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RISEE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Ship Piloting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cat's paw
1, record 1, English, cat%27s%20paw
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cat's-paw 2, record 1, English, cat%27s%2Dpaw
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slight and local breeze, which shows itself by rippling the surface of the sea. 2, record 1, English, - cat%27s%20paw
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Pilotage des navires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- risée
1, record 1, French, ris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite brise subite et provoquant quelques rides à la surface de la mer. 2, record 1, French, - ris%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Vela y navegación de placer
- Pilotaje de buques
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- chubasquillo
1, record 1, Spanish, chubasquillo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- racha 1, record 1, Spanish, racha
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Ship Piloting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- capful of wind
1, record 2, English, capful%20of%20wind
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sudden light breeze. 2, record 2, English, - capful%20of%20wind
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Pilotage des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- risée
1, record 2, French, ris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite brise, subite et passagère. 2, record 2, French, - ris%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ripple
1, record 3, English, ripple
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- capillary wave 1, record 3, English, capillary%20wave
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the wind begins to blow across a still water surface, it first sets up a small wavelet or ripple, usually less than one centimeter high. 1, record 3, English, - ripple
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- risée
1, record 3, French, ris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand une petite brise [...] passe sur une eau précédemment calme, cela se traduit par des risées, zones où se soulève une série de petites vagues très courtes donc très lentes. 1, record 3, French, - ris%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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