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PRESS [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pressing
1, record 1, English, pressing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- press 2, record 1, English, press
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aggressive form of defense in which players guard opponents very closely. 3, record 1, English, - pressing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In "pressure" defence, the defending team makes positive attempts to gain possession of the ball and prevent the shot being taken. An extension to the principle of pressure defence leads to the "press". This is a form of defence in which pressure is applied over an area far beyond that from which a shot would normally be taken. In the case of a "full-court press", pressure is applied over the whole court whenever that team is defending. 4, record 1, English, - pressing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "press" may employ the principles of a zone, man-to-man defence, or a combination of the two. 4, record 1, English, - pressing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- harcèlement
1, record 1, French, harc%C3%A8lement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pression 2, record 1, French, pression
correct, feminine noun
- pressing 3, record 1, French, pressing
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre défensive consistant à surveiller son opposant de très près [et à] serrer le marquage en tentant d'intercepter le ballon. 4, record 1, French, - harc%C3%A8lement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Básquetbol
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensa de presión
1, record 1, Spanish, defensa%20de%20presi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- defensa presionante 2, record 1, Spanish, defensa%20presionante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- press
1, record 2, English, press
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- military press 1, record 2, English, military%20press
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lift in which the weight is pushed up from shoulder height to a position straight overhead by the strength of the arms and back alone without movement of the feet or legs. 1, record 2, English, - press
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used to be a lift in Olympic weight lifting. 2, record 2, English, - press
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- développé
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement d'haltérophilie à un ou à deux bras par lequel la barre est épaulée puis poussée (développée) à bout de bras, au-dessus de la tête, sans élan des jambes. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le développé a disparu du programme olympique depuis les Jeux de Munich 1972. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- press
1, record 3, English, press
correct, jargon
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A directive/informative call to continue an attack. 1, record 3, English, - press
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- press
1, record 3, French, press
correct, see observation, jargon
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pousser l'attaque 2, record 3, French, pousser%20l%27attaque
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ordre de poursuivre l'engagement. 1, record 3, French, - press
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
press : jargon des aviateurs. Il n'existe pas d'équivalent français connu. 2, record 3, French, - press
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-03-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Publication and Bookselling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- in the press
1, record 4, English, in%20the%20press
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- in press 2, record 4, English, in%20press
correct
- on the press 1, record 4, English, on%20the%20press
correct
- on press 3, record 4, English, on%20press
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression referring to work which is being printed and is advertised as a coming publication. 1, record 4, English, - in%20the%20press
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Work in press. 2, record 4, English, - in%20the%20press
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Work on press. 3, record 4, English, - in%20the%20press
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Édition et librairie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- à l'impression
1, record 4, French, %C3%A0%20l%27impression
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sous presse 2, record 4, French, sous%20presse
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un travail qui sera publié prochainement. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27impression
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ouvrage est sous presse. Il s'imprime actuellement. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27impression
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-09-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Card Games
- Games of Chance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cap
1, record 5, English, cap
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- press 1, record 5, English, press
correct, verb
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To add money/chips to an existing bet. 2, record 5, English, - cap
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually refers to an illegal move during a hand. 2, record 5, English, - cap
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To cap a bet. 1, record 5, English, - cap
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Definition given for: capping. 3, record 5, English, - cap
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de cartes
- Jeux de hasard
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- couvrir
1, record 5, French, couvrir
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ajouter de la monnaie / des jetons à un pari en cours. 2, record 5, French, - couvrir
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme se rapporte habituellement à un mouvement illégal au cours d'une main. 2, record 5, French, - couvrir
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-03-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- racquet press
1, record 6, English, racquet%20press
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- racket press 1, record 6, English, racket%20press
correct
- press 2, record 6, English, press
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of equipment used to keep a wooden racket frame straight, preventing warping by applying equal pressure to both sides. 3, record 6, English, - racquet%20press
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Once essential to prevent warping in wooden rackets, today this instrument, which uses a tightening screw (= papillon de serrage) is obsolete and rarely seen. 4, record 6, English, - racquet%20press
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- presse-raquette
1, record 6, French, presse%2Draquette
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- presse 2, record 6, French, presse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadre de bois qui maintient fermement une raquette de bois pour l'empêcher de se déformer. 2, record 6, French, - presse%2Draquette
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pièce d'équipement tombée en désuétude avec la disparition des raquettes de bois et l'avènement de la raquette de métal ou d'un matériau composite. 3, record 6, French, - presse%2Draquette
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : des presse-raquettes. 4, record 6, French, - presse%2Draquette
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
presse-raquettes (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 5, record 6, French, - presse%2Draquette
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- prensa portarraqueta
1, record 6, Spanish, prensa%20portarraqueta
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- tensor 2, record 6, Spanish, tensor
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-04-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Presses (Machinery)
- Metal Forming
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- press
1, record 7, English, press
