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glider [9 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- glider
1, record 1, English, glider
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glider: an item in the "Aerospace Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - glider
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- planeur
1, record 1, French, planeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
planeur : objet de la classe «Outillage et équipement de transport aérospatial» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 1, French, - planeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- paraglider
1, record 2, English, paraglider
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glider 2, record 2, English, glider
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A parachute shaped like a glider wing that allows [its user] to take off from a mountain, or from a flat terrain using a winch, and gain altitude by finding rising air currents. 3, record 2, English, - paraglider
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With a paraglider, you actually fly like a bird, soaring upwards on currents of air. Paraglider pilots routinely stay aloft for 3 hours or more, climb to elevations of 15,000 feet, and go cross-country for vast distances. 4, record 2, English, - paraglider
Record 2, Key term(s)
- para-glider
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- parapente
1, record 2, French, parapente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le parapente est constitué d'une aile elliptique à caissons en tissu souple, reliée par de nombreuses cordelettes (les suspentes) à un harnais dans lequel le pilote prend place en position assise. Pour contrôler la direction et la vitesse, il peut soit tirer sur les freins, qui changent la forme du bord de fuite de l'aile, soit se pencher de côté dans le harnais. Point de vue pratique, le parapente se range facilement dans un sac à dos et peut donc être transporté aisément sur n'importe quel site de décollage. 2, record 2, French, - parapente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comme son nom l'indique, le parapente est à l'origine un parachute de pente, c'est-à-dire qu'il requiert une petite montagne de laquelle on pourra s'élancer [...] 3, record 2, French, - parapente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «parapente» désigne l'appareil tout comme la discipline. 4, record 2, French, - parapente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paracaidismo, parapente y vuelo con ala delta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- parapente
1, record 2, Spanish, parapente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- paragliding canopy
1, record 3, English, paragliding%20canopy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- paraglider canopy 2, record 3, English, paraglider%20canopy
correct
- canopy 3, record 3, English, canopy
correct, see observation
- paraglider wing 4, record 3, English, paraglider%20wing
correct
- paragliding wing 5, record 3, English, paragliding%20wing
correct
- wing 6, record 3, English, wing
correct, see observation
- glider 7, record 3, English, glider
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The paraglider wing (or "canopy") is a self-inflating structure consisting of a row of cells, most of them open at the front and all of them closed at the back, joined together side by side. Moving through the air keeps them inflated because air goes in the front but can't get out the back. 8, record 3, English, - paragliding%20canopy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the term "paraglider" generally refers to the entire aircraft assembly, paraglider pilots often used the term "paraglider" in specific contexts as a synonym of "wing" and "canopy," in which case it refers to the self-inflating structure made of non-porous fabric and not to the entire assembly. 9, record 3, English, - paragliding%20canopy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aile de parapente
1, record 3, French, aile%20de%20parapente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- aile 2, record 3, French, aile
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- voile de parapente 3, record 3, French, voile%20de%20parapente
correct
- voile 4, record 3, French, voile
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un parapente est composé d'une aile, de suspentes, de deux commandes, d'une sellette et souvent d'un dispositif d'accélération utilisable aux pieds. L'aile est fabriquée à partir d'un tissu résistant et léger. Elle est composée de «caissons» dans lesquels l'air s'engouffre afin de lui donner sa forme. L'aile est profilée comme une aile d'avion, ce qui génère la portance du parapente. 5, record 3, French, - aile%20de%20parapente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'aile de parapente est [...] testée dans toutes les configurations possibles de vol afin de déceler d'éventuels vices dans son comportement aérien. Les exigences sont différentes selon la catégorie du matériel (voile école, voile de performance, voile de compétition...). 6, record 3, French, - aile%20de%20parapente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le parapente] est constitué d'un élément essentiel: l'aile. Appelée aussi voile, elle est faite dans un tissu «parachute». Léger et très résistant, il résiste aux déformations et aux UV. 7, record 3, French, - aile%20de%20parapente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- glider vehicle
1, record 4, English, glider%20vehicle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- glider 1, record 4, English, glider
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Camionnage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- véhicule avec un châssis-cabine de remplacement
1, record 4, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20avec%20un%20ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20de%20remplacement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Véhicule] sur lequel la cabine, le capot, l'essieu avant et le châssis ont été remplacés sous la forme d'un châssis-cabine de remplacement [...] 2, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20avec%20un%20ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20de%20remplacement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
N'importe qui peut assembler un véhicule avec un châssis‐cabine de remplacement. Seul le châssis‐cabine lui‐même est soumis à des normes de sécurité. 1, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20avec%20un%20ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20de%20remplacement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Transporte por camión
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo con chasis reconstruido
1, record 4, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20con%20chasis%20reconstruido
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-09-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- glider
1, record 5, English, glider
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- GLD 2, record 5, English, GLD
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sailplane 2, record 5, English, sailplane
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A non-power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight. 2, record 5, English, - glider
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glider; GLD; sailplane: terms, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 5, English, - glider
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
