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CROTCH [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Men's Clothing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rise
1, record 1, English, rise
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lower trunk length 2, record 1, English, lower%20trunk%20length
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distance from the crotch to the waistline on pants. 1, record 1, English, - rise
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour hommes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- longueur d'enfourchure
1, record 1, French, longueur%20d%27enfourchure
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance, mesurée au ruban, entre la ligne de taille devant et la ligne de taille dos, le ruban passant par l'entrejambe (point périnéal). 1, record 1, French, - longueur%20d%27enfourchure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
longueur d'enfourchure. terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 1, French, - longueur%20d%27enfourchure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plywood
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crotch veneer
1, record 2, English, crotch%20veneer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wood veneer with unusual and decorative grain patterns cut from the crotch of a tree. 2, record 2, English, - crotch%20veneer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crotch : The point where a tree branch joins the trunk. 2, record 2, English, - crotch%20veneer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contreplaqués
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- placage de fourche
1, record 2, French, placage%20de%20fourche
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- placage ronceux 1, record 2, French, placage%20ronceux
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Placage décoratif à l'aspect ronceux obtenu du tranchage du bois provenant de la fourche d'un arbre. 2, record 2, French, - placage%20de%20fourche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- harness
1, record 3, English, harness
correct, see observation, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- climbing harness 2, record 3, English, climbing%20harness
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An arrangement of ropes or webbing that is worn over the shoulder and around the chest and sometimes also around the waist and crotch instead of a waistband so that the shock of an accidental fall will be distributed over a larger area of the body. 3, record 3, English, - harness
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A harness features a waist strap and leg loops that are sewn into one unit. 4, record 3, English, - harness
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- baudrier
1, record 3, French, baudrier
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- baudrier-cuissard 2, record 3, French, baudrier%2Dcuissard
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de sangle qui entoure le bassin et parfois la poitrine du grimpeur et sert à amortir les effets d'une chute. 3, record 3, French, - baudrier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le baudrier se compose d'une ceinture, de bretelles, de sangles cuissardes; il permet, en cas de chute, de répartir le choc sur plusieurs parties du corps. 4, record 3, French, - baudrier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le baudrier-cuissard, relié à la corde, soutient les grimpeurs par les cuisses et le bassin. 5, record 3, French, - baudrier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les ouvrages sur l'alpinisme et les dictionnaires généraux, la définition de «baudrier» correspond à celle de «baudrier-cuissard»; les deux termes sont synonymes et équivalents du terme anglais «harness» qu'on définit des mêmes éléments que les termes français. Il y a donc équivalence et non lien de générique à spécifique entre les désignations anglaises et françaises. L'usage actuel privilégie «baudrier-cuissard», une désignation plus précise. 6, record 3, French, - baudrier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de montaña
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- arnés
1, record 3, Spanish, arn%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cinto formado por tirantes que se sujetan al cuerpo de una persona para repartir el efecto del tirón en caso de caída. 2, record 3, Spanish, - arn%C3%A9s
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- half seat
1, record 4, English, half%20seat
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- half-seat 2, record 4, English, half%2Dseat
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... at rising trot you’ll spend half of your time in a full seat-balanced over your feet, with your legs AND your crotch and seatbones in contact with the horse. You’ll spend the other half of your time in a half-seat, with your crotch and seatbones OUT of the saddle. Rising to the trot means alternating rhythmically between full seat and half-seat(three-point and two-point).... Your half-seat will be easy if your stirrups are the correct length, and impossible if they aren’t-so DO check this before you begin! When you ride in a half-seat, your legs should be relaxed, KNEES BENT, your heels low, your head up with eyes looking forward, and your hands forward holding the mane or a neckstrap(essential to helping you learn to keep your balance without hurting your horse's mouth). 3, record 4, English, - half%20seat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Western riding, this means rising up out of the saddle with the weight in the stirrups. In English riding, the term may mean lightening the seat by pushing more weight down into the heel and slightly inclining the body forward (but not so far that the rider is in a two-point, or jumping, position), or a position used for the hand-gallop, a speed faster than canter. 4, record 4, English, - half%20seat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- demi-assiette
1, record 4, French, demi%2Dassiette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-10-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- inside leg length
1, record 5, English, inside%20leg%20length
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distance between the crotch and the soles of the feet, measured in a straight vertical line with the subject erect, feet slightly apart, and the weight of the body equally distributed on both legs. 2, record 5, English, - inside%20leg%20length
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- longueur d'entrejambe
1, record 5, French, longueur%20d%27entrejambe
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance, mesurée en ligne droite entre le point périnéal et la plante des pieds, le sujet se tenant debout, les pieds légèrement écartés, le poids du corps reposant de façon égale sur les deux jambes. 1, record 5, French, - longueur%20d%27entrejambe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mensuration du corps humain pour habillement. 1, record 5, French, - longueur%20d%27entrejambe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
longueur d'entrejambe : terme et définition normalisés par AFNOR. 2, record 5, French, - longueur%20d%27entrejambe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-10-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Interiors (Motor Vehicles)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- crotch strap
1, record 6, English, crotch%20strap
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With the child in an upright position in the automobile, make final adjustments of the crotch strap. By means of excess, take up strap... and ensure that the crotch strap is snug by using the little finger method... 2, record 6, English, - crotch%20strap
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Select car seats with a space of 5-1/2 inches or less between the crotch strap and the seat back. This will prevent the infant from slumping forward. 3, record 6, English, - crotch%20strap
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vehicle restraint systems. 4, record 6, English, - crotch%20strap
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aménagements intérieurs (Véhicules automobiles)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sangle d'entrejambe
1, record 6, French, sangle%20d%27entrejambe
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- sangle d'entre-jambes 2, record 6, French, sangle%20d%27entre%2Djambes