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Adjustable bed, arch-frame, automatic, enclosed, gang, high-productivity, horizontal, horn, horning, inclined, inclosed, knee, multiple, multiple-die, one-point, tie-rod, tri-axis, turret press. 2, record 7, English, - press
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Presses (Machines)
- Formage des métaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- presse
1, record 7, French, presse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine destinée à mettre en forme un matériau sous l'effet d'une pression constante fournie par un dispositif mécanique ou hydraulique. 2, record 7, French, - presse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Presse à amenage automatique, à arcade, à bâti en arcade, à bâti incliné, à bigorne, à outils multiples, à table réglable, à tirants, à tourelles, à un point, capotée, de transfert trois axes, horizontale, inclinée, rapide. 3, record 7, French, - presse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-09-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Household Utensils and Appliances (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A kitchen device for extracting juice from meats, fruits and vegetables. 2, record 8, English, - press
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement ménager (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- presse
1, record 8, French, presse
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ustensile de cuisine qui sert à écraser les légumes pour les réduire en purée, les viandes et les fruits pour en extraire le jus. 2, record 8, French, - presse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de uso doméstico (Generalidades)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- prensa
1, record 8, Spanish, prensa
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-10-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Plywood
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- press
1, record 9, English, press
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- plywood press 2, record 9, English, plywood%20press
- plywood board press 3, record 9, English, plywood%20board%20press
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The machine in which uniform pressure is applied to the panels after glue is spread to bring the sheets of veneer into intimate contact. 1, record 9, English, - press
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Contreplaqués
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- presse à contreplaqués
1, record 9, French, presse%20%C3%A0%20contreplaqu%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- presse de contreplaqué 2, record 9, French, presse%20de%20contreplaqu%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine à presser les panneaux à chaud et à froid, composée de plateaux étagés, qui comprime les placages préassemblés et encollés pour produire un contreplaqué. 3, record 9, French, - presse%20%C3%A0%20contreplaqu%C3%A9s
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-06-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Tire Manufacturing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- press loader
1, record 10, English, press%20loader
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- press 1, record 10, English, press
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine designed to open and close a matrix, load, and reject retreaded tires. 1, record 10, English, - press%20loader
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des pneumatiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- basculeur
1, record 10, French, basculeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine conçue pour ouvrir et refermer les secteurs du moule, et introduire ou démouler le pneu. 1, record 10, French, - basculeur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les données que l'on retrouve sur cette fiche sont utilisées dans une entreprise française de fabrication de pneumatiques. 1, record 10, French, - basculeur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-08-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- press
1, record 11, English, press
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 11, Main entry term, French
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- harceler 1, record 11, French, harceler
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-04-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- press
1, record 12, English, press
verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- presser 1, record 12, French, presser
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faire une maille en abaissant le bec sur l'aiguille. 1, record 12, French, - presser
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La presse peut se mouvoir vers le bas, pour ensuite venir presser les becs d'aiguilles et enfoncer la pointe de ceux-ci dans la châsse; les becs sont pressés d'où le nom d'aiguille de presse pour désigner les aiguilles. (G. Willkom, Cours technique de Bonneterie, p. 10). 1, record 12, French, - presser
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Egalement employé pour désigner une opération effectuée avec une aiguille à clapet. 1, record 12, French, - presser
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cette expression désignait une opération effectuée sur une aiguille pour faire une certaine action, l'aiguille a été modifiée, l'opération est différente, mais l'action est la même, c'est pourquoi on a conservé l'expression. (Un technicien des Etablissements Lebocey). 1, record 12, French, - presser
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-03-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
- News and Journalism
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- press
1, record 13, English, press
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
news reporters, publishers, and broadcasters as a group. 2, record 13, English, - press
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The facilities provided at a conference for the Press will depend on the size of the event and the number of journalists expected to attend. 3, record 13, English, - press
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... you may need to tell your delegates that they may be questioned by the Press on a particular item under discussion and indicate how far they are allowed to speak freely .... 3, record 13, English, - press
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Speakers should always be warned in advance if Press are to be present and if a speech is going to be filmed or televised .... 3, record 13, English, - press
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
- Information et journalisme
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- représentants de presse
1, record 13, French, repr%C3%A9sentants%20de%20presse
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- press on
1, record 14, English, press%20on
verb
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"The skier presses on the inside heel and leans inward..." 1, record 14, English, - press%20on
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- appuyer sur le talon 1, record 14, French, appuyer%20sur%20le%20talon
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 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- press on 1, record 15, English, press%20on
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- par pression 1, record 15, French, par%20pression
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- par poussage 1, record 15, French, par%20poussage
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- press
1, record 16, English, press
noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Effort of the arms to move the body through the water. 1, record 16, English, - press
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- poussée
1, record 16, French, pouss%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- propulsion 1, record 16, French, propulsion
feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le dégagement du bras commence avant [...] que la poussée soit terminée, le coude du bras qui se dégage est déjà hors de l'eau alors que la main est encore sous l'eau [...] 1, record 16, French, - pouss%C3%A9e
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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