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THICK NECK [10 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dog and Cat Breeding
CONT

The chow chow is built compactly, with a large head and a thick coat that forms a dense ruff about the neck. The tail curls over the back or to either side of it. The coat, which can be either smooth or rough, is evenly coloured in any of various shades, most commonly reddish brown, black, or blue-gray.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chiens et chats
DEF

Race canine d'origine chinoise, de taille moyenne, à tête large et à museau relativement court, dont le pelage, long et très dense, est généralement de teinte fauve ou noire et dont la queue touffue est recourbée sur le dos.

OBS

chow-chow : La forme plurielle est chows-chows.

Key term(s)
  • chows-chows

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meats and Meat Industries
CONT

Cattle that is at least 51% black and exhibit Angus-type characteristics are eligible for "Certified Angus Beef" evaluation. However, it must meet all eight of the following criteria to be labeled "Certified Angus Beef" by USDA Graders : modest or higher degree of marbling; medium or fine marbling texture; "A" maturity; yield grade 3. 9 or leaner; moderately thick or thicker muscling; no hump on the neck exceeding 2 inches; no evidence of internal hemorrhages; no dark cutting characteristics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
CONT

Le bœuf Angus [...] est reconnu pour sa qualité, sa tendreté et son goût incomparables. C'est une viande persillée, c'est-à-dire parsemée de mince filets de collagène [...]

CONT

Chez Andy, la viande de bœuf Angus est rigoureusement sélectionnée parmi les meilleures bêtes âgées de 12 mois seulement et élevées aux grains. La viande est légèrement colorée; la texture est excellente grâce à une maturation de 35 jours.

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
DEF

A thick, elastic band of ligament imbedded between the muscle bundles on the dorsal surface of the neck, extending from the dorsal processes of the first few thoracic vertebra to a bony crest on the upper rear of the skull. Butchers call this ligament the "neck strap" or "back strap".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
DEF

Ligament cervical postérieur.

Spanish

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Record 4 2010-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

Swedish Ardennes are 15. 2-16 hands high. Their small head is heavy with smallish eyes, they have a neck that is short and thick, a short back, a wide chest, and shoulders that are well muscles. Swedish Ardennes have an immensely muscular compact body, short legs, and little feathering. They are black, brown bay, and chestnut. They can withstand extreme variations in climate, are very strong, are exceptionally eager workers, and can survive on frugal keep. Swedish Ardennes are also known for their longevity, sweet and lively temper, and overall good health.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
CONT

L'ardennais suédois est une race de cheval de trait. [...] Il s'agit d'un cheval de gros trait. Il mesure de 1,55 m à 1,62 m au garrot. Il est d'apparence trapue et inélégante, cependant il est robuste et très docile. Il bénéficie de plus d'une longue espérance de vie. Sa tête est imposante, ses yeux, petits. Son encolure est courte et large. Son dos est court, et son épaule très puissante. Ses membres sont courts et forts. La queue et la crinière sont plus touffues que chez l'ardennais, en revanche, en raison des fortes chutes de neige, ses fanons sont moins fournis. Il est généralement de robe bai, et parfois alezan ou rouan.

Spanish

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Record 5 2005-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

Norwegian Fjord. One of the oldest and more distinctive European breeds, the hardy Fjord was developed in western Norway. The breed's usual color is cream or dun, with a dark dorsal stripe. They are somewhat short, with a thick neck and shoulders, deep, wide barrel and a broad chest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Élevage des chevaux
CONT

Le cheval FJORD est une race norvégienne stabilisée depuis plus d un siècle et élevée principalement en race pure. [...] Le Fjord est à l'origine un petit cheval de montagne relativement trapu.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
  • Cría de ganado caballar
CONT

Fjord [...] Esta inhabitual raza, originaria del oeste de Noruega, ya se encuentra en toda Escandinavia y en otros paises. A pesar de que han sido domados durante años, siguen teniendo un aspecto parecido al de los caballos primitivos como el Przewalski. Poseen unos cascos firmes y son ideales para el trabajo pesado. Por su capacidad para trabajar en regiones montañosas, ahí donde los tractores no pueden acceder, su valor ha sido incalculable para los granjeros.

