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ABANICO [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- echelon
1, record 1, English, echelon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A staggered line of riders, each downwind of the rider ahead, allowing them to move considerably faster than a solo rider or small group of riders. 2, record 1, English, - echelon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In windy sections where there are crosswinds, a large peloton will form into echelons. 2, record 1, English, - echelon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- éventail
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9ventail
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Figure du peloton lors d'un fort vent de travers. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9ventail
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faire l'éventail : se mettre à plusieurs alignés afin d'éviter le vent et de le prendre chacun à tour de rôle. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9ventail
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le premier coureur se place côté vent, les autres se décalent sur toute la largeur de la route. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9ventail
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- abanico
1, record 1, Spanish, abanico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fila de ciclistas que van a la delantera [y] hacen sus vueltas de manera ordenada para que cada uno de ellos tenga la mayor protección posible del viento. 2, record 1, Spanish, - abanico
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shearlegs 1, record 2, English, shearlegs
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cargo shear 1, record 2, English, cargo%20shear
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bigue
1, record 2, French, bigue
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engin de levage fait d'un robuste bâti de bois ou de métal supportant un palan, établi à poste fixe sur un quai, sur un ponton ou sur le pont d'un navire et utilisé pour la manutention de lourdes charges. 1, record 2, French, - bigue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- abanico
1, record 2, Spanish, abanico
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cabira 1, record 2, Spanish, cabira
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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