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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- kickback
1, record 1, English, kickback
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On some large displacement twins or singles, "kickback" can occur if the fuel ignites before the piston reaches top dead center. This causes the crank to spin backwards and can be painful for the rider as the lever kicks back on their foot. 2, record 1, English, - kickback
Record 1, Key term(s)
- kick-back
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- retour de kick
1, record 1, French, retour%20de%20kick
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En dehors d'un aspect peu pratique, le kick a aussi le défaut, lorsque la compression ne passe pas ou que le moteur cale immédiatement après avoir démarré, d'exposer [le motocycliste] au «retour de kick», où le kick risque de heurter violemment [son] mollet, à la suite d'une rotation inverse du moteur [...] 1, record 1, French, - retour%20de%20kick
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bowling, Billiards and Other Ball Games
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- foot spot
1, record 2, English, foot%20spot
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pyramid spot 2, record 2, English, pyramid%20spot
correct, see observation, Great Britain
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
foot spot : A spot midway between the center spot and the middle of the foot cushion on a carom or pocket billiards table. 3, record 2, English, - foot%20spot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
pyramid spot: A spot on an English billiards or snooker table midway between the center spot and the middle of the top cushion. 3, record 2, English, - foot%20spot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In American pocket billiards and snooker, the racked balls are placed on the "foot" side of the table while in English billiards or snookers, the red ball or the triangle is placed on the "top" side of the table. 4, record 2, English, - foot%20spot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The pyramid spot is the British equivalent to the foot spot on an American carom or pocket billiards table. 3, record 2, English, - foot%20spot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first ball of the racked balls is placed on the foot spot at the beginning of (an American pocket billiards game; any balls illegally pocketed are returned to the foot spot. 3, record 2, English, - foot%20spot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The first of the racked balls is located on the pyramid spot at the beginning of a game of snooker in American play. In British snooker, the pink ball is placed on the pyramid spot. 3, record 2, English, - foot%20spot
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Quilles, billards et autres jeux de boules
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mouche principale
1, record 2, French, mouche%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mouche du bas 1, record 2, French, mouche%20du%20bas
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mouches : petites rondelles ou petits points noirs fixés en divers endroits sur la table et servant de guides au placement des billes. 1, record 2, French, - mouche%20principale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les jeux de billard à blouses ont en commun certaines règles générales. (...) Au début de la partie, les billes sont placées en forme de pyramide à l'aide du triangle, sur la mouche du bas (mouche principale). 1, record 2, French, - mouche%20principale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au snooker ou au billard anglais, le côté sur lequel est placé le triangle retenant les billes dans un cas, et la bille rouge, dans l'autre, est considéré comme le haut de la table tandis qu'au snooker ou au billard à blouses américain, ce côté est considéré comme le bas de la table; on parle donc de la "mouche principale" sur une table anglaise et de la "mouche du bas" ou "mouche principale" sur une table américaine. Autre particularité : au snooker anglais, la bille rose est placée sur la mouche principale et les 15 billes rouges dans le triangle, rangées au-dessous (par rapport au centre de la table); au snooker américain, c'est la bille au sommet du triangle qui est placée sur la mouche principale ou mouche du bas et la bille rose se retrouve au-dessus de la mouche (par rapport au centre de la table). Au billard sans blouse, on place la bille rouge sur la "mouche principale" (pyramid spot) dans le haut d'une table anglaise ou sur la "mouche principale" ou "mouche du bas" (foot spot) dans le bas d'une table américaine. 2, record 2, French, - mouche%20principale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- balance pose
1, record 3, English, balance%20pose
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- balancing pose 2, record 3, English, balancing%20pose
