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PIVOTER [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rotate
1, record 1, English, rotate
correct, verb, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To turn a display element, display group or display image about an axis perpendicular to the display surface. 2, record 1, English, - rotate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rotate: term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 3, record 1, English, - rotate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pivoter
1, record 1, French, pivoter
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- faire pivoter 2, record 1, French, faire%20pivoter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faire tourner un élément graphique, un groupe graphique ou une image autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à la surface d'affichage. 1, record 1, French, - pivoter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pivoter : terme et définition reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 3, record 1, French, - pivoter
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unwind
1, record 2, English, unwind
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unwind to the left, unwind to the right. 2, record 2, English, - unwind
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics - throwing events. 3, record 2, English, - unwind
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pivoter
1, record 2, French, pivoter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pivoter vers la gauche, pivoter vers la droite. 2, record 2, French, - pivoter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique - lancers. 3, record 2, French, - pivoter
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- swivel
1, record 3, English, swivel
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pivoter
1, record 3, French, pivoter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- turn
1, record 4, English, turn
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- pirouette 2, record 4, English, pirouette
correct, verb
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pivoter
1, record 4, French, pivoter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tourner 1, record 4, French, tourner
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- girar
1, record 4, Spanish, girar
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- rotar 2, record 4, Spanish, rotar
correct
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-01-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rotate
1, record 5, English, rotate
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- swing round 2, record 5, English, swing%20round
verb
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
swing round: table tennis term. 2, record 5, English, - rotate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pivoter
1, record 5, French, pivoter
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faire pivoter les épaules et amener la raquette vers l'arrière dès que la balle quitte la raquette de l'adversaire. 2, record 5, French, - pivoter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pivoter : terme employé aussi au tennis de table. 3, record 5, French, - pivoter
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- girar
1, record 5, Spanish, girar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los hombros giran cuando la raqueta va hacia atrás. 1, record 5, Spanish, - girar
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-08-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
- Handball
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pivot
1, record 6, English, pivot
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 1, record 6, English, - pivot
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
- Handball
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pivoter
1, record 6, French, pivoter
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 6, French, - pivoter
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-04-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- spin
1, record 7, English, spin
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities/equipment - throwing events. 1, record 7, English, - spin
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pivoter
1, record 7, French, pivoter
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel - lancers. 1, record 7, French, - pivoter
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-04-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rotate
1, record 8, English, rotate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics - throwing events. 1, record 8, English, - rotate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pivoter
1, record 8, French, pivoter
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique - lancers. 1, record 8, French, - pivoter
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-03-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- slew
1, record 9, English, slew
verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pivoter 1, record 9, French, pivoter
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-06-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- swivel
1, record 10, English, swivel
verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pivoter
1, record 10, French, pivoter
officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 10, French, - pivoter
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-12-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
- Earthmoving
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- rotate
1, record 11, English, rotate
correct, verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While the [grader] blade is hung from the center of the Y, it is actually supported by a toothed ring gear called the circle, on which the blade can be rotated. 1, record 11, English, - rotate
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
- Terrassement
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pivoter
1, record 11, French, pivoter
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La niveleuse comporte (...) une lame [qui] peut pivoter de 1800 dans le plan horizontal de chaque côté de l'axe longitudinal du châssis (orientation) (...) 1, record 11, French, - pivoter
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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