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THRILLING [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Sociology of Recreation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- risky play
1, record 1, English, risky%20play
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Risky play is thrilling, exciting play that includes the possibility of injury.... Height, speed, danger, and other elements of risky play are all relative to the child's size.... Risky play positively impacts children's social skills, mental health, physical activity, and cognitive development. 2, record 1, English, - risky%20play
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
- Sociologie des loisirs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- jeu risqué
1, record 1, French, jeu%20risqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les jeux risqués permettent à l'enfant de découvrir et d'apprendre à respecter les possibilités et les limites de son corps. Il apprend comment le monde fonctionne et la physique des choses. Par exemple, la glace est glissante et le tabouret est instable. 2, record 1, French, - jeu%20risqu%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- beach soccer
1, record 2, English, beach%20soccer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- beach football 2, record 2, English, beach%20football
correct
- sand soccer 3, record 2, English, sand%20soccer
correct
- sand football 4, record 2, English, sand%20football
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Football played on a beach or area of sand. 5, record 2, English, - beach%20soccer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The word "soccer" in itself was supposed to be fun, thrilling, and enjoyable. But, a few great minds decided to add a little beach to the sport, thus giving birth to beach soccer. Beach soccer, also known as beach football or sand football, is played on some form of sand, preferably on the beach. 4, record 2, English, - beach%20soccer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- soccer de plage
1, record 2, French, soccer%20de%20plage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- football de sable 2, record 2, French, football%20de%20sable
correct, masculine noun
- foot de plage 3, record 2, French, foot%20de%20plage
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- soccer sur sable 4, record 2, French, soccer%20sur%20sable
correct, masculine noun
- football sur sable 5, record 2, French, football%20sur%20sable
correct, masculine noun
- foot sur sable 6, record 2, French, foot%20sur%20sable
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- beach soccer 7, record 2, French, beach%20soccer
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le soccer de plage représente une alternative extrêmement intéressante et passionnante au soccer traditionnel. La popularité et la technicité de cette discipline créée il y a dix ans n'ont cessé de se développer [...] 8, record 2, French, - soccer%20de%20plage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fútbol playa
1, record 2, Spanish, f%C3%BAtbol%20playa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El fútbol playa es una modalidad de fútbol que se juega sobre una superficie de arena lisa, entre dos equipos de cinco jugadores cada uno cuyo objetivo es marcar más goles que el equipo contrario. 1, record 2, Spanish, - f%C3%BAtbol%20playa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-02-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Campbellton Salmon Festival
1, record 3, English, Campbellton%20Salmon%20Festival
correct, New Brunswick
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Help us celebrate the world-famous Restigouche Atlantic salmon! Our Miss and Little Miss Salmon pageants are always popular, along with the Street Fest, the Parking Lot Party with live bands, a gigantic parade and spectacular fireworks on Canada Day. Enjoy one of our delicious salmon suppers, browse the book sale and pet show and take a thrilling ride on the midway, fun for the whole family at the Campbellton Salmon Festival. 1, record 3, English, - Campbellton%20Salmon%20Festival
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Festival du Saumon de Campbellton
1, record 3, French, Festival%20du%20Saumon%20de%20Campbellton
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Venez célébrer avec nous le saumon atlantique de la rivière Restigouche, dont la réputation dépasse largement les frontières du pays! Les festivités comprennent les concours Mademoiselle et Petite Demoiselle du festival, la fête dans la rue, le party dans le stationnement avec groupes de musique, une parade gigantesque et un feu d'artifice spectaculaire pour souligner en grand la fête du Canada. Régalez-vous d'un souper de saumon, faites des trouvailles à la vente de livres, voyez l'exposition d'animaux de compagnie et faites un tour de manège. 2, record 3, French, - Festival%20du%20Saumon%20de%20Campbellton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foley
1, record 4, English, foley
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- produce sound effects 2, record 4, English, produce%20sound%20effects
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The art of recreating incidental sound effects (such as footsteps) in synchronization with the visual component of a movie. 3, record 4, English, - foley
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If only someone had taken the time to foley sound effects, it could have been a thrilling recreation of a theme park. 4, record 4, English, - foley
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Named after early practitioner Jack Foley, foley artists sometimes use bizarre objects and methods to achieve sound effects, e.g. snapping celery to mimic bones being broken. 3, record 4, English, - foley
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bruiter
1, record 4, French, bruiter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organiser les bruits qui composeront la bande sonore d'un film et, plus précisément, ceux qui n'ont pu être enregistrés en direct au moment du montage. 2, record 4, French, - bruiter
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-02-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Music (General)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Unisong
1, record 5, English, Unisong
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unisong 1999, 2000 & 2001, June 28-July 7, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Each year a choir from each Canadian province and territory is invited to participate in this thrilling weekend. In 2000, we will be inviting 2000 intergenerational choristers to share a once-in-a-lifetime choral experience. 1, record 5, English, - Unisong
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Musique (Généralités)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Unisong
