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WHIP [18 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 1, English, whip
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
whip: an item in the "Regulative and Protective Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - whip
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fouet
1, record 1, French, fouet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fouet : objet de la classe «Dispositifs de protection» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - fouet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Household Articles - Various
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- whisk
1, record 2, English, whisk
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- whip 2, record 2, English, whip
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small kitchen tool made of wire loops designed to "whisk" or whip cream, eggs, liquids and light doughs. 1, record 2, English, - whisk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Articles ménagers divers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fouet
1, record 2, French, fouet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument qui sert à fouetter les crèmes, les œufs à la neige, etc.; il est ordinairement en fer étamé. 1, record 2, French, - fouet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artículos domésticos varios
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- batidor
1, record 2, Spanish, batidor
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Recipes
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 3, English, whip
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To beat (as eggs) usually with a whisk, fork, or other instrument to increase volume by incorporation of air into the material. 2, record 3, English, - whip
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Recettes de cuisine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fouetter
1, record 3, French, fouetter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Battre vivement au fouet un aliment (blanc d'œuf) ou une préparation (sauce, crème) pour en augmenter le volume en y incorporant des bulles d'air, ou pour obtenir un mélange lisse et homogène. 2, record 3, French, - fouetter
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Recetas de cocina
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- montar
1, record 3, Spanish, montar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Pulleys and Belts
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 4, English, whip
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- gantline 2, record 4, English, gantline
correct
- girtline 3, record 4, English, girtline
correct
- runner whip 4, record 4, English, runner%20whip
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] single rope rove through a single block and used for hoisting articles. 5, record 4, English, - whip
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Poulies et courroies
- Parties des bateaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cartahu
1, record 4, French, cartahu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordage volant sans usage fixe, utilisé souvent pour hisser, et passant par une poulie. 2, record 4, French, - cartahu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
- Poleas y correas
- Partes de los barcos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tecle
1, record 4, Spanish, tecle
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- andarivel 1, record 4, Spanish, andarivel
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- crop
1, record 5, English, crop
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- whip 2, record 5, English, whip
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long leather-covered stick of wood ... used for signalling and disciplining the horse. 3, record 5, English, - crop
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Riding crop. 4, record 5, English, - crop
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Riding whip; cutting whip. 5, record 5, English, - crop
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cravache
1, record 5, French, cravache
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Badine flexible généralement terminée par une mèche, et dont se servent les cavaliers. 2, record 5, French, - cravache
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cravache est une aide. Au début elle apprend au jeune cheval à mieux répondre aux actions des jambes. 3, record 5, French, - cravache
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
de cuir ou de bois tressé. 3, record 5, French, - cravache
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cravache : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 5, French, - cravache
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Ceremonial y tradiciones (Militar)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fusta
1, record 5, Spanish, fusta
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- fuete 2, record 5, Spanish, fuete
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Fusta de montar. 2, record 5, Spanish, - fusta
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-02-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 6, English, whip
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Horse racing term. 2, record 6, English, - whip
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fouet
1, record 6, French, fouet
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de courses de chevaux. 2, record 6, French, - fouet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-09-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 7, English, whip
verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fouetter 1, record 7, French, fouetter
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 8, English, whip
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A Member charged with keeping other Members of the same party informed concerning House business and ensuring their attendance in the House, especially when a vote is anticipated. 2, record 8, English, - whip
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whips keep their senators informed of Senate business and schedules, and ensure there is quorum, both in the Senate and in the committees. Most importantly, they are responsible for attendance when a vote is called. 3, record 8, English, - whip
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each party normally has a chief whip and one or more deputy whips. 2, record 8, English, - whip
Record 8, Key term(s)
- whipper-in
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- whip
1, record 8, French, whip
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Député chargé de tenir les membres de son parti au courant des travaux de la Chambre et de veiller à leur présence, particulièrement lorsqu'une mise aux voix est prévue. 2, record 8, French, - whip
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les whips tiennent les sénateurs de leur camp au courant des travaux et du calendrier du Sénat et s'assurent qu'il y a quorum, tant aux séances du Sénat que des comités. Un rôle des plus importants est d'assurer la présence de leurs sénateurs lors des votes. 3, record 8, French, - whip
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalement, chaque parti a un whip en chef et plusieurs whips adjoints. 2, record 8, French, - whip
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- whip
1, record 8, Spanish, whip
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- responsable de la disciplina de grupo 2, record 8, Spanish, responsable%20de%20la%20disciplina%20de%20grupo
masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diputado encargado de mantener a los miembros de su partido al corriente de los trabajos de la Cámara o de las comisiones, y de asegurar su presencia, especialmente cuando se prevé una votación. 3, record 8, Spanish, - whip
