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BARB [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Fish
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- barbel
1, record 1, English, barbel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- barb 2, record 1, English, barb
correct, noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slender tactile process on the lips of certain fishes (such as catfishes). 3, record 1, English, - barbel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Poissons
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- barbillon
1, record 1, French, barbillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Filament charnu pourvu de récepteurs olfactifs, gustatifs ou tactiles, placé autour de la bouche de certaines espèces de poissons. 2, record 1, French, - barbillon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- barb
1, record 2, English, barb
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- feather 1, record 2, English, feather
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A means of representing wind speed in the plotting of a synoptic chart, being a short, straight line drawn obliquely toward lower pressure from the end of a wind-direction shaft. 2, record 2, English, - barb
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each barb equals 10 knots, each half-barb 5 knots and each solid triangle 50 knots. 3, record 2, English, - barb
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- barbule
1, record 2, French, barbule
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trait droit oblique pointant vers les basses pressions placé à l'extrémité de la hampe de vent pour représenter la vitesse du vent. 2, record 2, French, - barbule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaque barbule vaut 10 nœuds, une demi-barbule vaut 5 nœuds et un triangle plein 50 nœuds. 2, record 2, French, - barbule
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- barba
1, record 2, Spanish, barba
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Línea recta oblicua que señala hacia las bajas presiones en el extremo del asta del viento para representar la velocidad del viento. 1, record 2, Spanish, - barba
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Una barba vale 10 nudos, media barba 5 nudos y un triángulo lleno 50 nudos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - barba
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-06-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Barb
1, record 3, English, Barb
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Barb is a native of North Africa and has long been associated with Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia - which make up an area called the Barbary coast. A lively but elegant riding horse, the Barb is also capable of speed and endurance - qualities which are seen at their best in festivals such as the North African fantasias. Barbs were once used as cavalry mounts because of their bravery and quick movement. 2, record 3, English, - Barb
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- barbe
1, record 3, French, barbe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Déjà appelé cheval de Barbarie par les auteurs Romains il y a plus de 2000 ans, le Barbe a toujours été élevé par les tribus nomades (de la Lybie au Maroc en passant par la Tunisie et l’Algérie) et depuis longtemps en France. Physiquement très endurant et supportant sans peine toutes les privations, il quitta très tôt les pays du berceau de race pour rayonner en Italie, Espagne et France sous la selle de guerriers mal connus donc désignés sous le nom de barbares qui fut aussi attribué aux chevaux Barbes. 2, record 3, French, - barbe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- beréber
1, record 3, Spanish, ber%C3%A9ber
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- bereber 2, record 3, Spanish, bereber
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Origen: Argelia y Marruecos. Sus orígenes se mezclan con los de las poblaciones del norte de África, donde desde el principio se han criado. 2, record 3, Spanish, - ber%C3%A9ber
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-01-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Plant Biology
- Grain Growing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- barb
1, record 4, English, barb
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In botany, a stiff bristle or hair terminating an awn or prickle, usually slanted downward or backward. 2, record 4, English, - barb
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Biologie végétale
- Culture des céréales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- barbe
1, record 4, French, barbe
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les barbes font parties des caractères les plus courants permettant d'identifier les variétés d'orge. 1, record 4, French, - barbe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Birds
- Zoology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- barb
1, record 5, English, barb
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A side branch on the shaft of a bird's feather. 2, record 5, English, - barb
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
- Zoologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arête
1, record 5, French, ar%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- aspérité 2, record 5, French, asp%C3%A9rit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- barbe 3, record 5, French, barbe
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacun des filaments serrés formant la plume (de chaque côté du tuyau). 4, record 5, French, - ar%C3%AAte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-07-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ardillon
1, record 6, French, ardillon
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barbelure, proche de la pointe de l'hameçon, du harpon, de la foene, assurant la rétention de la prise. 1, record 6, French, - ardillon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- agalla
1, record 6, Spanish, agalla
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-01-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Bombs and Grenades
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- boosted anti-radiation bomb
1, record 7, English, boosted%20anti%2Dradiation%20bomb
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- Barb 2, record 7, English, Barb
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Bombes et grenades
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bombe anti-rayonnement
1, record 7, French, bombe%20anti%2Drayonnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-03-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- barb
1, record 8, English, barb
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sharp projection extending backwards (as from the point of an arrow, spear, or fishhook) preventing easy extraction from a wound. 2, record 8, English, - barb
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ardillon
1, record 8, French, ardillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- barbe 2, record 8, French, barbe
correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contre-pointe de l'hameçon, destinée à s'opposer à la sortie de ce dernier une fois fiché dans la gueule du poisson. 3, record 8, French, - ardillon
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1983-09-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- barbelure 1, record 9, French, barbelure
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FRSRE (1982), 23, 5, 341 1, record 9, French, - barbelure
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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