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les renseignements provenant de la source NUT-3 (Véhicules automobiles, lexique anglais-français) sont reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations-Unies à Genève. 3, record 6, French, - sangle%20d%27entrejambe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Babies' Clothing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- creeper
1, record 7, English, creeper
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] one-piece garment for an infant, the lower portion resembling briefs and having snaps or buttons across the crotch for convenience in diapering. 1, record 7, English, - creeper
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour bébés
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- barboteuse
1, record 7, French, barboteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vêtement de bébé d'une seule pièce formant culotte et laissant les jambes nues. 1, record 7, French, - barboteuse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-09-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- inseam
1, record 8, English, inseam
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Making trousers: The seam on the inside of the leg. 2, record 8, English, - inseam
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The outseam is the measure of the waist to the bottom of your pants and the inseam is the measure of the crotch to the bottom. Inseam is the measurement used for length in... pants. 3, record 8, English, - inseam
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Inseam :crotch to hemline. 2, record 8, English, - inseam
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- couture d'entrejambes
1, record 8, French, couture%20d%27entrejambes
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Confection d'un pantalon : couture entre les jambes. 2, record 8, French, - couture%20d%27entrejambes
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Couture d'entrejambes : de la fourche à l'ourlet. 2, record 8, French, - couture%20d%27entrejambes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-09-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- outseam
1, record 9, English, outseam
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Making trousers: The seam that falls along the outside of the leg. 2, record 9, English, - outseam
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outseam: waist to hemline. 2, record 9, English, - outseam
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The outseam is the measure of the waist to the bottom of your pants and the inseam is the measure of the crotch to the bottom. Inseam is the measurement used for length in men's pants. 3, record 9, English, - outseam
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- couture extérieure
1, record 9, French, couture%20ext%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La couture qui court le long de l'extérieur de la jambe. 2, record 9, French, - couture%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Couture extérieure (taille à l'ourlet). 2, record 9, French, - couture%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-02-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
- Men's Clothing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- codpiece
1, record 10, English, codpiece
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- cod-piece 2, record 10, English, cod%2Dpiece
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pouch at the crotch of tight fitting pants worn by men in XV and XVI c. 2, record 10, English, - codpiece
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Vêtements pour hommes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- braguette
1, record 10, French, braguette
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de tissu triangulaire, s'attachant sur le devant du haut-de-chausses et recouvrant les parties sexuelles de l'homme. 2, record 10, French, - braguette
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «brayette», ceinture des braies. 3, record 10, French, - braguette
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-08-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- corner
1, record 11, English, corner
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seam allowances at corners and points... may be mitered in pattern making... the remaining allowances are the same at the neck/shoulder, shoulder/sleeve, and crotch/inseam intersections. Removal of corners can produce a desirable smoothness and flatness in the finished seams... 2, record 11, English, - corner
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Corners divide basically into two types: outward and inward ... 3, record 11, English, - corner
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coin
1, record 11, French, coin
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les coins se subdivisent en deux types : extérieurs et intérieurs; les techniques d'assemblage varient de l'un à l'autre. Lorsque la pièce en onglet (la bordure) fait le tour du coin, celui-ci est extérieur; lorsqu'elle demeure en deçà du coin, celui-ci est intérieur. 1, record 11, French, - coin
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-01-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- crotch seam
1, record 12, English, crotch%20seam
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adjusting the pants crotch seam... Use the crotch seam method of altering the crotch length if only stomach or derriere is a problem. This method adds or takes away fullness exactly where it is needed on the front or back. 1, record 12, English, - crotch%20seam
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- couture de fourche
1, record 12, French, couture%20de%20fourche
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ajustement de la couture de fourche (...) Ayez recours à cette méthode pour rectifier la couture de fourche, si l'abdomen ou le postérieur sont cause de problèmes : grâce à elle, vous ajoutez ou soustrayez une certaine ampleur, là où c'est nécessaire, à l'avant ou à l'arrière. 1, record 12, French, - couture%20de%20fourche
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-01-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Men's Clothing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- crotch depth
1, record 13, English, crotch%20depth
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The crotch depth is the measurement of the distance from your waist to the bottom of your hips, taken when you are sitting. This measurement indicates whether any adjustments are needed in the area between your waist and the top of your legs. Consequently, any alterations to the crotch depth will affect both crotch seam and side seam. 1, record 13, English, - crotch%20depth
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements pour hommes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- profondeur de la fourche
1, record 13, French, profondeur%20de%20la%20fourche
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce qu'on nomme profondeur, c'est la mesure entre la taille et le bas des hanches en position assise. Cette mesure vous indique s'il y a lieu de faire des rectifications. Celles qui seront faites à la profondeur de fourche changeront la couture de fourche et celle du côté. 1, record 13, French, - profondeur%20de%20la%20fourche
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-07-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- anvil blade
1, record 14, English, anvil%20blade
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- anvil 1, record 14, English, anvil
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The blade of the STR series of Shears is geometrically designed so that the cutting edge of the blade pulls the tree toward the crotch of the anvil(Fulghum Enterprises Inc., Fulghum Model STR-18 Shear "Baby Gator"). 1, record 14, English, - anvil%20blade
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- contre-outil
1, record 14, French, contre%2Doutil
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie fixe du sécateur ou de la guillotine vers laquelle se déplace la lame tranchante au moment de la coupe. 1, record 14, French, - contre%2Doutil
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un contre-outil placé dans le même plan et situé à l'opposé du couteau, équilibre la dissymétrie de l'effort (Le machinisme forestier en matière d'abattage, Première partie, dans : Courrier de l'exploitant et du scieur, no 5, 2e trimestre 1972, p. 1). 1, record 14, French, - contre%2Doutil
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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