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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- full-court press
1, record 1, English, full%2Dcourt%20press
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- full-court pressing 2, record 1, English, full%2Dcourt%20pressing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defensive tactic designed to prevent the opposing team from freely using their customary attacking pattern. It consists of all five defensive men. 3, record 1, English, - full%2Dcourt%20press
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In "pressure" defence, the defending team makes positive attempts to gain possession of the ball and prevent the shot being taken. An extension to the principle of pressure defence leads t the "press". This is a form of defence in which pressure is applied over an area far beyond that from which a shot would normally be taken. In the case of a "full-court press", pressure is applied over the whole court whenever that team is defending. 4, record 1, English, - full%2Dcourt%20press
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A "full-court press" is applied all over the floor; a "half-court press" only after the ball is brought across the mid-court line. 5, record 1, English, - full%2Dcourt%20press
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "press" may employ the principles of a zone, man-to-man defence, or a combination of the two. 4, record 1, English, - full%2Dcourt%20press
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
press: An aggressive form of defense in which players guard opponents very closely. 6, record 1, English, - full%2Dcourt%20press
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pression tout terrain
1, record 1, French, pression%20tout%20terrain
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- harcèlement sur tout le terrain 2, record 1, French, harc%C3%A8lement%20sur%20tout%20le%20terrain
masculine noun
- pressing sur tout le terrain 3, record 1, French, pressing%20sur%20tout%20le%20terrain
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La «zone-presse» peut être comparée au harcèlement sur tout le terrain, du fait que le but recherché est identique, à savoir empêcher le déroulement normal des actions offensives adverses et tenter l'interception du ballon. 4, record 1, French, - pression%20tout%20terrain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
harcèlement : Manœuvre défensive consistant à serrer le marquage en surveillant étroitement son opposant et en tentant d'intercepter le ballon. 3, record 1, French, - pression%20tout%20terrain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Básquetbol
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensa de presión en todo el campos
1, record 1, Spanish, defensa%20de%20presi%C3%B3n%20en%20todo%20el%20campos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- half-court press
1, record 2, English, half%2Dcourt%20press
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- half-court pressing 2, record 2, English, half%2Dcourt%20pressing
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A variation of the full-court press is the half-court press in which the press is applied just outside of the division line and is confined generally to the back-court of the defending team. 3, record 2, English, - half%2Dcourt%20press
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A "full-court press" is applied all over the floor, a "half-court press" only after the ball is brought across the mid-court line. 4, record 2, English, - half%2Dcourt%20press
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
In "pressure" defence, the defending team makes positive attempts to gain possession of the ball and prevent the shot being taken. An extension to the principle of pressure defence leads to the "press". This is a form of defence in which pressure is applied over an area far beyond that from which a shot would normally be taken. In the case of a "full-court press", pressure is applied over the whole court whenever that team is defending. 5, record 2, English, - half%2Dcourt%20press
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "press" may employ the principles of a zone, man-to-man defence, or a combination of the two. 5, record 2, English, - half%2Dcourt%20press
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
press: An aggressive form of defense in which players guard opponents very closely. 6, record 2, English, - half%2Dcourt%20press
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pression sur demi-terrain
1, record 2, French, pression%20sur%20demi%2Dterrain
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- harcèlement sur un demi-terrain 2, record 2, French, harc%C3%A8lement%20sur%20un%20demi%2Dterrain
masculine noun
- harcèlement à partir du centre 3, record 2, French, harc%C3%A8lement%20%C3%A0%20partir%20du%20centre
masculine noun
- pressing sur un demi-terrain 4, record 2, French, pressing%20sur%20un%20demi%2Dterrain
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est pourquoi un pressing sur un demi-terrain est moins éprouvant et peut être plus rentable qu'un pressing sur tout le terrain : rien n'est plus mauvais pour un défenseur. 5, record 2, French, - pression%20sur%20demi%2Dterrain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
harcèlement : Manœuvre défensive consistant à serrer le marquage en surveillant étroitement son opposant et en tentant d'intercepter le ballon. 6, record 2, French, - pression%20sur%20demi%2Dterrain
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Básquetbol
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensa de presión desde el medio campo
1, record 2, Spanish, defensa%20de%20presi%C3%B3n%20desde%20el%20medio%20campo
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- centre service line
1, record 3, English, centre%20service%20line
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- center service line 2, record 3, English, center%20service%20line
correct, United States
- centre line 3, record 3, English, centre%20line
correct, Canada
- center line 4, record 3, English, center%20line
correct, United States
- centreline 3, record 3, English, centreline
correct, Canada
- centerline 5, record 3, English, centerline
correct, noun, United States
- half-court line 3, record 3, English, half%2Dcourt%20line
correct, see observation
- half court line 6, record 3, English, half%20court%20line
- centre stripe 3, record 3, English, centre%20stripe
correct, Canada
- center stripe 7, record 3, English, center%20stripe
correct, see observation, United States
- middle-line 8, record 3, English, middle%2Dline
correct, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The line in the middle of the court, parallel to the sidelines, that divides the service court into two halves and extends, on both sides from the net to the service line. 3, record 3, English, - centre%20service%20line
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... feel free to cross the center stripe for shots where you have the priority. 7, record 3, English, - centre%20service%20line
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It used to be called the "half-court line" but is now mainly referred to as the "centre(center) service line. " 3, record 3, English, - centre%20service%20line
