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Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sound wave reflection
1, record 1, English, sound%20wave%20reflection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As sound waves leave one medium and enter another, such as an air borne wave in a room reaching a brick wall, the wave will undergo certain characteristics. A portion of the wave will attempt to pass through the medium, while the balance of the wave will reflect back off the wall. Sound wave reflection occurs with that portion of the energy that stays contained to within the room. 1, record 1, English, - sound%20wave%20reflection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réflexion des ondes acoustiques
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9flexion%20des%20ondes%20acoustiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clear distance
1, record 2, English, clear%20distance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Don’t attempt to pass when approaching the crest of a hill or on a curve where your vision of oncoming traffic is obstructed and there is not enough clear distance ahead to pass in safety. 2, record 2, English, - clear%20distance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport routier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- distance libre
1, record 2, French, distance%20libre
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- passing shot
1, record 3, English, passing%20shot
correct, see observation, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pass shot 2, record 3, English, pass%20shot
correct, rare, specific
- pass 3, record 3, English, pass
correct, noun, less frequent, specific
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any shot which goes by (passes) an opponent who is close to the net. Usually refers to a shot hit with much pace, as opposed to a slice shot. 4, record 3, English, - passing%20shot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When Voinea drilled a passing shot near his body, Becker took a few menacing steps toward him. 5, record 3, English, - passing%20shot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Short points are usually going to be the essence in doubles where twice the number of players crowd the court, making rallies less likely and attempts at passes more likely to be foiled. 3, record 3, English, - passing%20shot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "passing shot winner". A "passing shot" is a shot that a defensive player is forced to make in order to place the ball behind the opposing net player. Such a shot may or may not go over the net or may or may not land within the opposing court. Successful of not, the attempt is called a "passing shot". And only if it is successful, does one call it a "passing shot winner". Related term : placement(generic term for any type of shot that is hit to an open area of the court; usually refers to shots made without much pass). Related term : buggywhip shot. 4, record 3, English, - passing%20shot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The "passing shot" is also called a "pass shot". 2, record 3, English, - passing%20shot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
accurate passing shot, backhand passing shot, blistering (forehand) passing shot, (angled/short) crosscourt passing shot, down-the-line passing shot, forehand passing shot, hard passing shot, slice backhand passing shot, soft passing shot, strong passing shot; passing shot lane. 4, record 3, English, - passing%20shot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
to cut off a pass(ing shot), dare one’s opponent to hit the passing shot, hit a passing shot, intercept a passing shot, overplay a passing shot, slam a (cross-court) passing shot. 4, record 3, English, - passing%20shot
Record 3, Key term(s)
- pass-shot
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coup de débordement
1, record 3, French, coup%20de%20d%C3%A9bordement
correct, see observation, masculine noun, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- débordement 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9bordement
correct, masculine noun
- coup de dépassement 3, record 3, French, coup%20de%20d%C3%A9passement
correct, masculine noun, generic
- tir passant 4, record 3, French, tir%20passant
correct, masculine noun
- passing-shot 5, record 3, French, passing%2Dshot
anglicism, masculine noun
- passing shot 6, record 3, French, passing%20shot
anglicism, masculine noun
- passing 7, record 3, French, passing
correct, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coup droit, revers, volée ou demi-volée, destiné à passer du premier coup sur les côtés (et non par un lob) un adversaire qui est monté au filet, soit à l'obliger à volleyer dans des conditions difficiles pour conclure au coup suivant. 8, record 3, French, - coup%20de%20d%C3%A9bordement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un débordement survient quand la balle frappée en croisé ou en parallèle, arrive derrière l'adversaire alors qu'il avance. 9, record 3, French, - coup%20de%20d%C3%A9bordement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coup qui peut être effectué le long de la ligne ou croisé. «Passing-shot» : terme utilisé en France. Terme connexe : coup gagnant. En français le terme générique «coup de débordement» peut avoir deux équivalents anglais, selon le contexte : 1) passing shot 2) forcing shot. À la différence du terme «forcing shot» que l'on peut utiliser dans n'importe quelle situation lors d'un match, il faut que son adversaire soit installé au filet avant qu'on puisse qualifier son coup de «passing shot». Termes connexes (moins précis) : tir imparable, coup hors de portée. 8, record 3, French, - coup%20de%20d%C3%A9bordement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le lob offensif est en fait un passing-shot haut qui, bien exécuté, incitera l'adversaire à plus de prudence dans ses montées. 10, record 3, French, - coup%20de%20d%C3%A9bordement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
coup de débordement brossé, coup de débordement rasé de frais, coup de débordement en slice; défier un coup de débordement (=force the passing shot, dare one's opponent to go for a passing shot), intercepter un coup de débordement, loger un coup de débordement (dans des trous de souris). 8, record 3, French, - coup%20de%20d%C3%A9bordement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- golpe pasado
1, record 3, Spanish, golpe%20pasado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- passing-shot 2, record 3, Spanish, passing%2Dshot
anglicism, masculine noun
- passing shot 3, record 3, Spanish, passing%20shot
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Revés plano :] Trayectoria rectilínea. La pelota se golpea delante de la rodilla derecha. Ideal para el passing-shot. 1, record 3, Spanish, - golpe%20pasado
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
