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Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sling rappel
1, record 1, English, sling%20rappel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A technique whereby] sling four or five feet in circumference is twisted once, forming a figure eight with the knot at one side. Place each foot in one loop of the figure eight,... Holding the crossed portion in front of you, put... carbine[ s] over it side by side... Pass the doubled rappel rope through the carabiners..., and turn the middle one so the gate faces in alternating directions. From the carabiners..., the rope goes over one shoulder and is grasped below in the opposite hand.... 1, record 1, English, - sling%20rappel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is also referred to as the standard method. 2, record 1, English, - sling%20rappel
Record 1, Key term(s)
- standard method
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rappel sur mousqueton
1, record 1, French, rappel%20sur%20mousqueton
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On fait passer plusieurs fois une cordelette autour des deux cuisses [en huit], on y accroche un ou plusieurs mousquetons, au niveau de l'aine; la corde ancrée à l'anneau qui passe autour de l'éperon, glisse à travers les mousquetons, sur l'épaule droite, derrière le dos et dans la main opposée. 2, record 1, French, - rappel%20sur%20mousqueton
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fully quarter-sawing
1, record 2, English, fully%20quarter%2Dsawing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lengthwise sawing method consisting of sawing logs into four parts by using perpendicular cuts that intersect at the middle, then retaking each quarter and cutting it so as to have the sawing plane pass through the centre of the tree or parallel to the medullary rays. 1, record 2, English, - fully%20quarter%2Dsawing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- débit sur maille
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9bit%20sur%20maille
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de débitage en long qui consiste à découper des billes en quatre parties par des traits de scie perpendiculaires qui se croisent au centre, puis à reprendre chaque quartier pour le débiter en faisant passer le plan de sciage par le centre de l'arbre ou parallèlement aux rayons médullaires. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9bit%20sur%20maille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-06-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- altocumulus opacus
1, record 3, English, altocumulus%20opacus
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- Ac op 2, record 3, English, Ac%20op
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Altocumulus opacus are rounded, middle altitude clouds that are so thick that light from the sun or moon does not seem to pass through them. Altitude : 6 000-18 000 ft. 3, record 3, English, - altocumulus%20opacus
Record 3, Key term(s)
- alto-cumulus opacus
- alto cumulus opacus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- altocumulus opacus
1, record 3, French, altocumulus%20opacus
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- Ac op 2, record 3, French, Ac%20op
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altocumulus constituant une nappe continue - au moins sur la plus grande partie de la couche - d'éléments sombres plus ou moins irréguliers, dans la définition desquels la transparence ne joue pas un rôle notable, en raison de l'épaisseur et de la densité de la couche, mais qui ressortent en relief véritable à sa surface inférieure. 1, record 3, French, - altocumulus%20opacus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Description des nuages. [...] Genre : altocumulus. Espèces : floccus, stratiformis, lenticularis, castellanus. Variétés : radiatus, opacus, translucidus, perlucidus, undulatus, lacunosus, duplicatus. Formes : virga, mamma. Générateurs : cumulogenitus, cumulonimbogenitus. 3, record 3, French, - altocumulus%20opacus
Record 3, Key term(s)
- alto-cumulus opacus
- alto cumulus opacus
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Biotechnology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- plasmodesmatum
1, record 4, English, plasmodesmatum
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adjacent cells are interconnected... by plasmodesmatum, fine strands of cytoplasm that pass through the cell walls and the middle lamella. 1, record 4, English, - plasmodesmatum
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plural form: plasmodesmata. 2, record 4, English, - plasmodesmatum
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Biotechnologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plasmodesme
1, record 4, French, plasmodesme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canal qui traverse les parois des cellules végétales et qui joue un rôle dans les échanges métaboliques et dans le développement. 2, record 4, French, - plasmodesme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Biotecnología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- plasmodesmo
1, record 4, Spanish, plasmodesmo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- winger
1, record 5, English, winger
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wing player 2, record 5, English, wing%20player
correct
- wing 3, record 5, English, wing
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wingers ... cover the points and generally keep in motion for the fast breakout, therefore, forcing the opponent from becoming overly aggressive in the defensive zone. 1, record 5, English, - winger