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
whip: término inglés que se utiliza en español junto con una traducción descriptiva, "responsable de la disciplina de grupo", que evita la confusión con el "presidente" o "líder" y con el "coordinador" de la formación parlamentaria. 2, record 8, Spanish, - whip
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Normalmente, cada partido tiene un whip en jefe y varios whips adjuntos. 3, record 8, Spanish, - whip
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-12-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 9, English, whip
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whip harvesting consists of the cutting and bundling operations and the collection and transport of the bundles of whips to the nursery storage for further processing into cuttings. 1, record 9, English, - whip
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- plançon
1, record 9, French, plan%C3%A7on
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces peupliers sont vendus à l'état de plançons c'est-à-dire composés d'une branche coupée sur un arbre et donc pourvue d'un bourgeon apical et de bourgeons axillaires. 1, record 9, French, - plan%C3%A7on
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-01-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Silviculture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 10, English, whip
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- whip tree 2, record 10, English, whip%20tree
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any slender tree that the wind causes to lacerate the crowns of its neighbours ... Most commonly refers to hardwood species among conifers. 3, record 10, English, - whip
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A whip is unlikely to become a desirable crop tree. 3, record 10, English, - whip
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Sylviculture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fouet
1, record 10, French, fouet
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arbre à tige flexible qui, agité par le vent, touche les cimes de ses voisins. 2, record 10, French, - fouet
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Silvicultura
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- látigo
1, record 10, Spanish, l%C3%A1tigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Árbol alto y delgado que forma parte de la cubierta superior; puede no llegar a ser un buen árbol maderable, y azota y daña a las copas de los inmediatos. 1, record 10, Spanish, - l%C3%A1tigo
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-01-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- peg
1, record 11, English, peg
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- whip 2, record 11, English, whip
correct, noun
- chuck 3, record 11, English, chuck
correct, noun
- fire 2, record 11, English, fire
correct, noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A throw made by a fielder or the catcher to a base to which a runner is advancing or trying to steal. The term is especially appropriate if the throw is accurate. 4, record 11, English, - peg
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- boulet
1, record 11, French, boulet
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balle lancée avec grande force. 2, record 11, French, - boulet
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme imagé valant tant pour le lancer du lanceur que celui du voltigeur qui propulse la balle en vue d'effectuer un retrait à un but ou au marbre. Il porte toute sa signification si le jeu est réussi. 3, record 11, French, - boulet
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-09-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Ropemaking
- Deck Department (Naval Forces)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 12, English, whip
correct, verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To bind all loose ends of cordage with twine. 2, record 12, English, - whip
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Corderie
- Service du pont (Forces navales)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- surlier
1, record 12, French, surlier
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entourer l'extrémité d'un câble avec du fil ou avec un petit cordage, pour l'empêcher de se décommettre. 2, record 12, French, - surlier
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Entourer l'extrémité d'un cordage avec du fil pour empêcher les trous de se décommettre. [Définition uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie]. 3, record 12, French, - surlier
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque toron occupant le fond de la spire qui lui revient dans le commettage, on le tranche et le surlie un peu plus loin que le point où il doit sembler se terminer [...] 4, record 12, French, - surlier
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surlier : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 5, record 12, French, - surlier
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-09-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Combined-Events Contests
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 13, English, whip
noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cravache
1, record 13, French, cravache
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1996-09-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 14, English, whip
verb
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cravacher 1, record 14, French, cravacher
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1994-07-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Rubber)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deflection as the result of unbalance at speed. 1, record 15, English, - whip
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Caoutchouc)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- fléchissement
1, record 15, French, fl%C3%A9chissement
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déviation résultant du déséquilibre à la vitesse normale. 1, record 15, French, - fl%C3%A9chissement
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1989-05-29
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- whip
1, record 16, English, whip
correct, verb
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- border
1, record 16, French, border
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1983-02-10
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
- Proverbs and Maxims
Record 17, Main entry term, English
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Proverbes et dictons
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- badine 1, record 17, French, badine
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- houssine 1, record 17, French, houssine
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Baguette flexible dont la touche ne fait que rappeler à l'ordre. 2, record 17, French, - badine
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- whipkick 1, record 18, English, whipkick
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- whip kick 1, record 18, English, whip%20kick
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The width of the whipkick is smaller at the knees, but at the feet is not much narrower than the wedge kick. 1, record 18, English, - whipkick
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 18, Main entry term, French
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- coup de fouet 2, record 18, French, coup%20de%20fouet
masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les genoux sont tenus plus près l'une de l'autre que dans le mouvement de jambes classique. 1, record 18, French, - whip
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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