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WALK [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- base on balls
1, record 1, English, base%20on%20balls
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BB 2, record 1, English, BB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- walk 3, record 1, English, walk
correct, noun
- pass 4, record 1, English, pass
correct, noun
- free pass 4, record 1, English, free%20pass
correct
- free ticket to first 4, record 1, English, free%20ticket%20to%20first
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An advance to first base awarded to a batter who, during his turn at bat, before reaching the count of three strikes, receives four pitches outside the strike zone that he does not swing at and that are called "ball" by the umpire. 5, record 1, English, - base%20on%20balls
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- but sur balles
1, record 1, French, but%20sur%20balles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BB 2, record 1, French, BB
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- but sur balle 3, record 1, French, but%20sur%20balle
correct, masculine noun
- passe gratuite 4, record 1, French, passe%20gratuite
correct, feminine noun
- base sur balles 5, record 1, French, base%20sur%20balles
feminine noun, Europe
- base automatique 6, record 1, French, base%20automatique
feminine noun, Europe
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
But accordé au frappeur à qui le lanceur a envoyé quatre balles sur lesquelles il ne s'est pas élancé avant d'atteindre le compte de trois prises contre lui. 7, record 1, French, - but%20sur%20balles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Béisbol y softball
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- base por pelotas
1, record 1, Spanish, base%20por%20pelotas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cuando un lanzador le lanza cuatro pelotas a un bateador, [avance del] bateador [...] hasta la primera base. 2, record 1, Spanish, - base%20por%20pelotas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- walk
1, record 2, English, walk
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The walk is a four-beat gait. The feet are raised and planted successively in the order in which they are raised--right hind, right fore, left hind, left fore. 2, record 2, English, - walk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pas
1, record 2, French, pas
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 pas compose une allure naturelle [du cheval], marchée à quatre temps, symétrique et basculante, c'est-à-dire où les membres se lèvent et se posent alternativement. Un temps égal sépare les quatre battues du pas. 2, record 2, French, - pas
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- paso
1, record 2, Spanish, paso
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Jazz
- Popular Music
- String Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- walk
1, record 3, English, walk
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the Latin Jazz medium the bass player does not "walk" (the traditional jazz 4-quarter-note-per-measure rhythm), but makes use of lines found in the more traditional types of Latin music. 1, record 3, English, - walk
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Jazz
- Musique populaire
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- marcher 1, record 3, French, marcher
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jouer une note par temps [à la basse ou à la contrebasse]. 1, record 3, French, - marcher
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mail Pickup and Distribution
- Postal Service Operation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- letter carrier route
1, record 4, English, letter%20carrier%20route
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LCR 2, record 4, English, LCR
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- letter carrier walk 3, record 4, English, letter%20carrier%20walk
correct
- LCW 4, record 4, English, LCW
correct
- LCW 4, record 4, English, LCW
- letter carrier delivery route 5, record 4, English, letter%20carrier%20delivery%20route
correct
- route 6, record 4, English, route
correct, noun
- walk 7, record 4, English, walk
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specific line of travel followed by a letter carrier to deliver mail. 8, record 4, English, - letter%20carrier%20route
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Levée et distribution du courrier
- Exploitation postale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- itinéraire de facteur
1, record 4, French, itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20facteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IF 2, record 4, French, IF
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- itinéraire 3, record 4, French, itin%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun
- tournée de facteur 4, record 4, French, tourn%C3%A9e%20de%20facteur
feminine noun, less frequent
- parcours de facteur 5, record 4, French, parcours%20de%20facteur
masculine noun, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trajet précis que parcourt un facteur pour livrer le courrier. 6, record 4, French, - itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20facteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Recogida y distribución del correo
- Explotación postal
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- itinerario del cartero
1, record 4, Spanish, itinerario%20del%20cartero
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- itinerario 2, record 4, Spanish, itinerario
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Correos dispone de 21 equipos para el tratamiento de la correspondencia normalizada […] Cada uno consta de una línea OCR [reconocimiento óptico de caracteres] que identifica las direcciones de los envíos y las transforma en códigos de barras que se imprimen en las cartas, y una clasificadora con 400 salidas que lee los códigos de barras y posibilita la agrupación por código postal, itinerario del cartero, etc. 1, record 4, Spanish, - itinerario%20del%20cartero
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- walk
1, record 5, English, walk
