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COCKING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cocking
1, record 1, English, cocking
officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cocking: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 1, English, - cocking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ondulation
1, record 1, French, ondulation
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ondulation : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 1, French, - ondulation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- engatillado
1, record 1, Spanish, engatillado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Obra de madera, generalmente para techar los edificios, en la cual unas piezas están trabadas con otras por medio de gatillos de hierro. 1, record 1, Spanish, - engatillado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Combat Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cockfighting
1, record 2, English, cockfighting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cocking 2, record 2, English, cocking
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fighting by roosters or gamecocks for the entertainment of spectators. 3, record 2, English, - cockfighting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Though there is prize money to be won by the owner of the victorious bird in each of the bouts, betting on the outcome is a major aspect of cockfighting. Cockfighting is illegal in most states of the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and most Latin American countries. 2, record 2, English, - cockfighting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cocking: A short for "cockfighting." 2, record 2, English, - cockfighting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de combat (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- combats de coqs
1, record 2, French, combats%20de%20coqs
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les combats de coqs [...] obéissent à des prescriptions minutieuses. Les deux combattants, dûment sélectionnés, les ergots armés d'un éperon d'acier, luttent dans un parc grillagé et surélevé, entouré de gradins. La victoire appartient au coq qui peut rester debout trois minutes après le combat. Les mises des propriétaires constituent l'enjeu. 2, record 2, French, - combats%20de%20coqs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les seules armes des coqs sont leurs becs et leurs ergots, ceux-ci étant de nos jours ôtés pour être remplacés par des éperons en métal. De ce fait, les combats de coqs sont toujours très sanglants. Il peut même arriver qu’un bon combattant en tue un autre [...] 3, record 2, French, - combats%20de%20coqs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Onze agents de la GRC [Gendarmerie Royale du Canada] et 12 agents de la Société protectrice des animaux ont effectué des perquisitions mercredi et jeudi dans trois fermes de Surrey, en banlieue de Vancouver, dans le cadre d'une enquête sur un réseau de combats de coqs. 4, record 2, French, - combats%20de%20coqs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cocking
1, record 3, English, cocking
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Putting a camera shutter spring under tension before it is released for the taking of a picture. 2, record 3, English, - cocking
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- armement
1, record 3, French, armement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mise sous tension du ressort de l'obturateur d'un appareil-photo dont la détente permettra la prise de vue. 2, record 3, French, - armement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-01-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cocking
1, record 4, English, cocking
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stage of the cycle of operation wherein the firing mechanism is placed under spring tension for firing. 1, record 4, English, - cocking
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "cycle of operation". 1, record 4, English, - cocking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- armement
1, record 4, French, armement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stade du cycle de fonctionnement au cours duquel le mécanisme de mise de feu est placé sous tension en vue du tir. 1, record 4, French, - armement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «cycle de fonctionnement». 1, record 4, French, - armement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
armement : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 4, French, - armement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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