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HALF-CIRCLE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pocket
1, record 1, English, pocket
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The accumulation of two or more rocks lying side by side [in a half-circle shape], in the house. 2, record 1, English, - pocket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poche
1, record 1, French, poche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme qu'adoptent deux pierres ou plus disposées côte-à-côte en demi-cercle, généralement en arrière du T ou de la ligne de balayage ou de brossage. 2, record 1, French, - poche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- half-pirouette
1, record 2, English, half%2Dpirouette
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- half pirouette 2, record 2, English, half%20pirouette
noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The half-pirouette is a half-turn on the haunches. The forehand commences the half-turn, tracing a half-circle around the haunches, without pausing, at the moment the inside hind leg ceases its forward movement. The inside foot, while forming the pivot, should return to the same spot each time it leaves the ground. The horse moves forward again, without a pause, upon completion of the half-turn. 3, record 2, English, - half%2Dpirouette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The half-pirouette can be done to the left or to the right. 4, record 2, English, - half%2Dpirouette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Executed through 180 degrees, around the inside hindleg. 5, record 2, English, - half%2Dpirouette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Half-pirouette to the left; half-pirouette to the right. 6, record 2, English, - half%2Dpirouette
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- demi-pirouette
1, record 2, French, demi%2Dpirouette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pivot de 180 degrés autour d'un postérieur qui doit demeurer le plus immobile possible. 2, record 2, French, - demi%2Dpirouette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Demi-volte sur place qu'exécute le cheval, au pas ou au galop (par sauts successifs rapprochés) en prenant l'un de ses postérieurs comme pivot (le postérieur droit pour la «demi-pirouette à droite», le postérieur gauche pour la «demi-pirouette à gauche»), pendant que les épaules décrivent un cercle autour du pied servant de pivot. 3, record 2, French, - demi%2Dpirouette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Demi-pirouette à droite; demi-pirouette à gauche. 4, record 2, French, - demi%2Dpirouette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- media pirueta
1, record 2, Spanish, media%20pirueta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chifney
1, record 3, English, chifney
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- anti-rearing bit 2, record 3, English, anti%2Drearing%20bit
correct, see observation
- lead bit 2, record 3, English, lead%20bit
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An anti-rearing device, useful when loading or leading a difficult horse. 3, record 3, English, - chifney
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Chifney bit is used for leading stallions. It has a violent and direct action on the bars when the horse rears up. 4, record 3, English, - chifney
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A circular bit, there are two types : 1) with a plain mouthpiece used as a lead bit, and 2) with a reversed half-circle mouthpiece. 2, record 3, English, - chifney
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chifney
1, record 3, French, chifney
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chifnez 2, record 3, French, chifnez
correct, masculine noun
- mors anti-cabreur 2, record 3, French, mors%20anti%2Dcabreur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le CHIFNEY s'utilise pour la présentation des étalons en main. Il a une action violente et directe sur les barres lorsque le cheval se cabre. Ne s'utilise jamais monté. 3, record 3, French, - chifney
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- chifney
1, record 3, Spanish, chifney
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Chifney con correas de cuero. 1, record 3, Spanish, - chifney
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-07-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Terminals
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- loop terminal
1, record 4, English, loop%20terminal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The D/FW [Dallas-Fort Worth] "loop" terminal. The now-famous D/FW loop terminal concept was developed because of the importance of the automobile as a means of transportation in Texas. Passengers can indeed park their cars inside the half-circle terminal buildings and walk immediately to their check-in point. 1, record 4, English, - loop%20terminal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aérogares
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aérogare semi-circulaire
1, record 4, French, a%C3%A9rogare%20semi%2Dcirculaire
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aérogare semi-circulaire. L'aérogare de forme semi-circulaire, selon le modèle désormais bien connu de Dallas/Fort Worth, est la conséquence d'une nécessaire adaptation à l'automobile, qui joue un rôle essentiel au Texas comme moyen de transport. Il est de fait que les voyageurs peuvent ranger leur voiture à l'intérieur des hémicycles et à proximité immédiate du hall où ils doivent accomplir leurs formalités d'enregistrement. 1, record 4, French, - a%C3%A9rogare%20semi%2Dcirculaire
Record 4, Key term(s)
- aérogare de forme semi-circulaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- herring-boat pattern 1, record 5, English, herring%2Dboat%20pattern
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vocabulaire général AUBA 74 p. 9 The counters are distributed in a herring-boat pattern in the circular hall and over a half-circle outside the terminal on the access road. 1, record 5, English, - herring%2Dboat%20pattern
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AUBA 74 p. 9 Les banques sont réparties en épis dans le hall circulaire et sur un demi-cercle à l'extérieur de l'aérogare, sur la route d'accès. 23/3/76. 1, record 5, French, - en%20%C3%A9pis
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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