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aller au pas
1, record 5, French, aller%20au%20pas
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- marcher au pas 2, record 5, French, marcher%20au%20pas
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-11-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Materials Storage
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- walkway
1, record 6, English, walkway
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- pedestrian aisle 2, record 6, English, pedestrian%20aisle
correct
- pedestrian lane 3, record 6, English, pedestrian%20lane
- walk 3, record 6, English, walk
noun
- pedestrian walkway 1, record 6, English, pedestrian%20walkway
pleonasm
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Warehouse floor marking consists of several design types which are used to identify storage areas, keep clear zones, fire exits and walkways for pedestrians. Pedestrian walkways are most often used to guide people and ensure vehicles and pedestrians are kept separated. This is in an effort to reduce the potential for accidents and injuries. 4, record 6, English, - walkway
Record 6, Key term(s)
- walk-way
- walk way
- pedestrian walk-way
- pedestrian walk way
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Stockage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- allée piétonne
1, record 6, French, all%C3%A9e%20pi%C3%A9tonne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- allée piétonnière 2, record 6, French, all%C3%A9e%20pi%C3%A9tonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- passage piéton 3, record 6, French, passage%20pi%C3%A9ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allée réservée à la circulation des piétons. 1, record 6, French, - all%C3%A9e%20pi%C3%A9tonne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contrôle des protections piétons au-dessus d'un passage piéton contre l'effondrement des charges. 4, record 6, French, - all%C3%A9e%20pi%C3%A9tonne
Record 6, Key term(s)
- passage piétons
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Road Design
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lane
1, record 7, English, lane
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- alley 1, record 7, English, alley
correct
- walk 2, record 7, English, walk
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Conception des voies de circulation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- allée
1, record 7, French, all%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- allée de promenade 2, record 7, French, all%C3%A9e%20de%20promenade
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voie, chemin bordé d'arbres, de plates-bandes, de pelouses, et qui permet le passage, sert de lieu de promenade ou d'accès dans un jardin, un parc, un bois. 3, record 7, French, - all%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allée : terme et définition normalisés par l'Office de la langue française (OLF). 4, record 7, French, - all%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura paisajista
- Diseño de carreteras
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- paseo arbolado
1, record 7, Spanish, paseo%20arbolado
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-05-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- walk-in
1, record 8, English, walk%2Din
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To walk on freshly laid insulation panels to imbed them in hot bitumen or adhesive. 2, record 8, English, - walk%2Din
Record 8, Key term(s)
- walk in
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- poser par piétinement
1, record 8, French, poser%20par%20pi%C3%A9tinement
proposal, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pose par piétinement : Noyer les panneaux d'isolant dans le bitume chaud ou l'adhésif en marchant dessus immédiatement après leur pose. 2, record 8, French, - poser%20par%20pi%C3%A9tinement
Record 8, Key term(s)
- pose par piétinement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-02-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
- General Sports Regulations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- travel
1, record 9, English, travel
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- walk 2, record 9, English, walk
correct, verb
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
- Règlements généraux des sports
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- marcher
1, record 9, French, marcher
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Básquetbol
- Reglamentos generales de los deportes
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- correr con la pelota
1, record 9, Spanish, correr%20con%20la%20pelota
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- caminar 1, record 9, Spanish, caminar
correct
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-03-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Dance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- walk
1, record 10, English, walk
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a transfer of weight from one foot to the other with one or both feet in contact with the floor at all times .... walks may be performed in any direction with infinite variations. 2, record 10, English, - walk
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The first walk is long and directed forward or backward. The second and third walks occur in place, and are merely a shift in weight from the ball of the foot to the ball of the other. 3, record 10, English, - walk
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Danse
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- marche
1, record 10, French, marche
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la marche [...] jambes en ouverture [...] approfondir le dégagé en poussant sur la pointe du pied plus loin devant, pour agrandir le pas [...] le poids du corps doit être projeté sur le pied avant [...] la danseuse s'engage pour le deuxième pas [...] 2, record 10, French, - marche
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nous varions les styles de marche : marches légères, lourdes, fières, pas de «souris», pas de «géants» [...] 3, record 10, French, - marche
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- walking event