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Record 6 2005-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
DEF

The ridge or surface line of the neck of a horse, or other animal ...

CONT

The crest is the top of the horse's neck. It has a long muscle that contracts to raise the head, working with the other muscles in the neck. The mane runs along the top of the crest. In stallions and some specific breeds, the crest gets quite large and thick.

CONT

Stallions are more prone to have more crest along the topline of the neck than either geldings or mares, although the more a horse is worked in certain disciplines, such as dressage, the more the muscle along the topline will be toned up.

OBS

... sometimes applied to the mane which this part bears.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
DEF

Excroissance cutanée dont sont pourvus certains animaux.

CONT

Raccourcissez instantanément et nettement une rêne (la gauche si vous êtes droitier) et calez votre main sur le garrot ou sur la crête de l'encolure de votre cheval.

PHR

Crête de l'encolure.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado caballar
DEF

Protuberancia de poca extensión y altura que ofrecen algunos animales, aunque no sea carnosa, ni de pluma.

PHR

Cresta del cuello.

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Record 7 2005-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Furniture (Various)
CONT

Ultimate Pool Chaise.... Its custom-crafted features provide head-to-toe relaxation :-Ergonomic design provides full back and neck support.-Extra length and width lets you stretch out completely.-Fully adjusts to a complete recline position with a twist of the easy-access side knobs.-Gently rippled surface prevents sticking or sliding....-Thick, colorful vinyl coating protects against fading, chemicals, and rough play.-Covered with 2"-thick, ultra-buoyant closed-cell foam--no more sinking or struggling to remain upright.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mobilier divers
OBS

Chaise longue qui s'utilise dans une piscine.

Spanish

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Record 8 2004-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

The breed was formed in the mountain and steppe zone adjacent to the Volga and the Urals. The Bashkir was used as a draft and utility horse and as a producer of milk and meat. The Bashkir is a small, wide-bodied and bony horse. It has a massive head and a short and fleshy neck. The withers are low, the back erect and broad, the croup nicely rounded, the ribs long and well sprung, the chest broad and deep and the legs short and bony. The mane and tail are thick.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Élevage des chevaux
CONT

Bashkir : poney russe élevé par les Bashkirs, anciens nomades qui se sont fixés dans le sud de l'Oural. Le Bachkortostan est une république membre de la Fédération de Russie, capitale Oufa. Origines très anciennes, qui remonterait au Cheval Sauvage de Mongolie comme les autres poneys russes ; il aurait eu l'influence de chevaux de selles (Don et Budienny), de trotteurs Orlov et de chevaux lourds (Ardennais). Petit cheval (135-150), un peu plus grand que l'altai, mais très robuste, docile, polyvalent et réputé pour son endurance. On distinguerait 2 types : le Bashkir des steppes, petit et léger utilisé sous la selle, et le Bashkir des montagnes, plus lourd, pour le trait. Les juments sont traditionnellement utilisées pour la production de lait. Une particularité : une toison frisée, semblable à l'astrakan, en hiver.

Spanish

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Record 9 2004-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Horse Husbandry
DEF

Spanish horse breed.

CONT

The Andalusian takes its name from Andalusia, the region in southern Spain where it was first bred. Because it combines graceful movement with a willing temperament, it makes a quality dressage horse.... A magnificent head is set on to a fairly thick neck, with sloping shoulders and an elegantly proportioned body. The hindquarters are broad and the legs strong. The mane and tail hair is thick and long, with the tail set low.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Élevage des chevaux
DEF

Race issue de chevaux orientaux introduits en Espagne durant l'occupation maure.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
  • Cría de ganado caballar
CONT

Andaluz [...] Su procedencia es puramente española, de ahí que se le reconozca también con el nombre de “Caballo español”.

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Record 10 1978-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
OBS

(...) a huge, plant-eating American dinosaur of the Jurassic Period, which had a long, slender neck and a thick, tapering tail, and weighed as much as 30 tons(...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

Reptile fossile gigantesque (jusqu'à 40 m de long), du groupe des dinosauriens.

Spanish

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