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LIGHTWEIGHT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Combat Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lightweight
1, record 1, English, lightweight
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- light weight 2, record 1, English, light%20weight
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In combat sports, the weight category immediately below the welterweight category. This category has limits that vary according to the sport (boxing, mixed martial arts, judo, wrestling, etc.). For example, "lightweight" in mixed martial arts is reserved for fighters between 155 and 170 pounds. 3, record 1, English, - lightweight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Weight categories act as references for fighters to orient themselves according to their normal weight and size. 3, record 1, English, - lightweight
Record 1, Key term(s)
- light-weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de combat
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poids léger
1, record 1, French, poids%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les sports de combat, catégorie de poids, aux limites variables, qui est immédiatement inférieure à celle des poids mi-moyens. Par exemple, le «poids léger», dans les arts martiaux mixtes, est réservé aux combattants entre 155 et 170 livres. 2, record 1, French, - poids%20l%C3%A9ger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les catégories de poids agissent à titre de références pour les combattants afin qu'ils puissent s'orienter selon leur poids normal et leur gabarit. 3, record 1, French, - poids%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de lucha
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- peso ligero
1, record 1, Spanish, peso%20ligero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lightweight
1, record 2, English, lightweight
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - lightweight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - l%C3%A9ger
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothing (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lightweight
1, record 3, English, lightweight
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cashmere-based products are considered as luxury garments because of their exceptional lightweight, softness and thermal properties. 1, record 3, English, - lightweight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- légèreté
1, record 3, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8ret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les produits de base cachemire sont considérés comme des produits de luxe (légèreté, douceur, propriétés thermiques exceptionnelles). 1, record 3, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8ret%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-05-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lightweight
1, record 4, English, lightweight
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- light weight 2, record 4, English, light%20weight
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Category of boat. 1, record 4, English, - lightweight
Record 4, Key term(s)
- lightweights
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poids léger
1, record 4, French, poids%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement/arbitrage. 1, record 4, French, - poids%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 4, Key term(s)
- poids légers
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- peso ligero
1, record 4, Spanish, peso%20ligero
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-07-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- light weight
1, record 5, English, light%20weight
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- lightweight 2, record 5, English, lightweight
correct, adjective
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Light Weight Cold Weather Underwear Set. Primary function: Provide a moisture wicking, heat retentive, lightweight garment that keeps Marines dry and comfortable in a variety of environments. 2, record 5, English, - light%20weight
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cloth: coated, flame resistant, light weight, reversible. 3, record 5, English, - light%20weight
Record 5, Key term(s)
- light-weight
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- léger
1, record 5, French, l%C3%A9ger
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'application conventionnelle des apprêts fluorés se fait généralement par foulardage pour les tissus légers ou de grammage moyen (doublure, vêtements) [...]. 2, record 5, French, - l%C3%A9ger
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-04-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Agricultural Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lightweight 1, record 6, English, lightweight
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) used at the Canadian Grain Commission in the field of cereal terminology. 2, record 6, English, - lightweight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poids léger
1, record 6, French, poids%20l%C3%A9ger
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans le domaine céréalier. 2, record 6, French, - poids%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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