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Basic balance poses series. Balancing poses require tremendous concentration and focus. These qualities are further developed and refined through a regular yoga practice where we bring our attention to our center and hold ourselves up against the pull of gravity. Whether balancing on one foot, both hands, one hand or even on our head in headstand, we must find our centered midline of stillness. This asana practice is a meditation, as themind is focused on the body part(s) bearing our whole body weight; and therefore the mind cannot waver or wander, but must remain one-pointed and still to maintain balance. 2, record 3, English, - balance%20pose
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- posture d'équilibre
1, record 3, French, posture%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les postures d’équilibre debout développent la conscience du transfert de poids sur une jambe ou sur l’autre. Tandis que les postures d’équilibre sur les mains ou les bras renforcent la musculature des bras, des épaules, du torse et des hanches. Une fois maîtrisées, ces postures donnent un sens d’accomplissement, de plaisir – elles développent également la confiance en soi. 2, record 3, French, - posture%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- driving phase
1, record 4, English, driving%20phase
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The driving phase begins when the lead foot lands on the outside of the forefoot just in front of the athlete's center of gravity(i. e., the athlete's hips). The foot is driven to the ground by the hip extensor muscles. It is important for the quadriceps to fire as the foot makes contact with the ground to keep the knee from flexing excessively, which would dissipate elastic energy. The ankle should be dorsiflexed, with the foot's big toe pulled up, the combination of which will allow for the storage of elastic energy to be maximized to help with propulsion later... 1, record 4, English, - driving%20phase
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- phase d'impulsion
1, record 4, French, phase%20d%27impulsion
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les haies] La phase d'impulsion d'une grande tonicité sur laquelle le grand axe du corps s'érige avant de basculer. La jambe dite d'attaque est lancée au dessus de l'obstacle, après que son genou ait été porté fléchi à la hauteur de la latte. Dans cette phase, l'oscillation du bras opposé à cette jambe est plus longue vers le haut et l'avant. 2, record 4, French, - phase%20d%27impulsion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le raisonnement utilisé pour certaines actions se produisant avant, pendant, et juste après la phase d'impulsion en saut à la perche sont examinés théoriquement et empiriquement. 3, record 4, French, - phase%20d%27impulsion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wigwam fire
1, record 5, English, wigwam%20fire
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- cone fire 2, record 5, English, cone%20fire
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An arrangement of wood that is standing end on and is built like a pyramid or cone. The centre is fired, and as the core burns away the outside logs fall inwards, constantly feeding the heart of the fire. This type of fire gives good radiation and even with wet wood burns well. 3, record 5, English, - wigwam%20fire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every novice knows the wigwam fire--indeed if a child who has never made a fire were told to build one, he would surely turn up with a wigwam, for it is the natural arrangement. But nevertheless, it is not without importance in the craft, for it is the core of every fire lay no matter how elaborate. Viewed in its own right and aside from its contribution as the starting torch of other lays, it has few qualifications as a cooking fire if one intends to do more than stew a pot of tea, because its heat is all thrown to the center of the pyramid and offers no spread for the utensils, and its coals all drop to one small spot in the center. It is good for light, however, and is prized in the evening. First the coil of birch-bark, or the chip of fat pine, or the handful of tiny twigs broken into a pyramid, or the fuzz-stick; then a few softwood sticks from the size of a pencil up to that of your little finger, stacked around it in wigwam fashion, and lastly the hardwood sticks of finger and thumb size. Remember to keep it tall and slender. And keep it small--a foot high and a foot wide at the base. 4, record 5, English, - wigwam%20fire
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- feu en cône
1, record 5, French, feu%20en%20c%C3%B4ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- feu conique 2, record 5, French, feu%20conique
correct, masculine noun
- feu en wigwam 3, record 5, French, feu%20en%20wigwam