1, record 5, French, Unisong
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unisong 1999 est un festival canadien de chorales unique en son genre, où chanteront à l'unisson 500 jeunes choristes lors d'un vibrant rassemblement à l'occasion de la Fête du Canada, sous la direction de Bruce Pullan, chef d'orchestre invité. Des concerts de chorales individuelles seront donnés à divers endroits à Ottawa. Unisong est novateur, parce qu'il est le seul moyen permettant de rassembler, en un geste symbolique d'unité, des chorales d'enfants et de jeunes gens provenant de toutes les provinces et de tous les territoires du Canada. 1, record 5, French, - Unisong
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-02-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
- Sociology (General)
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Festival des orchestres jeunesse du Canada
1, record 6, English, Festival%20des%20orchestres%20jeunesse%20du%20Canada
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unisong 1999, 2000 & 2001, June 28-July 7, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Each year a choir from each Canadian province and territory is invited to participate in this thrilling weekend. In 2000, we will be inviting 2000 intergenerational choristers to share a once-in-a-lifetime choral experience. 1, record 6, English, - Festival%20des%20orchestres%20jeunesse%20du%20Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
- Sociologie (Généralités)
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Festival des orchestres jeunesse du Canada
1, record 6, French, Festival%20des%20orchestres%20jeunesse%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Du 11 au 14 mai 2000. 1, record 6, French, - Festival%20des%20orchestres%20jeunesse%20du%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-03-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pilomotor reflex
1, record 7, English, pilomotor%20reflex
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- trichographism 2, record 7, English, trichographism
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sympathetically mediated erection of the dermal papillae(goose flesh) and hair in response to a local cold or tactile stimulus, exposure of the body to cold, or a frightening or thrilling emotion. 2, record 7, English, - pilomotor%20reflex
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réflexe pilomoteur
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20pilomoteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Redressement des poils et phénomène de la chair de poule provoqués par l'application sur le revêtement cutané d'un stimulus nociceptif (douleur, froid) ou par des états psycho-affectifs (frayeurs, émotions diverses). L'étude de ce réflexe d'ordre sympathique peut être utilisée pour faire le diagnostic du siège de certaines affections nerveuses. 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20pilomoteur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflejo pilomotor
1, record 7, Spanish, reflejo%20pilomotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-10-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- exciting
1, record 8, English, exciting
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Causing excitement or agitation; stirring; thrilling, etc. 2, record 8, English, - exciting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- passionnant 1, record 8, French, passionnant
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-08-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Regional Dialects and Expressions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- knock your socks off
1, record 9, English, knock%20your%20socks%20off
adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
enthralling; thrilling. 1, record 9, English, - knock%20your%20socks%20off
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This week Apple finally delivers on the three-year-old challenge with two stunning new computers. ... The Yankee Group’s Raimund Wasner says he expected "knock your socks off" graphics, but "I didn’t expect them to fall that low around my ankles". 2, record 9, English, - knock%20your%20socks%20off
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Régionalismes et usages particuliers
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ébouriffant 1, record 9, French, %C3%A9bouriffant
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- qui décoiffe 1, record 9, French, qui%20d%C3%A9coiffe
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1978-12-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- News and Journalism (General)
- The Press (News and Journalism)
- Audiovisual Journalism
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sensationalistic
1, record 10, English, sensationalistic
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
of or relating to sensationalists or sensationalism. 2, record 10, English, - sensationalistic
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
sensationalism : subject matter, language, or style producing or designed to produce startling or thrilling impressions or to excite and please vulgar taste. 3, record 10, English, - sensationalistic
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
- Presse écrite
- Presse audiovisuelle
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sensationnaliste
1, record 10, French, sensationnaliste
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- sensationaliste 2, record 10, French, sensationaliste
correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui relève du sensationnalisme. 3, record 10, French, - sensationnaliste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
sensationnalisme: Recherche d'événements sensationnels, de personnages sortant du commun, surtout dans le journalisme. 4, record 10, French, - sensationnaliste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CILF préfère la graphie "sensationaliste" avec un seul n. 5, record 10, French, - sensationnaliste
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1977-09-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Singing
- Sociology of Recreation
- Anthropology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- lilting 1, record 11, English, lilting
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A series of "diddle---dee---dee's" and "dums" and thrilling blurts which supply and oral accompaniment. 1, record 11, English, - lilting
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chant
- Sociologie des loisirs
- Anthropologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- turlutage
1, record 11, French, turlutage
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chant fredonné. 1, record 11, French, - turlutage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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