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Record 1 2011-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gymnastics and Trampoline
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

In Canada, [qualifies] a position at the finish line and a type of bet: horse must finish first or second; may also be used specifically for the second position.

OBS

In England, any horse finishing first, second or third is considered a placed horse. In other English-speaking countries it might be applied to the first and second horses only.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gymnastique et trampoline
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Au Canada, [se dit d'une] position à l'arrivée et type de pari : le cheval doit arriver premier ou deuxième : le terme peut aussi être utilisé pour désigner spécifiquement la deuxième position.

OBS

En Europe francophone, le terme s'applique au premier et au deuxième s'il y a de quatre à sept partants.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shunting Operations (Railroads)
DEF

A rail vehicle which is placed to be loaded or unloaded at a specific location.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Triage (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Véhicule ferroviaire placé à un endroit donné en vue de son chargement ou de son déchargement.

Spanish

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