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The wing player serves a ground ball toward the middle player. The middle player receives, turns and serves a diagonal ball in front of the opposite wing player, who is making a wide penetrating run into the corner. The middle player and the first wing player make crisscrossing runs to the near and far post. The overlapping wing player makes a crossing pass for a shot on goal. 2, record 5, English, - winger
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ailier
1, record 5, French, ailier
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- aile 1, record 5, French, aile
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[joueur situé] de chaque côté du joueur de centre. 2, record 5, French, - ailier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Celui qui est situé à la gauche du joueur de centre est l'ailier gauche, celui qui se situe à la droite est l'ailier droit. 2, record 5, French, - ailier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-08-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Eldon Formation
1, record 6, English, Eldon%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 6, English, - Eldon%20Formation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Tongues occur in the middle carboate belt as the Naiset Formation at Mount Assiniboine and as a thin shale in the Eldon Formation at Vermilion Pass and Field. 3, record 6, English, - Eldon%20Formation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- formation d'Eldon
1, record 6, French, formation%20d%27Eldon
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 6, French, - formation%20d%27Eldon
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 6, French, - formation%20d%27Eldon
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Des langues s'étendent dans la zone carbonatée intermédiaire, la formation de Naiset au mont Assiniboine en est une et le schiste argileux de faible épaisseur dans la formation d'Eldon à la passe Vermilion et à Field en est une autre. 3, record 6, French, - formation%20d%27Eldon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-09-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Plant (Metallurgy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- three-high mill
1, record 7, English, three%2Dhigh%20mill
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rolling-mill in which there are three rolls arrange one above the other. The middle roll is the one usually driven from the motor while the other two are geared to it. In use the work is generally passed between the lowest and middle rolls, and back again between the middle and upper rolls. This arrangement obviates the loss of time and the consequent cooling of the work that occurs in a 2-high mill when the work has to be brought in an "idle" pass. 2, record 7, English, - three%2Dhigh%20mill
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et matériels (Métallurgie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- laminoir trio
1, record 7, French, laminoir%20trio
masculine 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 1996-08-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- slant pattern 1, record 8, English, slant%20pattern
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- slant route 2, record 8, English, slant%20route
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pass route in which the receiver runs downfield a few yards(usually 4) and then breaks at a 45° angle over the middle. 3, record 8, English, - slant%20pattern
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tracé oblique
1, record 8, French, trac%C3%A9%20oblique
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- tracé diagonal 1, record 8, French, trac%C3%A9%20diagonal
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tracé au cours duquel le receveur court droit devant sur 4 verges et puis tourne à 45° vers le milieu du terrain. 2, record 8, French, - trac%C3%A9%20oblique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si on utilise le substantif «slant» seul, il désigne un jeu au sol. 2, record 8, French, - trac%C3%A9%20oblique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On peut préciser le type de tracé; si le receveur se dirige vers le milieu, c'est un tracé oblique intérieur «slant-in», alors que s'il coupe vers les lignes de côté, ce sera un tracé oblique extérieur «slant-out». 2, record 8, French, - trac%C3%A9%20oblique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
On considère le tracé oblique un tracé court (de 10 à 15 verges de gain). 2, record 8, French, - trac%C3%A9%20oblique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-06-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Dance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- reel of four 1, record 9, English, reel%20of%20four
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- reel of 4 1, record 9, English, reel%20of%204
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
scottish country dancing :... The basic figures are... Reel of 4-Right shoulders pass on the end and pass left shoulder in the middle. 1, record 9, English, - reel%20of%20four
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Danse
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- reel à quatre
1, record 9, French, reel%20%C3%A0%20quatre
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Danser un reel à quatre. 1, record 9, French, - reel%20%C3%A0%20quatre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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