passing-shot paralelo. 4, record 3, Spanish, - golpe%20pasado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-11-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- short out pattern
1, record 4, English, short%20out%20pattern
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On Brees’ first attempt of the day, to wide receiver Courtney Roby on a short out pattern, the pass seemed a sure completion until cornerback Jabari Greer broke sharply on the ball and, closing fast, broke up the play at the last minute. 2, record 4, English, - short%20out%20pattern
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- court tracé extérieur
1, record 4, French, court%20trac%C3%A9%20ext%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine 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 2000-09-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Texas gate
1, record 5, English, Texas%20gate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- cattle guard 2, record 5, English, cattle%20guard
correct
- cattle gate 3, record 5, English, cattle%20gate
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An opening in a fence, designed to let people and vehicles through but hinder cattle, horses, or deer, the surface being made of metal tubes, often revolving, or rails, bars, etc. laid crosswise. 4, record 5, English, - Texas%20gate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deer do not use cattle gates due to poor footing on the structure; their hooves slide between the pipes if they attempt to pass over it. 3, record 5, English, - Texas%20gate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cattle gates have been used at airports to prevent deer from entering through gates that must remain open for vehicle traffic. 3, record 5, English, - Texas%20gate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Document consulted: "Evaluation of the efficacy of various deer exclusion devices and deterrent techniques for use at airport", prepared by LGL Limited, environmental research associates, for the Aerodrome Safety Branch of Transport Canada. 3, record 5, English, - Texas%20gate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- barrière canadienne
1, record 5, French, barri%C3%A8re%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- barrière anglaise 1, record 5, French, barri%C3%A8re%20anglaise
correct, feminine noun
- barrière à bétail 2, record 5, French, barri%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20b%C3%A9tail
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de barrière laissant passer les véhicules, mais interdisant le passage des bestiaux. 1, record 5, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20canadienne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La barrière à bétail] est une sorte de grille formée d'un cadre en acier de la même largeur que le passage, [...] auquel sont fixés des tubes d'acier [...] disposés parallèlement à la clôture. Cette grille est posée à plat au niveau du sol, au-dessus d'une fosse rectangulaire creusée à l'endroit du passage. [...] Les cerfs ne peuvent franchir les barrières canadiennes car ils sont incapables de prendre pied sur la grille; leurs sabots glissent sur les tubes. 2, record 5, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20canadienne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La barrière canadienne est utilisée autour de certains aéroports afin d'empêcher les cerfs d'entrer sur le terrain. 2, record 5, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20canadienne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Document consulté : «Évaluation de divers moyens de lutte contre les cerfs aux aéroports», élaboré par la firme LGL Limited, environmental research associates, pour le compte de la Direction de la sécurité des aérodromes de Transports Canada. Traduction de Lorraine Léonard. 2, record 5, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20canadienne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-10-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- IT Security
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- jumbo algorithm 1, record 6, English, jumbo%20algorithm
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The jumbo algorithm will be in place for all queuing, except the no queuing option, and will, on a periodic basis(parameter to be set at the commencement of the LVTS [Large Value Transfer System] cycle by the Association), be applied in an attempt to match jumbo payments on a tranche 2 bilateral and/or a tranche 1 multilateral basis in order that the greatest number of jumbo payments may simultaneously pass the required risk control tests. 1, record 6, English, - jumbo%20algorithm
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Sécurité des TI
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de très gros paiement
1, record 6, French, algorithme%20de%20tr%C3%A8s%20gros%20paiement
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'algorithme de très gros paiement est toujours actif en file d'attente, sauf dans l'option «Pas de file d'attente»; il est appliqué automatiquement, sur une base périodique (paramètre fixé par l'Association au commencement du cycle du STPGV [système de transfert de paiements de grande valeur]), afin de chercher à apparier les très gros paiements sur une base bilatérale dans la tranche 2, ou sur une base multilatérale dans la tranche 1, de façon à soumettre simultanément aux contrôles nécessaires de limitation du risque le plus grand nombre possible de très gros paiements. 1, record 6, French, - algorithme%20de%20tr%C3%A8s%20gros%20paiement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1984-04-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Games
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hunt the slipper
1, record 7, English, hunt%20the%20slipper
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hunt-the-slipper 2, record 7, English, hunt%2Dthe%2Dslipper
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circle game in which players attempt to pass a slipper from one to another without being discovered by the player who is it. 1, record 7, English, - hunt%20the%20slipper
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de société
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- jeu du furet
1, record 7, French, jeu%20du%20furet
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- furet 2, record 7, French, furet
correct, masculine noun
- savate 3, record 7, French, savate
avoid, feminine noun, archaic
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
jeu de société où les joueurs, assis en rond, tiennent dans les mains une corde sans fin sur laquelle ils font courir, en le cachant, un anneau (le «furet») et où un joueur, placé au milieu du cercle, doit deviner dans quelles mains se trouve cet anneau. 4, record 7, French, - jeu%20du%20furet
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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