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Libre [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- free
1, record 1, English, free
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[That is] chemically uncombined. 1, record 1, English, - free
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- libre
1, record 1, French, libre
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un corps non combiné. 1, record 1, French, - libre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- freestyle
1, record 2, English, freestyle
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- free 2, record 2, English, free
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The stroke used in the swimming portion of [a] race — usually front crawl. 3, record 2, English, - freestyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Freestyle" means that in an event so designated the competitor may swim any style; except that in a medley relay or individual medley event "freestyle" means any style other than butterflystroke, breaststroke or backstroke. 4, record 2, English, - freestyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the freestyle, the competitor may swim any stroke he or she wishes. The usual stroke used is the front crawl. This stroke is characterized by the alternate overhand motion of the arms. The freestyle is swum over 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1500 metre distances. 5, record 2, English, - freestyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freestyle: term used by Swimming/Natation Canada (SNC). 6, record 2, English, - freestyle
Record 2, Key term(s)
- free-style
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Natation
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nage libre
1, record 2, French, nage%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- style libre 2, record 2, French, style%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Style de nage utilisé dans la portion natation [d'une] épreuve, généralement le crawl. 3, record 2, French, - nage%20libre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La «nage libre» signifie que, dans une épreuve ainsi désignée, le concurrent peut nager n'importe quel style de nage; dans un relais de quatre nages individuelles, la «nage libre» signifie tout style autre que le papillon, la brasse ou le dos. 4, record 2, French, - nage%20libre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Au style libre, le nageur peut concourir dans le style qu'il veut. Le style habituel est le crawl. Ce style se caractérise par l'action alternative synchronisée des bras et des jambes. Le style libre se nage en distance de 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, et 1500 mètres. 2, record 2, French, - nage%20libre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
style libre : terme utilisé par Swimming/Natation Canada (SNC). 5, record 2, French, - nage%20libre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Natación
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estilo libre
1, record 2, Spanish, estilo%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- libre 2, record 2, Spanish, libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brazada usada en la parte de natación de [una] carrera, en general crol. 3, record 2, Spanish, - estilo%20libre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El nadador puede utilizar cualquier estilo, menos en las pruebas individual y de relevos de cuatro estilos, donde libre equivale a cualquier estilo salvo braza, espalda o mariposa. El estilo casi siempre utilizado es el llamado "crol". 4, record 2, Spanish, - estilo%20libre
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plant Diseases
- Animal Pests (Crops)
- Crop Protection
- Foreign Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- free
1, record 3, English, free
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Without pests (or a specific pest) in numbers or quantities that can be detected by the application of phytosanitary procedures. 2, record 3, English, - free
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of a consignment, field or place of production. 2, record 3, English, - free
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
free: term and definition officially approved by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 2015. 3, record 3, English, - free
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des plantes
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
- Protection des végétaux
- Commerce extérieur
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- exempt
1, record 3, French, exempt
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- indemne 2, record 3, French, indemne
former designation, correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépourvu d’organismes nuisibles (ou d’un organisme nuisible déterminé) en nombres ou en quantités détectables par des méthodes phytosanitaires. 3, record 3, French, - exempt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S’applique à un envoi, un champ ou un lieu de production. 3, record 3, French, - exempt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exempt : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) en 2015. 4, record 3, French, - exempt
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de las plantas
- Animales dañinos para los cultivos
- Protección de las plantas
- Comercio exterior
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- libre
1, record 3, Spanish, libre
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Referente a un envío, campo o lugar de producción sin plagas (o una plaga específica) en números o cantidades que puedan detectarse mediante la aplicación de procedimientos fitosanitarios. 1, record 3, Spanish, - libre
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-01-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Underwater Navigation Equipment
- Special Water Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stand-alone 1, record 4, English, stand%2Dalone
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(system, computer) 1, record 4, English, - stand%2Dalone
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de navigation sous-marine
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- libre
1, record 4, French, libre
adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie un système qui permet d'utiliser des instruments dans la mer sans emploi de câble. 1, record 4, French, - libre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Engin libre. 1, record 4, French, - libre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de navegación submarina
- Transporte por barcos especiales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- autónomo 1, record 4, Spanish, aut%C3%B3nomo
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(instrumento) 1, record 4, Spanish, - aut%C3%B3nomo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-10-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Gold and Silver Mining
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- free-milling gold
1, record 5, English, free%2Dmilling%20gold
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gold that has a surface readily amalgamating with mercury. 1, record 5, English, - free%2Dmilling%20gold
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Mines d'or et d'argent
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- or libre
1, record 5, French, or%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-11-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Gold and Silver Mining
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- free gold
1, record 6, English, free%20gold
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- virgin gold 2, record 6, English, virgin%20gold
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The gold not found in chemical combination with other minerals. 3, record 6, English, - free%20gold
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Found largely in placer gold form. 3, record 6, English, - free%20gold
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
virgin: Applied to metals occurring elementally, as virgin gold, as distinguished from ore minerals which are chemical compounds. 4, record 6, English, - free%20gold
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mines d'or et d'argent
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- or libre
1, record 6, French, or%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- or vierge 1, record 6, French, or%20vierge
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'or [...] n'existe qu'à l'état dispersé, soit libre, soit associé, en solution solide, semble-t-il, avec d'autres minéraux de minerais [...] 2, record 6, French, - or%20libre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-12-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fungi and Myxomycetes
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- free
1, record 7, English, free
