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Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-10-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
- Basketball
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fast break
1, record 1, English, fast%20break
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fastbreak 2, record 1, English, fastbreak
correct
- breakaway 3, record 1, English, breakaway
correct
- free-lance 4, record 1, English, free%2Dlance
- running game 5, record 1, English, running%20game
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... [A play in which] the offensive team moves the ball quickly from its backcourt to the forecourt before the defensive team has a chance to set up its defensive patterns. 2, record 1, English, - fast%20break
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The fast break, or free-lance, style is a helter-skelter type of offense. The ball is grabbed by the center as it rebounds off the backboard, and he passes it to one of his guards or forwards as quickly as possible. The idea is to give the opposition little or no time to regroup and set its defense. As a result, the fast-breaking team may have as many as three or four players going against two defenders. And a team that plays this style may get as many as 20 shots more than its opponents during a game. 6, record 1, English, - fast%20break
Record 1, Key term(s)
- break-away
- break away
- fast-break
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Basket-ball
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contre-attaque
1, record 1, French, contre%2Dattaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'acte d'une équipe en position offensive de déplacer rapidement le ballon à partir de l'arrière-court avant que l'équipe défensive ait l'occasion de monter une défense. 2, record 1, French, - contre%2Dattaque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aux combinaisons classiques s'ajoutent la contre-attaque, qui interrompt l'équipe adverse : il s'agit de devancer le repli défensif par les passes, le dribble au centre, les courses croisées qui amènent les attaquants en surnombre sous le panier (deux contre un, trois contre deux). 3, record 1, French, - contre%2Dattaque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de equipo (Generalidades)
- Básquetbol
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contraataque
1, record 1, Spanish, contraataque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-11-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- superzapping
1, record 2, English, superzapping
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Use of utility or special programs to alter data files. 2, record 2, English, - superzapping
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In computing, the process of modifying a program by making a direct change to the object or machine code. 3, record 2, English, - superzapping
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Superzapping derives its name from Superzap, a macro utility program used in most IBM computer centers as a system tool. Any computer center that has a secure computer operating mode needs a "break glass in case of emergency" computer program that will bypass all controls to modify or disclose any of the contents of the computer. Computers sometimes stop, malfunction... or perform unexpectedly and need attention that normal access methods do not allow. In such cases, a universal access program is needed. This is similar in one way to a master key to be used if all other keys are lost.... Utility programs such as Superzap are powerful and dangerous tools in the wrong hands. 4, record 2, English, - superzapping
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modification à la volée
1, record 2, French, modification%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- superzapping 2, record 2, French, superzapping
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation de programmes utilitaires ou spéciaux pour modifier des fichiers. 3, record 2, French, - modification%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Technique utilisée par un utilitaire fréquemment employé par les grand centres informatiques. Cet utilitaire «saute» par-dessus [toutes] les sécurités et tous les contrôles pour permettre aux informaticiens d'effectuer des corrections au système d'exploitation (patch), d'effectuer des vidages-mémoire ou de rechercher des causes de malfonction. On peut comparer le superzapping au «passe» utilisé dans les grands hôtels pour accéder n'importe où. On a évidemment intérêt à conserver cet utilitaire le plus confidentiel possible. 4, record 2, French, - modification%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1988-09-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Coromant cut
1, record 3, English, Coromant%20cut
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- coromant cut 2, record 3, English, coromant%20cut
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A new drill hole pattern in which two overlapping holes of about 2 1/4 inches in diameter are drilled in the tunnel center and left uncharged. These holes form a slot roughly 4 by 2 inches to which the easers can break. All the holes in the round are parallel and in-line with the tunnel. Short-delay detonators are used for the easer holes and 1/2-second delays for the rest of the round. A pull of 10 feet per round has been obtained in strong rock with 10-foot 6-inch holes. Explosive consumption for the easer holes is about 0. 2 pounds per foot of hole. 3, record 3, English, - Coromant%20cut
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bouchon coromant
1, record 3, French, bouchon%20coromant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le bouchon coromant (...) comporte deux "gros" trous sécants vides et des trous chargés parallèles, mais la disposition des trous chargés et la faible section du double gros trou (équivalent à un seul trou d'environ 100 mm de diamètre) en font un bouchon de type canadien qui travaille surtout par arrachement perpendiculaire au front. La nécessité d'un gabarit spécial pour la foration et les progrès dans la foration de trous de gros diamètre même en roche dure font abandonner ce schéma pour le véritable bouchon cylindrique. 2, record 3, French, - bouchon%20coromant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-12-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Oral Mucosa, Salivary Glands and Tonsils
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gingival recession
1, record 4, English, gingival%20recession
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- gum recession 2, record 4, English, gum%20recession
correct
- gingival atrophy 1, record 4, English, gingival%20atrophy
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The drawing back of the gingival from the necks of the teeth with subsequent exposure of the root surfaces, beginning as a thin break in the free gingiva adjacent to the center of the tooth. 1, record 4, English, - gingival%20recession
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Muqueuse buccale, glandes salivaires et amygdales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- récession gingivale
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9cession%20gingivale
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Variations de position : Elles se produisent dans le sens apico-coronaire en cas d'hyperplasie gingivale, ou au contraire dénudent les racines. Les récessions, terme au demeurant impropre, s'installent consécutivement à la destruction des fibres collagènes et à la migration apicale de l'épithélium de jonction. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9cession%20gingivale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1977-09-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Sagittarius arm
1, record 5, English, Sagittarius%20arm
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "Sagittarius arm" is rearer the center than the sun's distance.(...). Hydrogen emission is very strong from Sagittarius through Scorpius and into Norma. From there to the Southern Cross it is weak, suggesting a break in the spiral structure. The arm goes on with some interruptions through Carina and Canis Major to Monoceros. 1, record 5, English, - Sagittarius%20arm
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bras de Sagittaire 1, record 5, French, bras%20de%20Sagittaire
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la partie de la Galaxie où se trouve le Soleil, il y a plusieurs bras spiraux le long desquels se situent les amas de jeunes étoiles et les nuages de gaz et de poussière interstellaire (...) Les étoiles chaudes de l'Orion forment ce qu'on appelle le bras d'Orion, avec à son bord le Soleil. On a découvert deux autres bras, ceux de Persée, plus éloigné du centre galactique, et de Sagittaire qui se trouve plus près du centre. 1, record 5, French, - bras%20de%20Sagittaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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