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Record 1 2017-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Musculoskeletal System
Universal entry(ies)
dorsum
Latin
A01.1.00.018
classification system code, see observation
OBS

back: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.018: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
dorsum
Latin
A01.1.00.018
classification system code, see observation
OBS

dos : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A01.1.00.018 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
dorsum
Latin
A01.1.00.018
classification system code, see observation
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Record 2 2017-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Negotiable Instruments (Commercial Law)
OBS

The term "avalize" is a gallicism.

OBS

A form of guarantee given by a bank or other party to enhance the value of a negotiable instrument. While an aval acts as an unconditional and transferable guarantee of an instrument, the exact scope or nature of the guarantee may not be evident.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Effets de commerce (Droit)
DEF

Donner son aval, cautionner par un aval.

CONT

Avaliser un effet de commerce.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos negociables (Derecho mercantil)
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Record 3 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
OBS

at this stage lateral back swing is applied to bring the back of the camera parallel to the subject plane

OBS

for "back" : (...) the back is designed to take the two rolls and also to provide for their processing inside the camera.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
OBS

l'appareil de prise de vue est essentiellement constitué par une chambre noire [...] dont la partie postérieure, ou corps arrière, reçoit la bobine de pellicule

OBS

«dos» : [...] les appareils de format 4x5 [sont] munis d'un "dos" ou magasin spécial conçu par Polaroïd Land.

Spanish

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Record 4 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underground Mining
DEF

The ceiling of a drift, crosscut or stope.

PHR

Roof flaking.

PHR

Flush with the roof.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation minière souterraine
DEF

Paroi rocheuse supérieure lorsqu'elle est horizontale.

CONT

La forme des galeries est en général celle d'un trapèze à coins arrondis. La partie supérieure est appelée le plafond, la partie inférieure la sole, les côtés latéraux les parements.

PHR

Chute du toit, effondrement du toit.

PHR

Bien serré au toit.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Explotación minera subterránea
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Record 5 2015-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • North American Football
DEF

An offensive player who takes a position behind the line of scrimmage and who's role is to advance the ball toward the opposing team goal line.

OBS

The terms "quarterback," "fullback," "running back" and "halfback" designate various types of backs.

OBS

back: This term is sometimes used to designate a "defensive back."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Football nord-américain

Spanish

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Record 6 2015-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
DEF

The blade side, directed to the inflow whilst ship is going ahead.

OBS

[The suction side or back] is the upper side of a cylindrical profile section.

OBS

suction side; back: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des bateaux

Spanish

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Record 7 2015-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
  • Optical Instruments
DEF

Light-tight container for holding lengths of film or stacks of sheet film or plates. Designed for insertion in (or attachment to) still or cine cameras in daylight.

CONT

A magazine therefore allows a camera to be operated continuously without the need for a darkroom for reloading.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
  • Instruments d'optique
DEF

Conteneur de film étanche à la lumière et interchangeable, se fixant à l'arrière d'un appareil photographique.

Spanish

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Record 8 2014-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soccer (Europe: Football)
DEF

A player charged with the defense of the goal.

OBS

The backs in soccer are traditionally the left and right fullbacks ...

OBS

The back defenders are also referred to as “backs” and “fullbacks.”

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soccer (Europe : football)
DEF

Joueur chargé de défendre le but.

OBS

L'occupation du terrain a suivi l'évolution du jeu à la recherche de l'équilibre entre l'attaque et la défense. - Formations classiques : a) ligne des avants [...]; b) ligne des demis [...]; c) ligne des arrières (défenseurs) : 2 arrières, ou 1 arrière central encadré de 2 arrières latéraux, ou 4 arrières (2 latéraux, 2 centraux).

OBS

arrière : Cette notion englobe les défenseurs ou arrières proprement dits (fullbacks) et les demis (halfbacks) qui jouent également un rôle défensif.

OBS

Les ouvrages canadiens préfèrent «défenseur»; les européens, «arrière».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fútbol
DEF

Jugador que forma parte de la línea defensiva y cuya misión principal es proteger a su equipo de los ataques del contrario.

CONT

Dentro de la defensa hay distintos especialistas dependiendo de su posición, características y juego: defensa central, lateral, libre [...]

OBS

La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda evitar la voz inglesa "back", palabra de la jerga deportiva que se emplea frecuentemente para referirse a un defensa o zaguero.

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Record 9 2012-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
OBS

[Of a] razor blade.

OBS

back: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
OBS

De la lame de rasoir.

OBS

dos : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 10 2011-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Natural Construction Materials
  • Industrial Ceramics
DEF

The top or exposed side of a slate, or tile, in contrast to the bed.

Key term(s)
  • back side

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de construction naturels
  • Céramiques industrielles

Spanish

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Record 11 2010-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phraseology
  • Cycling
CONT

Those from the inner city were often expected to come at the back of the bunch.

