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ANGLE APPROACH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- angle of approach
1, record 1, English, angle%20of%20approach
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- approach angle 2, record 1, English, approach%20angle
correct
- run-up angle 3, record 1, English, run%2Dup%20angle
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In good jumping the approach angle is largely determined by the need for this transfer - an angle of approximately 30 - 35 deg. for Scissor, Osborn Roll, Straddle and Arch-straddle lay-outs, but somewhat greater (40 - 45 deg.) for most Eastern Cut-offs. 3, record 1, English, - angle%20of%20approach
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- angle d'approche
1, record 1, French, angle%20d%27approche
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- angle d'élan 2, record 1, French, angle%20d%27%C3%A9lan
masculine noun
- angle de la course d'élan 3, record 1, French, angle%20de%20la%20course%20d%27%C3%A9lan
masculine noun
- angle de course 3, record 1, French, angle%20de%20course
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'angle d'élan par rapport à la barre doit être d'environ 40 à 60 degrés. 2, record 1, French, - angle%20d%27approche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'angle de la course d'élan est incliné à environ 30o du côté de la jambe libre [...] 3, record 1, French, - angle%20d%27approche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- approach angle
1, record 2, English, approach%20angle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
As a vehicle approaches a grade, it's the angle of slope which it can climb up without any part of the front (bumper, shackle, etc.) hitting the ground/rock. 2, record 2, English, - approach%20angle
Record 2, Key term(s)
- angle of approach
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport routier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- angle d'attaque
1, record 2, French, angle%20d%27attaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- angle d'approche 2, record 2, French, angle%20d%27approche
correct, masculine noun
- angle de surplomb avant 3, record 2, French, angle%20de%20surplomb%20avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle maximal auquel un véhicule peut s'engager dans une pente sans risque de dommage; il se mesure de l'avant du véhicule au pneu avant au niveau du sol. 4, record 2, French, - angle%20d%27attaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plus l'angle d'attaque est important, mieux c'est, à condition toutefois que l'angle de sortie ne lui soit pas inférieur. 2, record 2, French, - angle%20d%27attaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'angle d'attaque est modifié par la charge du véhicule, en changeant la taille des pneus (ou même leur pression), en modifiant la suspension ou en ajoutant des accessoires à l'avant (pare-choc, treuil, etc.). 5, record 2, French, - angle%20d%27attaque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- angle of the approach
1, record 3, English, angle%20of%20the%20approach
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- angle de l'approche
1, record 3, French, angle%20de%20l%27approche
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ángulo del aproche
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1ngulo%20del%20aproche
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
- Weapon Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- angle of approach
1, record 4, English, angle%20of%20approach
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- angle d'attaque
1, record 4, French, angle%20d%27attaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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