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PLAYBALL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-06-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ball
1, record 1, English, ball
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- playball 2, record 1, English, playball
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A spherical or ovoid body used in a game or sport. 2, record 1, English, - ball
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ball that carries well, that drops, that is hooking/slicing, that is moving, that is pulled, that is pulled hard, that sails high, that takes a short hop, thrown wide. 3, record 1, English, - ball
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balle
1, record 1, French, balle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ballon 2, record 1, French, ballon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pelote sphérique pouvant rebondir, utilisée dans de nombreux sports (tennis, tennis de table, golf) dont les dimensions, poids, nature et qualité du rebond sont en général fixés par les règlements des sports où elle est utilisée. 3, record 1, French, - balle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Balle qui bouge beaucoup, qui courbe/dérive, qui fait un court bond, lancée hors cible, tirée, tirée avec force, qui tombe, qui voyage bien, qui voyage en hauteur. 4, record 1, French, - balle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pelota
1, record 1, Spanish, pelota
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bola de materia elástica que le permite botar, y que se usa en diversos juegos y deportes. 2, record 1, Spanish, - pelota
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pelota grande. 2, record 1, Spanish, - pelota
Record 2 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- playball
1, record 2, English, playball
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sponge or inflated ball that will bounce and is suitable for playing catch or other throwing and tossing games. 1, record 2, English, - playball
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ballon
1, record 2, French, ballon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vessie gonflée d'air et recouverte de cuir ou de peau dont on se sert pour jouer ou pratiquer certains sports. 1, record 2, French, - ballon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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