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Feu en cône. Cette méthode est excellente pour obtenir rapidement des braises ou pour faire un petit feu de camp. Un feu en cône a l'inconvénient de faire les étincelles. Il demande donc de l'attention dans sa conduite et une surveillance constante. Pour le construire, il suffit de disposer en cône serré, autour d'un petit cône initial de brindilles et d'allume feu, des rondins de diamètre et de longueur progressivement croissants. Ménagez du côté au vent un petit couloir pour pouvoir introduire l'amadou enflammé. 1, record 5, French, - feu%20en%20c%C3%B4ne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Feu en wigmam : C'est la structure classique des feux de camp. On place d'abord le matériau inflammable en maintenant un certain espace entre les brindilles, les aiguilles ou quel que soit le matériau de base. On place ensuite des bâtons légèrement plus gros autour du centre, sans les attacher, en réservant un espace du côté du vent pour permettre à l'air--le vent ou votre souffle--d'entrer. [...] Quant il a brûlé, le "wigwam" de base laisse un bon lit de braises pour le bois restant, qui peut être mis à plat. 3, record 5, French, - feu%20en%20c%C3%B4ne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tourist Activities
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- low-impact hiking
1, record 6, English, low%2Dimpact%20hiking
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- minimal impact hiking 2, record 6, English, minimal%20impact%20hiking
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Low-impact hiking : Visit the backcountry in small groups and try to avoid popular areas during peak-use periods; stay on designated trails and walk in single file in the center of the path to avoid trampling trailside plants; many grasses and sub-alpine plants are extremely sensitive to foot traffic. If you must venture beyond the trail, choose the most durable surfaces to walk on(rock, gravel or snow.) 1, record 6, English, - low%2Dimpact%20hiking
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Low environmental impact. 3, record 6, English, - low%2Dimpact%20hiking
Record 6, Key term(s)
- low impact hiking
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Activités touristiques
- Mesures antipollution
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- randonnée pédestre écologique
1, record 6, French, randonn%C3%A9e%20p%C3%A9destre%20%C3%A9cologique
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- randonnée pédestre douce 2, record 6, French, randonn%C3%A9e%20p%C3%A9destre%20douce
see observation, feminine noun
- randonnée pédestre à faible impact sur l'environnement 3, record 6, French, randonn%C3%A9e%20p%C3%A9destre%20%C3%A0%20faible%20impact%20sur%20l%27environnement
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- randonnée pédestre à effets minimums sur l'environnement 4, record 6, French, randonn%C3%A9e%20p%C3%A9destre%20%C3%A0%20effets%20minimums%20sur%20l%27environnement
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Randonnée pédestre pratiquée dans le respect de l'environnement. 1, record 6, French, - randonn%C3%A9e%20p%C3%A9destre%20%C3%A9cologique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La plupart des gens viennent à Quttinirpaaq pour faire de la randonnée écologique dans un milieu véritablement sauvage. 5, record 6, French, - randonn%C3%A9e%20p%C3%A9destre%20%C3%A9cologique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La Fédération européenne de la randonnée pédestre, (FERP) fondée en Allemagne en 1969, a pour objectif de regrouper les associations de randonneurs de l'Europe pour leur permettre de mieux se faire entendre et de développer entre leurs membres un esprit de camaraderie qui est un des fondements de leur activité. Ses objectifs sont : Le développement de la randonnée dans le respect de l'environnement. 6, record 6, French, - randonn%C3%A9e%20p%C3%A9destre%20%C3%A9cologique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Il n'existe pas d'équivalent français figé qui puisse rendre parfaitement et succinctement l'expression elliptique anglaise «low-impact hiking». Le terme «randonnée pédestre douce» peut porter à confusion puisque «doux» se dit de ce qui agit sans brutalité non seulement sur l'environnement, mais aussi sur l'organisme; il possède alors le sens de randonnée peu exigeante sur le plan physique, en terrains très peu accidentés par exemple. Il faut avoir recours à des périphrases, du type «randonnée qui ne porte pas atteinte à l'environnement», «randonnée pratiquée de manière à limiter les effets néfastes sur l'environnement», ou «de manière à préserver le milieu naturel», etc. La locution «à effets limités» est attestée, notamment dans l'expression «accident catastrophique à effets limités», mais cette dernière expression est figée; «randonnée à effets limités» (de même que toutes les autres formées de la même manière, avec la préposition «à») nous paraît une expression boîteuse, qui donne l'impression d'une expression figée, comme s'il s'agissait d'un type de randonnée alors qu'il ne s'agit que de conditions dans lesquelles on l'effectue. Il est à noter qu'un «impact» ou un «effet» (qui correspondent à l'anglais «impact») peuvent être bons ou mauvais, et qu'il est donc préférable d'y adjoindre un adjectif comme «néfaste» pour bien rendre la notion. 1, record 6, French, - randonn%C3%A9e%20p%C3%A9destre%20%C3%A9cologique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 5 OBS