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "center/centre mark." It is to be noted that the other terms pertaining to the boundaries of a tennis court all contain the word "line" (e.g. baseline, sideline): consequently, the use of any of the listed synonyms is recommended over the use of the term "center stripe." 9, record 3, English, - centre%20service%20line
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
half court line : Squash term. 10, record 3, English, - centre%20service%20line
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To straddle the centre service line. 9, record 3, English, - centre%20service%20line
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ligne médiane de service
1, record 3, French, ligne%20m%C3%A9diane%20de%20service
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ligne médiane 2, record 3, French, ligne%20m%C3%A9diane
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ligne médiane de service, tracée à égale distance des lignes de côté et parallèle à celles-ci, doit avoir 2 po (5 cm) de large. La ligne médiane de service divise le terrain de chaque côté du filet en deux parties égales, dénommées courts de service gauche et droit. 3, record 3, French, - ligne%20m%C3%A9diane%20de%20service
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- línea central de servicio
1, record 3, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20central%20de%20servicio
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- línea central 2, record 3, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20central
correct, feminine noun
- línea de centro 3, record 3, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20de%20centro
correct, feminine noun
- línea central de saque 4, record 3, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20central%20de%20saque
correct, feminine noun
- línea mediana 5, record 3, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20mediana
correct, feminine noun
- línea divisoria central 3, record 3, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20divisoria%20central
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A ambos lados de la red, el espacio comprendido entre las líneas de saque y las laterales, está dividido en dos espacios iguales llamados "cuadros de saque" por una "línea central de saque". Esta línea debe tener una anchura de 0,05 m (2 pulgadas) y se trazará a igual distancia de las líneas laterales y paralelamente a las mismas. 6, record 3, Spanish, - l%C3%ADnea%20central%20de%20servicio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
línea divisoria central: Término de squash. 7, record 3, Spanish, - l%C3%ADnea%20central%20de%20servicio
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sports Facilities and Venues
- Roller Skating and Skateboarding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inline skating rink
1, record 4, English, inline%20skating%20rink
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- in-line skating rink 2, record 4, English, in%2Dline%20skating%20rink
correct
- in-line skating track 3, record 4, English, in%2Dline%20skating%20track
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Here’s an inline skating rink (open during winter months) for skating fans in Minneapolis. 1, record 4, English, - inline%20skating%20rink
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The park also offers an in-line skating for casual, rental or league use. 2, record 4, English, - inline%20skating%20rink
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The Surrey Recreation Department challenged young people to become involved in designing Bear Creek Park. As a result they ended up with a skateboarding area, a climbing wall, an in-line skating track and a sports box with a half-court. 3, record 4, English, - inline%20skating%20rink
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations et sites (Sports)
- Patin à roulettes et planche à roulettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- piste de patinage à roues alignées
1, record 4, French, piste%20de%20patinage%20%C3%A0%20roues%20align%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- piste de patin à roues alignées 2, record 4, French, piste%20de%20patin%20%C3%A0%20roues%20align%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quels types de soutien, d'activités ou de programmes pourraient aider les jeunes à éviter les ennuis? (Par exemple, un centre pour adolescents ou une piste de patin à roues alignées, un programme de réadaptation pour les jeunes, des occasions d'emploi, etc.)? 2, record 4, French, - piste%20de%20patinage%20%C3%A0%20roues%20align%C3%A9es
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le service récréatif de Surrey avait invité les jeunes à participer à la conception du parc Bear Creek. Résultat : ces derniers pourront jouir d'un planchodrome, d'un mur d'escalade, d'une piste de patinage à roues alignées et d'un carré de jeu avec un demi-court. 1, record 4, French, - piste%20de%20patinage%20%C3%A0%20roues%20align%C3%A9es
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Racquet Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Swiss pairing
1, record 5, English, Swiss%20pairing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Swiss-pairing 2, record 5, English, Swiss%2Dpairing
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To squash instructors : arrange group categories but also plan handicap tournaments, Swiss pairing, half-court matches, or team games. 1, record 5, English, - Swiss%20pairing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The format will be a modified round robin (Swiss-pairing) open to all skill levels (A-D). Participants will be required to play one match on Friday, 2 on Saturday and one on Sunday. 2, record 5, English, - Swiss%20pairing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 24-player Swiss pairing system will be used. 3, record 5, English, - Swiss%20pairing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The format is on a "Swiss-pairing" basis which means you are guaranteed 4 games. 4, record 5, English, - Swiss%20pairing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
General Swiss Pairing Rules: The rules should be followed from top to bottom in order of importance. Undefeated players should play other undefeated players so that the tournament eventually comes to an end. Players play other players with the same number of points. Players should never play the same person twice. Players should only receive one more bye than any other person in the tournament at any given time. Therefore, if a player is about to receive his/her second bye before another player has yet to receive any byes, these players should be swapped. The next player in line to recieve the bye should be the player with the lowest number of points and the lowest rating (in that order.) 5, record 5, English, - Swiss%20pairing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Sports de raquette
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tournoi à la ronde modifié
1, record 5, French, tournoi%20%C3%A0%20la%20ronde%20modifi%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- poule modifiée
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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