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AILIER [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wing player
1, record 1, English, wing%20player
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- winger 2, record 1, English, winger
correct
- flank player 3, record 1, English, flank%20player
correct
- wing 4, record 1, English, wing
correct, noun
- outside 5, record 1, English, outside
correct, noun
- outsider 6, record 1, English, outsider
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In general, any player whose assigned position is the left or right instead of the center. But more specifically, refers to players whose job is to come into the attack by bringing the ball up the side line (i.e., the wings) and to send good crossing passes into the center. 7, record 1, English, - wing%20player
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pure "wingers" aren't used today as much as they used to be. "Wingers" used to be the wide forwards or midfielders (who were sometimes called "withdrawn wingers"). Wing midfielders are sometimes called "winghalfs" or "wingmids" & wing fullbacks are "wingbacks." Today, it is more common to use wingmids or wingbacks to come up to cross the ball than to have wing forwards. "Wingers" who bring the ball up the side are often very fast and excellent dribblers. 7, record 1, English, - wing%20player
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Williams is a speedy flank player who will provide service for the forwards. 8, record 1, English, - wing%20player
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
winger; wing: There should be a distinction between "wing," the position, and "winger," the player, but most sources consider these terms synonyms to mean the player. 9, record 1, English, - wing%20player
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ailier
1, record 1, French, ailier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ailière 2, record 1, French, aili%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- aile 3, record 1, French, aile
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joueur placé à l'aile droite ou gauche de la ligne d'attaque. 4, record 1, French, - ailier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ailier; aile : Même si les sources donnent ces deux termes synonymes, il y aurait lieu de distinguer entre «ailier», le joueur («winger»), et «aile», la position qu'il occupe («wing»). Quand «aile» désigne le joueur, il est masculin; s'il signifie la position, il est féminin. 5, record 1, French, - ailier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- extremo
1, record 1, Spanish, extremo
correct, common gender
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- puntero 2, record 1, Spanish, puntero
correct, masculine noun
- puntera 3, record 1, Spanish, puntera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extremo; puntero: posiciones de ataque. 4, record 1, Spanish, - extremo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- forward
1, record 2, English, forward
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A team comprises a center, who is usually the tallest player, two forwards, and two guards. As the names suggest, the forwards play close to their own basket to shoot and gain possession of the ball when it rebounds from the backboard. 2, record 2, English, - forward
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avant
1, record 2, French, avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ailier 2, record 2, French, ailier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 3, record 2, French, - avant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- delantero
1, record 2, Spanish, delantero
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- alero 2, record 2, Spanish, alero
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- end
1, record 3, English, end
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The player at either end of the forward line, or his position. 2, record 3, English, - end
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In football formations, four players can be called an "end": each of the two players lining up at the extremities of the offensive line and defensive line. 3, record 3, English, - end
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ailier
1, record 3, French, ailier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joueur placé à l'extrême droite ou à l'extrême gauche de la ligne d'attaque [...] 2, record 3, French, - ailier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les formations au football, quatre joueurs sont désignés «ailier», soit chacun de ceux qui occupent les extrémités de la ligne offensive et de la ligne défensive. 3, record 3, French, - ailier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- winger
1, record 4, English, winger
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- wing player 2, record 4, English, wing%20player
correct
- wing 3, record 4, English, wing
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wingers ... cover the points and generally keep in motion for the fast breakout, therefore, forcing the opponent from becoming overly aggressive in the defensive zone. 1, record 4, English, - winger
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The wing player serves a ground ball toward the middle player. The middle player receives, turns and serves a diagonal ball in front of the opposite wing player, who is making a wide penetrating run into the corner. The middle player and the first wing player make crisscrossing runs to the near and far post. The overlapping wing player makes a crossing pass for a shot on goal. 2, record 4, English, - winger
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ailier
1, record 4, French, ailier
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- aile 1, record 4, French, aile
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[joueur situé] de chaque côté du joueur de centre. 2, record 4, French, - ailier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Celui qui est situé à la gauche du joueur de centre est l'ailier gauche, celui qui se situe à la droite est l'ailier droit. 2, record 4, French, - ailier
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wingman
1, record 5, English, wingman
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wing pilot 2, record 5, English, wing%20pilot
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pilot flying subordinate to and in support of his designated leader; also, the aircraft flown in this role. 1, record 5, English, - wingman
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wingman: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - wingman
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ailier
1, record 5, French, ailier
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pilote en appui de son chef de formation. Par extension, avion de l'ailier. 1, record 5, French, - ailier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
comme pour la voltige, le vol de groupe n'est qu'une forme de l'entraînement au pilotage; aussi il ne sera donné dans ce manuel que quelques conseils sur le pilotage de l'avion en position ailier ou en position guide et sur la conduite d'un vol de groupe. 2, record 5, French, - ailier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ailier : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 5, French, - ailier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Personal y servicios (Transporte aéreo)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- componente de un ala
1, record 5, Spanish, componente%20de%20un%20ala
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piloto que vuela bajo el mando y en apoyo de otro designado como jefe. Por extensión, el avión que vuela en esta misión. 1, record 5, Spanish, - componente%20de%20un%20ala
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-02-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Field Hockey
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wing
1, record 6, English, wing
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 2, record 6, English, - wing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur gazon
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ailier
1, record 6, French, ailier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 6, French, - ailier
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hockey sobre hierba
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- extremo
1, record 6, Spanish, extremo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Handball
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- winger
1, record 7, English, winger
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 2, record 7, English, - winger
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Handball
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ailier
1, record 7, French, ailier
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 7, French, - ailier
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Balonmano
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- extremo
1, record 7, Spanish, extremo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-02-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wingwalker 1, record 8, English, wingwalker
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ailier
1, record 8, French, ailier
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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