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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nut tool
1, record 1, English, nut%20tool
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chock pick 2, record 1, English, chock%20pick
correct
- cleaning tool 3, record 1, English, cleaning%20tool
correct
- extractor 4, record 1, English, extractor
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The nut tool, a thin metal device designed to help extract pieces of protection... is carried by each climber to use when following a pitch... Also known as a "cleaning tool" or "chock pick, "the nut tool can help the follower retrieve pieces of protection that do not come out easily. It is also recommended that climbers carry this device when leading, since occasionally the leader may need it to reset or replace a piece of protection in order to take advantage of a more secure placement. 5, record 1, English, - nut%20tool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- décoinceur
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9coinceur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le décoinceur est une lame métallique dont une des extrémités est crochetante, ce qui permet de récupérer les coinceurs câblés ou à cames. Outil indispensable à la cordée, chaque grimpeur doit en avoir un. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9coinceur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Cartography
- Meteorology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grid telescoping
1, record 2, English, grid%20telescoping
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The placement of sequentially finer grids within each other in order to obtain the highest resolution possible over a limited region with decreasing resolution outside of that area. 2, record 2, English, - grid%20telescoping
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Grid telescoping] permits a given numerical model to run over a large area while incurring the expense of high resolution only over a small region of particular interest. 2, record 2, English, - grid%20telescoping
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Cartographie
- Météorologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réduction télescopique
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9duction%20t%C3%A9lescopique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Modelización (Matemáticas)
- Cartografía
- Meteorología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- reducción de retículo
1, record 2, Spanish, reducci%C3%B3n%20de%20ret%C3%ADculo
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- reducción de malla 1, record 2, Spanish, reducci%C3%B3n%20de%20malla
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construcción de un retículo más fino por la subdivisión de uno más amplio dentro de un área dada. 1, record 2, Spanish, - reducci%C3%B3n%20de%20ret%C3%ADculo
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 2002-10-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Merchandising Techniques
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reception of calls
1, record 4, English, reception%20of%20calls
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Append's telemarketing services are : Reception of calls : reception and organization of registrations for trade fairs and conventions; customer service centers; collection of orders or adherence to promotional initiatives; arranging customer appointments with departments; order reception; overflow and contingency center. Placement of calls... and telesales. 1, record 4, English, - reception%20of%20calls
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques marchandes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réception d'appels
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9ception%20d%27appels
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phase de l'activité du marketing direct qui intervient lorsque le client prospectif prend contact téléphoniquement avec l'annonceur. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9ception%20d%27appels
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-08-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surveying
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- off-set stake 1, record 5, English, off%2Dset%20stake
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- offset stake 2, record 5, English, offset%20stake
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stake used in setting out to indicate the edge of a pavement, the shoulder line, the top and toe of banks, etc., and recording the distance from the centre line and the amount of cut or fill required. 3, record 5, English, - off%2Dset%20stake
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As soon as work is started on a cut or fill section, centerline stakes may be destroyed by equipment and many of the slope stakes will be removed. In order to eliminate resurveying of portions of the road to relocate these stakes, offset stakes are placed beyond the limits of construction and are used to relocate the original stakes. Offset stakes are set on a line at right angles to the centerline of the facility. From these, the slope/stakes can easily be located. After relocating a slope stake, the centerline stake can be relocated by measuring toward the centerline of the road the horizontal distance indicated on the slope stake and placing the new centerline stake there; Placement and marking. An offset stake will contain all the info given on the original slope stake plus the horizontal distance from the original slope stake to the offset stake. This offset distance is marked on the front of the stake and is circled to indicate that it is an offset reference. If the off-set stake is at a different elevation than the slope stake, then the cut or fill value will be increased or decreased by the difference in elevation. An offset stake placed a horizontal distance of 6 M and 0. 3 M above the right slope stake mentioned above would be placed and marked.... 1, record 5, English, - off%2Dset%20stake
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Arpentage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- piquet en report
1, record 5, French, piquet%20en%20report
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- jalon en report 2, record 5, French, jalon%20en%20report
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- piquet auxiliaire 1, record 5, French, piquet%20auxiliaire
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piquet servant à indiquer le bord d'une superstructure, la ligne de l'accotement, le sommet et le pied de la rive, etc., ainsi qu'à déterminer la distance de la ligne médiane et les quantités de déblais et de remblais nécessaires. 2, record 5, French, - piquet%20en%20report
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'il est indispensable de conserver très longtemps un repère important, on plante un drapeau à côté de lui, pour signaler sa présence, de façon à écarter les ouvriers et les véhicules, et on n'achève les travaux à son emplacement que tout à la fin du chantier. Mais on ne peut agir ainsi qu'en un nombre très limité de points. Dans le cas général, pour pouvoir rétablir à tout moment des piquets au fur et à mesure de l'avancement des travaux, on doit avoir recours à des piquets auxiliaires M et N reportés en dehors de la zone des travaux (figure 7). 1, record 5, French, - piquet%20en%20report