doux : Qui agit sans brutalité, sans effets secondaires néfastes sur le milieu considéré (environnement; organisme) et selon les voies tenues pour les plus naturelles. [P. ex. :] Technologies douces, qui ne portent pas atteinte à l'environnement, au milieu. Les énergies douces : les sources d'énergie non polluantes (vent, marées, etc.), opposées aux sources d'énergie telles que le pétrole, la fission nucléaire, etc. Médecines douces (phytothérapie, acupuncture, homéopathie, etc.). 7, record 6, French, - randonn%C3%A9e%20p%C3%A9destre%20%C3%A9cologique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Actividades turísticas
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- excursionismo de mínimo impacto
1, record 6, Spanish, excursionismo%20de%20m%C3%ADnimo%20impacto
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-12-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Space Centres
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Space Station processing facility
1, record 7, English, Space%20Station%20processing%20facility
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SSPF 2, record 7, English, SSPF
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Space Station Processing Facility(SSPF). The SSPF is located in the KSC [Kennedy Space Center] and was built for the processing of the International Space Station flight hardware. The three-story... 457, 000 square foot building, includes two processing bays, an airlock, operational control rooms, laboratories, logistics areas... 2, record 7, English, - Space%20Station%20processing%20facility
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Centres spatiaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- installation de traitement de la Station spatiale
1, record 7, French, installation%20de%20traitement%20de%20la%20Station%20spatiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La base mobile de construction canadienne devrait rejoindre le quart de million de livres d'éléments de la station se trouvant actuellement à l'installation de traitement de la station spatiale du KSC [Kennedy Space Center] pour y subir les essais préalables au volet les préparatifs au lancement. 2, record 7, French, - installation%20de%20traitement%20de%20la%20Station%20spatiale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-09-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- heel loop
1, record 8, English, heel%20loop
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The heel loop is usually made of nylon and attaches to the back surface of the foot rest. It provides support to the heel and helps to keep the foot positioned on the center of the foot rest. 1, record 8, English, - heel%20loop
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- talonnière
1, record 8, French, talonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- courroie de talon 1, record 8, French, courroie%20de%20talon
correct, feminine noun
- sangle talonnière 2, record 8, French, sangle%20talonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Petite courroie qui] empêche les pieds de glisser hors des appui-pieds. 1, record 8, French, - talonni%C3%A8re
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-11-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
- Cranes (Construction Sites)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- boom length 1, record 9, English, boom%20length
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Straight line distance from centre of boomfoot pin to center of head shaft. 2, record 9, English, - boom%20length
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The distance measured from the boom foot pins or hinge pins to the center of the sheave on the boom nose or tip. 3, record 9, English, - boom%20length
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
- Grues (Chantiers)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- longueur de la flèche
1, record 9, French, longueur%20de%20la%20fl%C3%A8che
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- longueur de flèche 2, record 9, French, longueur%20de%20fl%C3%A8che
feminine noun
- longueur de bras 3, record 9, French, longueur%20de%20bras
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance mesurée en ligne droite de l'axe de la cheville du pied de la flèche à l'axe de la tête de flèche. 1, record 9, French, - longueur%20de%20la%20fl%C3%A8che
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-09-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Coromant cut
1, record 10, English, Coromant%20cut
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- coromant cut 2, record 10, English, coromant%20cut
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, 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 10, English, - Coromant%20cut
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bouchon coromant
1, record 10, French, bouchon%20coromant
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, 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 10, French, - bouchon%20coromant
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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