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PARAQUEDAS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-09-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
- Paradrop and Airdrop
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- parachute
1, record 1, English, parachute
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- para 2, record 1, English, para
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chute 3, record 1, English, chute
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A folding, umbrella like, fabric device with cords supporting a harness or straps for allowing a person, object, package, etc., to float down safely through the air from a great height, especially from an aircraft, rendered effective by the resistance of the air that expands it during the descent and reduces the velocity of its fall. 4, record 1, English, - parachute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parachute; para: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - parachute
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
- Parachutage et largage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- parachute
1, record 1, French, parachute
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- para 2, record 1, French, para
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil destiné à ralentir la chute d'une personne ou d'un objet tombant d'une grande hauteur et constitué essentiellement d'une voilure en tissu léger reliée par des cordelettes (suspentes) à un système d'attache, à un harnais. 3, record 1, French, - parachute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parachute; para : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - parachute
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paracaidismo, parapente y vuelo con ala delta
- Lanzamiento aéreo y por paracaídas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- paracaídas
1, record 1, Spanish, paraca%C3%ADdas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bolsa de tela, las más de las veces en forma de casquete esférico, que sirve para frenar la caída de las personas o las cosas en la atmósfera. 2, record 1, Spanish, - paraca%C3%ADdas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El principio del paracaídas consiste en oponer al aire una superficie muy grande capaz de engendrar una resistencia al avance que se oponga a la aceleración de la gravedad. 2, record 1, Spanish, - paraca%C3%ADdas
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