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Referring to gills that are] not attached to the stalk. 2, record 7, English, - free
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Champignons et myxomycètes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- libre
1, record 7, French, libre
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit des lames qui touchent le pied sans y être soudées. 2, record 7, French, - libre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-12-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- free
1, record 8, English, free
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of any part not attached to another. 1, record 8, English, - free
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- libre
1, record 8, French, libre
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un organe non soudé à un autre. 1, record 8, French, - libre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-12-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Translation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- free
1, record 9, English, free
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- exempt 2, record 9, English, exempt
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Followed by the preposition "from". 3, record 9, English, - free
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
Record 9, Main entry term, French
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- débarrassé 1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9barrass%C3%A9
- exempt 1, record 9, French, exempt
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
suivi de la préposition «de». 2, record 9, French, - libre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- libre
1, record 9, Spanish, libre
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- exento 1, record 9, Spanish, exento
correct
- inmune 2, record 9, Spanish, inmune
correct
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El adjetivo va seguido de la preposición "de". 1, record 9, Spanish, - libre
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-09-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- spare
1, record 10, English, spare
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bits/words/fields which are not allocated or reserved and are available for future allocation. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 1, record 10, English, - spare
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spare: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 10, English, - spare
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- en réserve
1, record 10, French, en%20r%C3%A9serve
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie les bits, les mots ou les champs non attribués ni réservés, donc pouvant se prêter à une attribution future. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 1, record 10, French, - en%20r%C3%A9serve
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
en réserve : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 10, French, - en%20r%C3%A9serve
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- libre
1, record 10, Spanish, libre
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bits/palabras/campos sin atribución ni reserva y disponibles para una atribución futura. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 10, Spanish, - libre
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
libre: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 10, Spanish, - libre
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-06-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- free climbing
1, record 11, English, free%20climbing
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- natural climbing 2, record 11, English, natural%20climbing
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of mountain climbing using only hands, feet, and natural holds; no artificial aids such as pitons and bolts are employed, and ropes and anchors are used only for protection, not for progression. 3, record 11, English, - free%20climbing
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rock climbing is further divided into free-climbing, artificial or aid climbing, and free-soloing. 4, record 11, English, - free%20climbing
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- escalade libre
1, record 11, French, escalade%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- escalade naturelle 1, record 11, French, escalade%20naturelle
correct, feminine noun
- franchissement en libre 2, record 11, French, franchissement%20en%20libre
masculine noun
- libre 3, record 11, French, libre
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l'escalade libre ou naturelle, le grimpeur s'élève sans autre aide artificielle que la corde et le piolet, sur des rochers offrant des prises de main et de pied naturelles. 4, record 11, French, - escalade%20libre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de montaña
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- escalada libre
1, record 11, Spanish, escalada%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- escalada natural 1, record 11, Spanish, escalada%20natural
correct, feminine noun
- superación en libre 1, record 11, Spanish, superaci%C3%B3n%20en%20libre
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-08-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Singing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Singing produced without excess muscular tension, "released". 1, record 12, English, - free
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Chant
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- libre
1, record 12, French, libre
adjective
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
LE SOUFFLE LIBRE - Une dernière modalité du souffle, fort peu utilisée car contraire à l'art du chant, consiste à laisser le souffle s'écouler sans rétention en même temps que le son. La voix est alors «libre», sur l'écoulement de l'air, et produit un effet passager d'expiration autant «soufflée» que sonorisée (impression sonore d'étonnement, de peur, de surprise ou de fatigue). 1, record 12, French, - libre
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-02-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- vacant
1, record 13, English, vacant
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- inoccupé
1, record 13, French, inoccup%C3%A9
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- vacant 1, record 13, French, vacant
correct
- libre 1, record 13, French, libre
correct
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
logement, etc. 1, record 13, French, - inoccup%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1989-04-05
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- free-living
1, record 14, English, free%2Dliving
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... plant-parasitic and free-living nematodes. 1, record 14, English, - free%2Dliving
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1987-10-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 15, Main entry term, French
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-12-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- clear
1, record 16, English, clear
adjective, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clear: term officially approved by CP Rail. 2, record 16, English, - clear
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- libre
1, record 16, French, libre
officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
que la voie soit visiblement libre entre le signal et l'aiguille. 2, record 16, French, - libre
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
libre : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 16, French, - libre
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1982-09-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- clear
1, record 17, English, clear
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- CLR 1, record 17, English, CLR
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 17, Main entry term, French
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1981-02-25
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- spare
1, record 18, English, spare
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- laissé en blanc
1, record 18, French, laiss%C3%A9%20en%20blanc
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- libre 1, record 18, French, libre
correct
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Gold and Silver Mining
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- free milling gold 1, record 19, English, free%20milling%20gold
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Mines d'or et d'argent
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- or libre
1, record 19, French, or%20libre
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- or pur 1, record 19, French, or%20pur
masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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