glider: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 5, English, - glider
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- planeur
1, record 5, French, planeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- GLD 2, record 5, French, GLD
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aérodyne non entraîné par un organe moteur, et dont la sustentation en vol est obtenue principalement par des réactions aérodynamiques sur des surfaces qui restent fixes dans des conditions données de vol. 2, record 5, French, - planeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
planeur; GLD : terme, abréviation et definition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 5, French, - planeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
planeur : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 5, French, - planeur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de aeronaves
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- planeador
1, record 5, Spanish, planeador
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GLD 1, record 5, Spanish, GLD
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aerodino no propulsado por motor que, principalmente, deriva su sustentación en vuelo de reacciones aerodinámicas sobre superficies que permanecen fijas en determinadas condiciones de vuelo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - planeador
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
planeador; GLD: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - planeador
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-09-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- glider rocker
1, record 6, English, glider%20rocker
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- glider rocker chair 2, record 6, English, glider%20rocker%20chair
correct
- glider 3, record 6, English, glider
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gliders are designed specifically for parenting, and provide a smooth, gentle back and forth motion with very little effort by mom or dad. Similar to big, padded recliners, they take up more space, but also tend to offer parents a more comfortable seat. 4, record 6, English, - glider%20rocker
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chaise berçante coulissante
1, record 6, French, chaise%20ber%C3%A7ante%20coulissante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- chaise berçante sur billes 2, record 6, French, chaise%20ber%C3%A7ante%20sur%20billes
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaises berçantes coulissantes sont conçues spécifiquement pour les parents, et se déplacent d’avant en arrière de façon apaisante, sans que papa ou maman n’ait besoin de faire beaucoup d’efforts. Tout comme les grands fauteuils inclinables rembourrés, elles prennent plus de place, mais elles ont également tendance à offrir aux parents un siège plus confortable. 1, record 6, French, - chaise%20ber%C3%A7ante%20coulissante
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-04-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Garden and Outdoor Furniture
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- glider
1, record 7, English, glider
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- glide rider 2, record 7, English, glide%20rider
correct
- glide ride 2, record 7, English, glide%20ride
correct, noun
- air glide 3, record 7, English, air%20glide
correct, noun
- air glider 4, record 7, English, air%20glider
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metal Gyms Backyard. Great for compact yards that still desire lots of fun. Includes 2 passenger air glide, 2 kid comfort swings with vinyl chain covers, and a metal trapeze bar. 5, record 7, English, - glider
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Features include 2 playground-style swings, a 2-person glider, a slide, monkey bars, ladders and an extra-large lookout tower. 1, record 7, English, - glider
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
2 rope swings, glide rider and wavy slide ... Wooden garden playset with slide, climbing tower, swing, glide ride and fireman's pole. 2, record 7, English, - glider
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier de jardin
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- balançoire double 1, record 7, French, balan%C3%A7oire%20double
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Portique double avec une balançoire simple et une balançoire double. 2, record 7, French, - balan%C3%A7oire%20double
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-02-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- glider chassis
1, record 8, English, glider%20chassis
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- glider kit 1, record 8, English, glider%20kit
correct
- glider 2, record 8, English, glider
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chassis cab without main components, used to repair an identical heavily damaged vehicle. 1, record 8, English, - glider%20chassis
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The main components are the engine, transmission and rear drive. 1, record 8, English, - glider%20chassis
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Camionnage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- châssis-cabine de remplacement
1, record 8, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20de%20remplacement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- châssis-cabine squelette 1, record 8, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20squelette
avoid, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Châssis-cabine sans organes essentiels servant à réparer un véhicule identique lourdement accidenté. 1, record 8, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20de%20remplacement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. On entend par organes essentiels: le moteur, la boîte de vitesses et le pont arrière. 2. Cet ensemble correspond à une réalité nord-américaine. 1, record 8, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%2Dcabine%20de%20remplacement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Transporte por camión
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- chasis de reemplazo
1, record 8, Spanish, chasis%20de%20reemplazo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chasis cabina sin mecanismos de base que se usa para reparar un vehículo idéntico gravemente accidentado. 1, record 8, Spanish, - chasis%20de%20reemplazo
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los mecanismos de base comprenden el motor, la transmisión y el puente trasero. 1, record 8, Spanish, - chasis%20de%20reemplazo
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-08-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Garden and Outdoor Furniture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- glider
1, record 9, English, glider
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A porch seat or lounge suspended from uprights of an underframe by means of short chains or metal straps at the corners so as to permit its swinging smoothly back and forth. 1, record 9, English, - glider
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier de jardin
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- balancelle
1, record 9, French, balancelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Siège de jardin à une ou à plusieurs places suspendu par deux montants latéraux à une armature fixe, permettant ainsi de se balancer. 2, record 9, French, - balancelle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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