1, record 11, English, walking%20event
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- race walk 2, record 11, English, race%20walk
correct
- walk 3, record 11, English, walk
correct
- race-walking 4, record 11, English, race%2Dwalking
correct
- race walking 5, record 11, English, race%20walking
correct
- walking 6, record 11, English, walking
correct
- racewalking 7, record 11, English, racewalking
correct
- speed walk 7, record 11, English, speed%20walk
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] walking race which is progression by steps so taken that unbroken contact with the ground is maintained [e.g. the advancing foot must make contact with the ground before the rear foot leaves the ground] on a course of 20 to 50km. 8, record 11, English, - walking%20event
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For the 20km event, the circuit should be a maximum of 3000m with a minimum of approximately 1500m. 8, record 11, English, - walking%20event
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
At the Olympics and world championships, the 50km, a race lasting almost 4 hours, is still for men only, while the 20km is raced by both men and women. 9, record 11, English, - walking%20event
Record 11, Key term(s)
- walking events
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de marche
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20marche
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- marche 2, record 11, French, marche
correct, feminine noun
- marche athlétique 3, record 11, French, marche%20athl%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
- marche de vitesse 4, record 11, French, marche%20de%20vitesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Course à pied, soit une progression exécutée pas à pas de telle manière que le contact avec le sol est maintenu sans interruption sur un parcours de [10] à 50 km. 5, record 11, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20marche
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour l'épreuve de 20 km le circuit aura une longueur maximum de trois milles mètres et minimum de 1500 m environ. 5, record 11, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20marche
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aux J.O. comme au championnats du monde, le 50 km, épreuve qui dure près de 4 heures, demeure donc reservée aux hommes alors que le 20 km est disputé par les athlètes des deux sexes. 6, record 11, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20marche
Record 11, Key term(s)
- épreuves de marche
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- marcha
1, record 11, Spanish, marcha
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- marcha atlética 2, record 11, Spanish, marcha%20atl%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-11-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Diving
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- walk
1, record 12, English, walk
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Plongeon
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- élan
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9lan
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- marche d'élan 2, record 12, French, marche%20d%27%C3%A9lan
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salto (Deportes acuáticos y náuticos)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- impulso
1, record 12, Spanish, impulso
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- puesta en marcha 1, record 12, Spanish, puesta%20en%20marcha
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-11-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
- Tourist Activities
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- walk
1, record 13, English, walk
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A recreational activity which consists in travelling on foot along hard-surfaced routes with few abrupt changes in grade. 1, record 13, English, - walk
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 13, English, - walk
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
- Activités touristiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- marche
1, record 13, French, marche
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- promenade à pied 2, record 13, French, promenade%20%C3%A0%20pied
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité récréative qui consiste à se déplacer à pied sur des surfaces dures, de faible dénivellation. 1, record 13, French, - marche
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 13, French, - marche
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-11-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- at the walk 1, record 14, English, at%20the%20walk
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
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 1988-03-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Practice (Hotels)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- farm out
1, record 15, English, farm%20out
correct, verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- walk the guest 2, record 15, English, walk%20the%20guest
correct, verb
- walk 1, record 15, English, walk
correct, verb
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You have been "walked" when you are told your confirmed reservation will not be honoured. Most hotels adhere to the following walk policy: 1. to provide accommodation at a comparable hotel; 2. to provide free transportation to the hotel; 3. to pay the cost of the first night lodging; 4. to provide one free long distance call. 1, record 15, English, - farm%20out
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to the Public Relations Department, Westin Hotel, Ottawa, the terms "to farm out" and "to walk the guest" are synonymous. 2, record 15, English, - farm%20out
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation hôtelière
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- reloger
1, record 15, French, reloger
verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme fourni par l'Office de la langue française (Montréal). 1, record 15, French, - reloger
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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