OBS

Expression frequently used in sports.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie
  • Cyclisme
CONT

Ce qui, actuellement, n'est le cas, puisqu'elle se situe en queue du peloton mondial pour la part du budget national consacrée à l'éducation et qu'un Chinois sur quatre est illettré. Les bonnes performances des régions côtières, ouvertes sur l'étranger, ne sauraient masquer le fait qu'elles traînent le fardeau de 350 millions de pauvres de l'intérieur du pays.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fraseología
  • Ciclismo
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Record 12 2006-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special Packaging
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Music
CONT

[The CD jewel case] consists of 3 pieces: a clear hinged lid, a tray (black, white, or clear) which holds the CD, and a clear back section which holds the tray card and the tray.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages spéciaux
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Musique
DEF

Partie arrière d'un boîtier cristal dans laquelle on glisse la jaquette.

CONT

[Le boîtier cristal] comprend en général : une porte transparente située à l'avant, un livret placé à l'intérieur de la porte, imprimé extérieur en couleur (quadri), intérieur en noir et blanc, ou en couleur, un support de CD (le «tray») gris anthracite, transparent ou blanc, un dos de boîtier transparent (sur lequel est posé le tray), une jaquette (insérée entre le tray et le dos du boîtier) imprimée recto ou recto-verso en couleur.

Spanish

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Record 13 2006-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Woodworking
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

The end opposite to the cutting blade of an axe's head or a similar tool, normally featuring a flat rectangular back but also including convex or pointed shapes.

OBS

According to the Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products, the term "pole" is obsolete.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Travail du bois
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Sur une tête de hache ou d'un outil semblable, extrémité s'opposant au tranchant, qui est caractérisée par un dos plat et rectangulaire mais qui peut aussi comprendre une section convexe ou en pointe.

Spanish

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Record 14 2004-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

Of a ballot paper.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

D'un bulletin de vote.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
OBS

De un boleta de votación.

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Record 15 2003-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
OBS

reverse ... the back or rear of something.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
OBS

endos: signature qu'on écrit au dos d'un chèque [...] (Faute) Écrivez à l'endos de la formule ci-jointe. (Correct) Écrivez au verso [au dos] de la formule ci-jointe.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vocabulario general
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Record 16 2002-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Polo
OBS

Rules/refereeing.

Key term(s)
  • back

French

Domaine(s)
  • Water-polo
OBS

Règlements/arbitrage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Polo acuático
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Record 17 2001-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Handball
OBS

Technique/tactics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Handball
OBS

Technique/tactique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Balonmano
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Record 18 2000-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
DEF

The poorer side of a panel in any grade of plywood calling for a face and back.

OBS

back: term standardized by ISO. The source Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products indicates that "back" is mainly used in the USA.

OBS

back: term reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, CSA International, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA International shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA International material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA International.

Key term(s)
  • back of wood
  • back of ply
  • rear face

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
DEF

Côté d'un contreplaqué qui a une apparence inférieure à celle du parement.

OBS

contreparement : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 19 1999-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paddle Sports
OBS

Technique/tactics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de pagaie
OBS

Technique/tactique.

Spanish

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Record 20 1998-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
DEF

The surface of a fabric opposite to the face.

OBS

back: Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
DEF

Face de l'étoffe opposée à l'endroit.

OBS

envers : Terme et definition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 21 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
OBS

The other side of the bank note is the face.

OBS

back of a bank note.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
OBS

L'autre côté du billet de banque est le recto.

OBS

verso d'un billet de banque

Spanish

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Record 22 1996-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
DEF

The part of a book formed where and when the sections of it are united by sewing or stapling.

OBS

The back may be left flat, but is usually given a convex shape by rounding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
DEF

Partie cousue du livre, opposée à la gouttière.

Spanish

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Record 23 1994-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • String Instruments
DEF

The opposite of the top or the front of the body, usually made of two bookmatched pieces of wood with marquetry separating them.

CONT

The flamed filigreed maple back and sides, and hand-inlaid abalone and mother of pearl add the details that give [the] Yairi its unique character.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à cordes
DEF

Table de dessous.

CONT

Le fond en deux parties est assemblé soit au moyen de petites pièces de bois, [...] soit sur une seule bande de bois.

Spanish

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Record 24 1992-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cork
DEF

The outer side of the suberous tissue of reproduction cork which in contact with the air becomes dry, hardens, fractures or even cracks under the pressure of the new layers produced by the phellogen and the cambium.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Liège
DEF

Partie externe du tissu subéreux du liège de reproduction qui, au contact de l'air, se dessèche, durcit, se fendille et même se crevasse sous la poussée des nouvelles couches engendrées par le phellogène et le cambium.

OBS

Terme et définitions normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 25 1991-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Transport Operations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)

Spanish

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Record 26 1991-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toponymy
DEF

Feature having the appearance of an animal's back.

CONT

Whales Back (shoal), Nfld.

CONT

Devil Back (ridge), N.B.

CONT

Turtles Back (hill), Man.

OBS

Applied to hills, ridges, and shoals, particularly in Nfld. and N.B.

OBS

Terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymie

Spanish

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Record 27 1983-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Zoology
  • Paleontology
OBS

[The] side of [a bryozoan] zooecium opposite that having the frontal wall and aperture, or [the] side of [the] zoarium opposite that bearing [the] apertures [is the distal side]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zoologie
  • Paléontologie
OBS

[Qualité de la] face du zoarium [d'un Bryozoaire], opposée à celle portant les ouvertures zoéciales.

Spanish

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