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SCREAMER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Small Arms
- Airfields
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- screamer
1, record 1, English, screamer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insert a pyrotechnic device into the pistol according to instructions in the launcher’s manual. Screamers load hollow end first; bangers load fuse end first ... Hold pistol away from the body and fire in the direction of birds. Screamers travel more than 60 metres; bangers travel more than 25 metres. 2, record 1, English, - screamer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Armes légères
- Aérodromes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détonateur
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tonateur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Désigne un des appareils utilisés dans les aérodromes pour effaroucher les oiseaux. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tonateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- line drive
1, record 2, English, line%20drive
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- clothesline 2, record 2, English, clothesline
correct, see observation
- liner 3, record 2, English, liner
correct, see observation, noun
- frozen rope 3, record 2, English, frozen%20rope
correct, see observation
- blue dart 2, record 2, English, blue%20dart
correct, see observation
- screamer 2, record 2, English, screamer
correct, see observation
- rope 2, record 2, English, rope
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hard-hit ball that travels a straight, relatively low course and carries as far as the infielders or farther before bouncing or being caught. 2, record 2, English, - line%20drive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
clotheline: A low and very straight "line drive". 4, record 2, English, - line%20drive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the sources consulted gives a definition of "line drive" and then defines "clothesline", "liner" and "frozen rope" as a line drive in baseball. 4, record 2, English, - line%20drive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A player who hits a line drive is said to have hung out the clothes. 2, record 2, English, - line%20drive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Familiar baseball terms: frozen rope, blue dart, screamer, rope and clothesline. 4, record 2, English, - line%20drive
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coup frappé en flèche
1, record 2, French, coup%20frapp%C3%A9%20en%20fl%C3%A8che
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coup en flèche 2, record 2, French, coup%20en%20fl%C3%A8che
correct, masculine noun
- flèche 1, record 2, French, fl%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
- balle en flèche 3, record 2, French, balle%20en%20fl%C3%A8che
see observation, feminine noun, Europe
- coup en long 4, record 2, French, coup%20en%20long
see observation, masculine noun, rare
- line drive 3, record 2, French, line%20drive
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balle frappée solidement et dont la trajectoire adopte une ligne droite, basse, parallèle au sol et hors d'atteinte des joueurs d'avant-champ. 3, record 2, French, - coup%20frapp%C3%A9%20en%20fl%C3%A8che
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coup en long : D'emploi rare par rapport à l'utilisation de «coup (frappé) en flèche». Renseignement obtenu du Service des sports de Radio-Canada. 4, record 2, French, - coup%20frapp%C3%A9%20en%20fl%C3%A8che
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À «balle en flèche», il manque le sens d'être une balle frappée et non une balle lancée. 3, record 2, French, - coup%20frapp%C3%A9%20en%20fl%C3%A8che
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sitter
1, record 3, English, sitter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- screamer 2, record 3, English, screamer
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any ball that hangs so invitingly in the air (ball returned so softly and close to the net and well within reach) that there is no problem for an aggressive-minded player to make an easy point by "putting it away". 3, record 3, English, - sitter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For inspiration, just keep in mind a picture of Monica putting away those mid-court screamers. 2, record 3, English, - sitter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the result will be a weak pop-up that either carries long or gives your opponent an easy sitter for a passing shot. 4, record 3, English, - sitter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Screamer": slang. "Sitter" is not to be confused with "floater". 3, record 3, English, - sitter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To miss a sitter. 3, record 3, English, - sitter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
To take one's eyes off an easy sitter. 3, record 3, English, - sitter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coup facile
1, record 3, French, coup%20facile
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Rater un coup facile. 1, record 3, French, - coup%20facile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-01-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- screamer 1, record 4, English, screamer
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- titre sensationnel 1, record 4, French, titre%20sensationnel
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Américanisme); (dans un journal); compose en gros caractères (voir flag; film policier ou grand-guignolesque) 1, record 4, French, - titre%20sensationnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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