TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
PINPOINT CONTROL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- control of pitches
1, record 1, English, control%20of%20pitches
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- control 2, record 1, English, control
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
control: The ability of a pitcher to throw a pitch with accuracy, within the strike zone.. 3, record 1, English, - control%20of%20pitches
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The pitcher tries to throw the ball into the strike zone, which is over the plate and between the batter's armpits and the top of his knees. 4, record 1, English, - control%20of%20pitches
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The pitcher who, during a game, throws all his picthes within a few inches of his target whatever the batter he is facing is said to have "pinpoint control" of his pitching. A pitcher noted to be a "control pitcher" puts all his energy to throw the ball over the plate, sacrificing speed in his throws and junk (variation in the types of pitches) 4, record 1, English, - control%20of%20pitches
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pinpoint control
- control pitcher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maîtrise des lancers
1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20des%20lancers
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maîtrise des tirs 1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20des%20tirs
correct, feminine noun
- contrôle des lancers 1, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le%20des%20lancers
correct, masculine noun
- contrôle des tirs 1, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le%20des%20tirs
correct, masculine noun
- contrôle 2, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dextérité du lanceur qui démontre habileté et justesse en plaçant régulièrement sa balle dans la zone des prises et de sorte à provoquer des retraits sur élan; se dit surtout du lanceur capable de lancer des balles rapides ou à effet. 3, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AEtrise%20des%20lancers
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le lanceur s'efforce de lancer la balle à l'intérieur de la zone des prises, c'est-à-dire directement au-dessus du marbre, entre les aisselles du frappeur et au-dessus de ses genoux. 4, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AEtrise%20des%20lancers
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «contrôle» ne s'emploie seul que lorsqu'il est clair qu'il s'agit du contrôle du lanceur sur ses lancers : lancer en contrôle; avoir plein contrôle sur ses lancers. 3, record 1, French, - ma%C3%AEtrise%20des%20lancers
Record 1, Key term(s)
- plein contrôle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pinpoint control 1, record 2, English, pinpoint%20control
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biological controls (parasites, etc.) which aim at pinpoint control without poisoning the whole ecosystem. 1, record 2, English, - pinpoint%20control
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lutte sélective
1, record 2, French, lutte%20s%C3%A9lective
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lutte spécifique 1, record 2, French, lutte%20sp%C3%A9cifique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthodes et techniques de lutte contre les nuisances organiques visant des espèces-cibles sans toucher les autres. 1, record 2, French, - lutte%20s%C3%A9lective
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: