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GOOD ROLL [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
- Applications of Automation
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- robot vacuum cleaner
1, record 1, English, robot%20vacuum%20cleaner
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- robot vacuum 1, record 1, English, robot%20vacuum
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Robot vacuums work best in smaller homes and normal-sized apartments... They handle hard floors and short carpets best, though they can get stuck now and then. Robot vacuums need a good motor for powerful suction, decent battery life, a brush roll, and enough smarts to be self-sufficient. 1, record 1, English, - robot%20vacuum%20cleaner
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
- Automatisation et applications
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aspirateur robot
1, record 1, French, aspirateur%20robot
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- robot aspirateur 2, record 1, French, robot%20aspirateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un aspirateur robot se compose de deux composants indispensables et complémentaires : l'aspirateur d'un côté, sa base de chargement de l'autre. 1, record 1, French, - aspirateur%20robot
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos domésticos de limpieza y mantenimiento
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- robot aspirador
1, record 1, Spanish, robot%20aspirador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- forward-swept wing aircraft
1, record 2, English, forward%2Dswept%20wing%20aircraft
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compared to the sweptback wing, the advantage of the forward-swept wing of the same area are as follows : higher lift gradient and ratio; higher lift-to-drag and excess capacity ratios in dogfighting; increase in lift-to-drag ratio and range at subsonic speed; stall resistance(i. e. good anti-spin characteristics) ;better stability at high alpha; lesser allowable flight speed as well as shorter takeoff run and landing roll. 2, record 2, English, - forward%2Dswept%20wing%20aircraft
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avion à l'aile à l'envers
1, record 2, French, avion%20%C3%A0%20l%27aile%20%C3%A0%20l%27envers
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prototype d'avion où l'aile est en flèche inverse, c'est-à-dire dirigée vers l'avant au lieu d'être rejetée vers l'arrière ce qui assure une manœuvrabilité accrue, la possibilité de voler à vitesse plus faible et une forte résistance à la mise en vrille. 1, record 2, French, - avion%20%C3%A0%20l%27aile%20%C3%A0%20l%27envers
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- low defense 1, record 3, English, low%20defense
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The men’s final was a solid defensive display, with good low defense being played by ... around strong blocking from ... 1, record 3, English, - low%20defense
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Obviously in volleyball there are some key areas to focus upon: cardio-vascular (stamina); thighs and hamstrings (for jumping and low defense)... 2, record 3, English, - low%20defense
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Good volleyball defense position involves the backcourt player being on the balls of the feet, in medium or low body position, with the body forward, and with the hips low. You should never touch the floor before your arms make contact with the ball. Lunge, sprawl, roll, or dive as a last resort. 3, record 3, English, - low%20defense
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- défense basse
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9fense%20basse
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour l’entraînement de la défense basse, on pourrait distinguer les étapes suivantes : - L’entraînement de la posture de défense- L’entraînement du déplacement - L’entraînement de la position sur le terrain en relation avec les tempos d’attaque - Défendre des balles fortes - La coopération avec les autres joueurs et le concept tactique. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20basse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-07-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- angle of approach
1, record 4, English, angle%20of%20approach
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- approach angle 2, record 4, English, approach%20angle
correct
- run-up angle 3, record 4, English, run%2Dup%20angle
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In good jumping the approach angle is largely determined by the need for this transfer-an angle of approximately 30-35 deg. for Scissor, Osborn Roll, Straddle and Arch-straddle lay-outs, but somewhat greater(40-45 deg.) for most Eastern Cut-offs. 3, record 4, English, - angle%20of%20approach
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- angle d'approche
1, record 4, French, angle%20d%27approche
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- angle d'élan 2, record 4, French, angle%20d%27%C3%A9lan
masculine noun
- angle de la course d'élan 3, record 4, French, angle%20de%20la%20course%20d%27%C3%A9lan
masculine noun
- angle de course 3, record 4, French, angle%20de%20course
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'angle d'élan par rapport à la barre doit être d'environ 40 à 60 degrés. 2, record 4, French, - angle%20d%27approche
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'angle de la course d'élan est incliné à environ 30o du côté de la jambe libre [...] 3, record 4, French, - angle%20d%27approche
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-04-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
- Body Movements (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- side landing
1, record 5, English, side%20landing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- side roll landing 2, record 5, English, side%20roll%20landing