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
figure 7 : [...] piquet en report, M et N. 1, record 5, French, - piquet%20en%20report
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jalon en report : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 5, French, - piquet%20en%20report
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- player in position 1
1, record 6, English, player%20in%20position%201
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are six zones: zone 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. There are six players who cover these zones : player in position 1, player in position 2, player in position 3, player in position 4, player in position 5 and player in position 6. 2, record 6, English, - player%20in%20position%201
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position of players : At the time the ball is served, players of both teams must be within their courts taking positions as follows : Three players at the net are front line players occupying from right to left positions 1, 6 and 5. The placement of players on the court must conform to the rotational order recorded on the score sheet... Immediately after the ball is served, each player may move to any section of the court. 3, record 6, English, - player%20in%20position%201
Record 6, Key term(s)
- player in position 2
- player in position 3
- player in position 4
- player in position 5
- player in position 6
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- joueur en zone 1
1, record 6, French, joueur%20en%20zone%201
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- joueuse en zone 1 2, record 6, French, joueuse%20en%20zone%201
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe six zones distinctes : zone 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 et 6. Six joueurs ou joueuses couvrent ces zones : joueur en zone 1, joueur en zone 2, joueur en zone 3, joueur en zone 4, joueur en zone 5 et joueur en zone 6. 2, record 6, French, - joueur%20en%20zone%201
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position des joueurs : Au moment où le serveur frappe la balle, les joueurs des deux équipes doivent être placés sur leur propre terrain, en deux lignes de trois joueurs. Ces lignes peuvent être brisées. Les trois joueurs placés le long du filet sont les joueurs de la ligne avant, les trois autres forment la ligne arrière; ils occupent (de droite à gauche, parallèlement au filet) les positions 2, 3 et 4 pour les avants, et 1, 6 et 5 pour les arrières. Le placement des joueurs doit être conforme à l'ordre de rotation inscrit sur la feuille de match [...]. Dès que le service est effectué, les joueurs peuvent occuper n'importe quelle position sur le terrain. 3, record 6, French, - joueur%20en%20zone%201
Record 6, Key term(s)
- joueur en zone 2
- joueur en zone 3
- joueur en zone 4
- joueur en zone 5
- joueur en zone 6
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-03-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- zone 1
1, record 7, English, zone%201
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are six zones numbered 1 to 6. 2, record 7, English, - zone%201
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position of players : At the time the ball is served, players of both teams must be within their courts taking positions as follows : Three players at the net are front line players occupying from right to left positions 1, 6 and 5. The placement of players on the court must conform to the rotational order recorded on the score sheet... Immediately after the ball is served, each player may move to any section of the court. 3, record 7, English, - zone%201
Record 7, Key term(s)
- zone 2
- zone 3
- zone 4
- zone 5
- zone 6
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- zone 1
1, record 7, French, zone%201
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe six zones distinctes : zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 et 6. 1, record 7, French, - zone%201
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position des joueurs : Au moment où le serveur frappe la balle : Les joueurs des deux équipes doivent être placés sur leur propre terrain, en deux lignes de trois joueurs. Ces lignes peuvent être brisées. Les trois joueurs placés le long du filet sont les joueurs de la ligne avant, les trois autres forment la ligne arrière; ils occupent (de droite à gauche, parallèlement au filet) les positions 2, 3 et 4 pour les avants, et 1, 6 et 5 pour les arrières. Le placement des joueurs doit être conforme à l'ordre de rotation inscrit sur la feuille de match [...]. Dès que le service est effectué, les joueurs peuvent occuper n'importe quelle position sur le terrain. 2, record 7, French, - zone%201
Record 7, Key term(s)
- zone 2
- zone 3
- zone 4
- zone 5
- zone 6
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-02-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- job placement
1, record 8, English, job%20placement
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- labour exchange 2, record 8, English, labour%20exchange
correct
- labor exchange 3, record 8, English, labor%20exchange
correct
- placement 1, record 8, English, placement
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Small Business Initiative [program] announced by the minister stressed the need to impose the job order taking, screening, referral and placement services delivered to small businesses. The initiative intended to enhance the labour exchange activities through the following standards of service :... 4, record 8, English, - job%20placement
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- placement
1, record 8, French, placement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Placement : terme tiré de la Loi sur l'assurance-chômage, 1985 (avec modifications jusqu'au 1er mars 1991). 2, record 8, French, - placement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-03-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mobile mode
1, record 9, English, mobile%20mode
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both point and remote monitors can be used in a mobile mode in order to increase their spatial coverage. Such use optimizes the placement at a position where pollution may be expected given changing atmospheric conditions. 1, record 9, English, - mobile%20mode
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- régime mobile
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9gime%20mobile
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-03-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mobile monitor
1, record 10, English, mobile%20monitor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mobile Monitors. Both point and remote monitors can be used in a mobile mode in order to increase their spatial coverage. Such use optimizes the placement at a position where pollution may be expected given changing atmospheric conditions. 1, record 10, English, - mobile%20monitor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- moniteur mobile
1, record 10, French, moniteur%20mobile
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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