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DECOY HUNTING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
- Birds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- decoy shooting
1, record 1, English, decoy%20shooting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- decoy hunting 2, record 1, English, decoy%20hunting
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of hunting in which one sets out decoys and then waits in a blind for birds to be attracted to the area by the presence of the decoys. 3, record 1, English, - decoy%20shooting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once having fired, a good decoy gunner reloads instantly without even looking at his gun. ... Handloaders are apt to miss the boat, because they are looking for empties ... In decoy shooting more than any other sport, all the action comes at once. 2, record 1, English, - decoy%20shooting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
- Oiseaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chasse au fusil à l'appelant
1, record 1, French, chasse%20au%20fusil%20%C3%A0%20l%27appelant
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chasse à l'appelant 2, record 1, French, chasse%20%C3%A0%20l%27appelant
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- decoy
1, record 2, English, decoy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A real or imitation bird [...] used to lure other birds or animals to a place where they may be trapped or shot. 2, record 2, English, - decoy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Decoys can be real or wood, plastic or rubber imitations. 3, record 2, English, - decoy
Record 2, Key term(s)
- decoy trap
- decoy hunting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appelant
1, record 2, French, appelant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oiseau captif (appelant vivant) ou oiseau artificiel qui sert à attirer ses congénères libres. 1, record 2, French, - appelant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Caza y pesca deportiva
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cimbel
1, record 2, Spanish, cimbel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- señuelo 1, record 2, Spanish, se%C3%B1uelo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ave o figura de ella] que sirve de señuelo para cazar otras. 1, record 2, Spanish, - cimbel
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