
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It contacts the ground at each step and aids in pumping blood. 4, record 9, English, - frog
Record 9, Key term(s)
- foot pad
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fourchette
1, record 9, French, fourchette
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- coin du sabot 2, record 9, French, coin%20du%20sabot
masculine noun, rare
- Cuneus ungulae 2, record 9, French, Cuneus%20ungulae
Latin
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du sabot qui se trouve prise dans la sole et dessine un V ouvert vers l'arrière. 3, record 9, French, - fourchette
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fourchette est cette espèce de triangle, ou de pyramide, qui forme le relief de l'arrière du pied. La palpation révèle que cette fourchette caoutchouteuse est formée de la corne du pied. Elle joue un rôle à la fois antidérapant et amortissant. Elle participe à l'irrigation sanguine du pied puisqu'elle renvoie le sang vers le haut à chaque foulée [...] 4, record 9, French, - fourchette
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Anatomía animal
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- ranilla
1, record 9, Spanish, ranilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-11-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Frog
1, record 10, English, Frog
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A nickname given to the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter. 2, record 10, English, - Frog
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Frog
1, record 10, French, Frog
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Façon de désigner l'hélicoptère CH-46 Sea Knight. 1, record 10, French, - Frog
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- frog
1, record 11, English, frog
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- brandebourg
1, record 11, French, brandebourg
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passementerie (galon, broderie) ornant une boutonnière. 1, record 11, French, - brandebourg
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-07-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Weapon Systems
- Military (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- free rocket over ground
1, record 12, English, free%20rocket%20over%20ground
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- FROG 1, record 12, English, FROG
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UD-1 1994: U.S. Department of National Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. Includes U.S. acronyms and abbreviations and NATO terms (English only). 2, record 12, English, - free%20rocket%20over%20ground
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Systèmes d'armes
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- missile sol-sol non guidé
1, record 12, French, missile%20sol%2Dsol%20non%20guid%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-12-22
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- String Instruments
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- frog
1, record 13, English, frog
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
bow, in music, curved stick with rosined horsehair stretched between the ends, used to produce sound by friction in stringed instruments of the rebec, viol, and violin groups. Since the 16th century the tension of the hair has been controlled by means of a "frog" (nut) at the end of the bow held by the player. 2, record 13, English, - frog
Record 13, Key term(s)
- nut
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- hausse
1, record 13, French, hausse
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans l'archet, pièce de bois ou d'ivoire maintenant les crins de la mèche éloignés de la baguette. 2, record 13, French, - hausse
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Archet (...) La mèche est attachée d'une part à la tête, de l'autre à la hausse d'ébène qui sert à tenir l'archet et à régler sa tension. La fixation en ces deux points est dissimulée sous une plaque de recouvrement. La tension de la mèche s'effectue grâce à une vis à écrou placée au bout de la hausse qui fait avancer ou reculer celle-ci. 3, record 13, French, - hausse
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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