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TOURNANT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- turn
1, record 1, English, turn
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A 180° revolution performed at the end of a swimming lane by a swimmer to go on adding an extra 25 or 50 metres to the distance to be covered in an event; during this reversal of direction, he or she must touch the wall with a hand, a foot or part of the body depending on the style of the swim. 2, record 1, English, - turn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Only by constant practice at the end of every length of the pool swum can automatic proficiency in turning be achieved. 3, record 1, English, - turn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- virage
1, record 1, French, virage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tournant 2, record 1, French, tournant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Révolution de 180° sur lui-même qu'exécute un nageur à l'extrémité d'un couloir de nage pour être en mesure d'ajouter une autre longueur de 25 ou 50 mètres à la distance à couvrir au cours d'une épreuve; pendant ce renversement de direction, il doit toucher le mur d'une main, d'un pied ou d'un point quelconque du corps selon le style de nage de l'épreuve. 3, record 1, French, - virage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consiste [...] à s'aider du mur de la piscine pour tourner, ce que l'on réalise en se ramassant [...] les pieds contre ledit mur, [et] y prendre un [...] appel des deux pieds. 4, record 1, French, - virage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Natación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- viraje
1, record 1, Spanish, viraje
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mordant
1, record 2, English, mordant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- striker 1, record 2, English, striker
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Natural dyes cannot be used by themselves, for they will not stay on the leather. They must be fixed by means of certain chemicals which are called "mordants" or "strikers." The same dye will give different colors, according to the mordant which is used. 1, record 2, English, - mordant
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tournant
1, record 2, French, tournant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composition à base de sels métalliques, destinée à modifier et à fixer les teintures réalisées avec des colorants végétaux. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation]. 1, record 2, French, - tournant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tournant : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR 2, record 2, French, - tournant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rotational
1, record 3, English, rotational
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ROT 2, record 3, English, ROT
correct, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A type of NATO post. 1, record 3, English, - rotational
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tournant
1, record 3, French, tournant
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ROT 2, record 3, French, ROT
correct, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type de poste OTAN. 1, record 3, French, - tournant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- History (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- watershed
1, record 4, English, watershed
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An important point of division or transition between two phases, conditions, etc. [For example:] The treaty to ban war in space may prove to be one of history's great watersheds. 2, record 4, English, - watershed
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canadians plan to celebrate this watershed in our history. 3, record 4, English, - watershed
Record 4, Key term(s)
- watershed event
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Histoire (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tournant
1, record 4, French, tournant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- moment critique 2, record 4, French, moment%20critique
correct, masculine noun
- moment décisif 2, record 4, French, moment%20d%C3%A9cisif
correct, masculine noun
- grand tournant 2, record 4, French, grand%20tournant
correct, masculine noun
- tournant décisif 3, record 4, French, tournant%20d%C3%A9cisif
correct, masculine noun
- étape mémorable 4, record 4, French, %C3%A9tape%20m%C3%A9morable
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
tournant (figuré) : Moment où ce qui évolue change de direction, devient autre. [P. ex. :] À ce tournant de son destin. Il est à un tournant de sa carrière. On est à un tournant décisif de la négociation. L'affaire est à un mauvais tournant. Tournant d'une épidémie. 3, record 4, French, - tournant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
tournant (par extension) : Changement plus ou moins radical. [Par exemple :] Le tournant de la politique pétrolière des années 1970. 3, record 4, French, - tournant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les Canadiens se préparent à célébrer cette étape mémorable de leur histoire par des fêtes. [Guide officiel de l'expo, p. 290.] 4, record 4, French, - tournant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marquer un tournant : être le signe extérieur d'un changement important. [P. ex. :] Cette manifestation marque un véritable tournant dans la politique de la radio. 5, record 4, French, - tournant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prendre le tournant : changer de direction, modifier sa conduite en fonction de l'attitude la plus propre à assurer le succès. [P. ex. :] Il a su prendre le tournant. 3, record 4, French, - tournant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Marquer un tournant, prendre le tournant. 6, record 4, French, - tournant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Mauvais tournant, tournant décisif. 6, record 4, French, - tournant
Record 4, Key term(s)
- événement ayant marqué un tournant important
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
- Historia (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- viraje decisivo
1, record 4, Spanish, viraje%20decisivo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rotary
1, record 5, English, rotary
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- rotating 2, record 5, English, rotating
correct, adjective
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operating by means of rotation; rotative. Used spec. to designate a large number of machines in which the action depends on the rotation of some part. 3, record 5, English, - rotary
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rotary sreen printing. 3, record 5, English, - rotary
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rotatif
1, record 5, French, rotatif
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tournant 1, record 5, French, tournant
correct, adjective
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
rotatif : Qui agit en tournant par une rotation. [...] tournant : Qui tourne pivote sur soi-même [...] 2, record 5, French, - rotatif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-09-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Vegetable Crop Production
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- turning
1, record 6, English, turning
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Said of tomatoes as they begin to ripen. 1, record 6, English, - turning
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Production légumière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tournant
1, record 6, French, tournant
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit de tomates quand elles commencent à rougir. 2, record 6, French, - tournant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
par exemple tomates cueillies tournantes 2, record 6, French, - tournant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-02-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- veering 1, record 7, English, veering
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tournant 1, record 7, French, tournant
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- virant 1, record 7, French, virant
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-01-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pivotal occasion 1, record 8, English, pivotal%20occasion
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- occasion critique 1, record 8, French, occasion%20critique
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- tournant 1, record 8, French, tournant
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-03-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- swing man
1, record 9, English, swing%20man
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- swing cook 2, record 9, English, swing%20cook
- rounds cook 2, record 9, English, rounds%20cook
- rounds man 3, record 9, English, rounds%20man
- relief cook 3, record 9, English, relief%20cook
- relief chef 4, record 9, English, relief%20chef
- tournant 2, record 9, English, tournant
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Man who handles work in two areas in kitchen, going from one job to the other as he is needed. 5, record 9, English, - swing%20man
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Restauration (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tournant
1, record 9, French, tournant
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- chef tournant 2, record 9, French, chef%20tournant
correct
- cuisinier de relève 3, record 9, French, cuisinier%20de%20rel%C3%A8ve
correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chef de partie connaissant très bien les différentes fonctions d'une cuisine avec brigade et chargé de remplacer à tour de rôle les chefs de partie en congé ou absents. 2, record 9, French, - tournant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1980-12-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Energy (Physics)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- rotating 1, record 10, English, rotating
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Énergie (Physique)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tournant 1, record 10, French, tournant
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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