proposal
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The simplest to master at first are the side landings .... As the feet touch, the upper part of the body is turned so that the roll finishes on the opposite shoulder. 3, record 5, English, - side%20landing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Leg pockets on the suit? Sounds handy but have there been any studies on whether there have been injuries due to the fact that if you do a side landing that the leg pocket could become a fulcrum for your knee? 4, record 5, English, - side%20landing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
P. L. F. : Parachute Landing Fall. Neat leg hip-side roll. Good luck. 5, record 5, English, - side%20landing
Record 5, Key term(s)
- side landing roll
- side-landing roll
- side-roll landing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
- Mouvements du corps (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- atterrissage en roulé-boulé latéral
1, record 5, French, atterrissage%20en%20roul%C3%A9%2Dboul%C3%A9%20lat%C3%A9ral
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- roulé-boulé latéral 1, record 5, French, roul%C3%A9%2Dboul%C3%A9%20lat%C3%A9ral
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'entraînement parachutiste se poursuivait parallèlement : outre la séance quotidienne de pilage des parachutes, il y avait ce que nous appelions «la roulette» et qui consistait à descendre, accrochés à une poulie, le long d'un filin tendu obliquement du sommet d'un arbre, où l'on grimpait par une échelle, jusqu'au sol; au coup de sifflet, il fallait lâcher la poulie et se laisser tomber en pleine vitesse pour atterrir en roulé-boulé, avant, arrière ou latéral. 2, record 5, French, - atterrissage%20en%20roul%C3%A9%2Dboul%C3%A9%20lat%C3%A9ral
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- finishing control
1, record 6, English, finishing%20control
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The last kilometers are pleasant, crossing four bridges and sticking to good roads through Everett. I roll along Mukilteo Boulevard and at 7 : 35 PM I’m at the finishing control at the Cheers bar in Mukilteo. 2, record 6, English, - finishing%20control
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contrôle d'arrivée
1, record 6, French, contr%C3%B4le%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À minuit, fermeture du contrôle d'arrivée. 1, record 6, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e
Record 6, Key term(s)
- contrôle d'arrivées
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- control de llegadas
1, record 6, Spanish, control%20de%20llegadas
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-02-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cross-linked electronic air suspension
1, record 7, English, cross%2Dlinked%20electronic%20air%20suspension
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Electronic Air Suspension(EAS) system is basically similar to that fitted to the previous model, but now has interconnected cross-link valves for all wheels. This has provided a stiffer spring rate on the road but a softer setting off-road. To give better roll control but good compliance, the cross-link valves are closed when the Range Rover is driven on the road. 1, record 7, English, - cross%2Dlinked%20electronic%20air%20suspension
Record 7, Key term(s)
- cross linked electronic air suspension
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- suspension pneumatique réticulée à commande électronique
1, record 7, French, suspension%20pneumatique%20r%C3%A9ticul%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20commande%20%C3%A9lectronique
proposal, feminine noun
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 2001-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
- Thermal Insulation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mineral wool blanket
1, record 8, English, mineral%20wool%20blanket
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
KCC mineral wool blanket is a roll type product with good thermal insulation and sound absorption effects and can be installed easily even on irregular surface. 2, record 8, English, - mineral%20wool%20blanket
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
- Isolation thermique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- matelas de laine minérale
1, record 8, French, matelas%20de%20laine%20min%C3%A9rale
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matelas isolant constitué de laine minérale. 2, record 8, French, - matelas%20de%20laine%20min%C3%A9rale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La couverture est constituée par un procédé en raires de bacs auto-portants et isolation thermique. Cet ensemble forme un plancher rigide [...] 3, record 8, French, - matelas%20de%20laine%20min%C3%A9rale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lutter contre le bruit quelques pistes [...] bruits de voisinages, vous entendez votre voisin parler : doublez la paroi par une cloison constituée d'un matelas de laine minérale ou végétale (lin ou chanvre) d'au moins 50 mm et d'une plaque de plâtre ou de gypse renforcée par la fibre de cellulose. 4, record 8, French, - matelas%20de%20laine%20min%C3%A9rale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Matelas de laine minérale pour un plancher de grenier. 5, record 8, French, - matelas%20de%20laine%20min%C3%A9rale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1983-04-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- book of the dead 1, record 9, English, book%20of%20the%20dead
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a roll containing the list of good deeds, in Egypt 1, record 9, English, - book%20of%20the%20dead
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- livre des morts 1, record 9, French, livre%20des%20morts
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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