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THROW NET [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
- Animal Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- animal capture throw net
1, record 1, English, animal%20capture%20throw%20net
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- animal capture net 1, record 1, English, animal%20capture%20net
correct
- animal throw net 2, record 1, English, animal%20throw%20net
correct
- throw net 3, record 1, English, throw%20net
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] animal capture throw nets are bordered with a weighted rope to make it easier to throw. The added weight also makes it harder for the animal to work its way out from under the net when in motion. 1, record 1, English, - animal%20capture%20throw%20net
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
- Zootechnie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- filet de capture à lancer pour animaux
1, record 1, French, filet%20de%20capture%20%C3%A0%20lancer%20pour%20animaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- filet de capture pour animaux 2, record 1, French, filet%20de%20capture%20pour%20animaux
correct, masculine noun
- filet de capture à lancer 3, record 1, French, filet%20de%20capture%20%C3%A0%20lancer
correct, masculine noun
- filet à lancer 4, record 1, French, filet%20%C3%A0%20lancer
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Filet de capture à lancer, [qui comprend une] corde sur le pourtour du filet lestée de plomb pour permettre un meilleur lancer et [qui] permet également le plaquage du filet sur tous ses cotés au sol pour éviter la fuite de l'animal. 3, record 1, French, - filet%20de%20capture%20%C3%A0%20lancer%20pour%20animaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cast
1, record 2, English, cast
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of casting; a throw of a fishing net or line. 1, record 2, English, - cast
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A cast is also] the light piece of gut or nylon on the end of a fishing line, to which the weights, hook and bait are attached. 1, record 2, English, - cast
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lancer
1, record 2, French, lancer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jet de l'appât ou du leurre dans la pêche au lancer. 1, record 2, French, - lancer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- counter-attacking shot
1, record 3, English, counter%2Dattacking%20shot
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attacking shot to counteract another attacking short. 1, record 3, English, - counter%2Dattacking%20shot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
counterattack: term also used in table tennis. 2, record 3, English, - counter%2Dattacking%20shot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Related term: reply. 3, record 3, English, - counter%2Dattacking%20shot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If your opponent is at the net and you can not make an effective passing shot, it is best to throw up a defensive lob. On the other hand, if you are well balanced and your opponent is not crowding the net, you may elect to hit a counter-attacking shot that may be a passing short or a topspin lob. 1, record 3, English, - counter%2Dattacking%20shot
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coup de contre-attaque
1, record 3, French, coup%20de%20contre%2Dattaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'on réplique à une balle d'attaque à la suite d'une balle rapide ou précise ou que l'on déjoue un joueur en position au filet. [Phraséologie connexe : riposte, retour offensif.] 2, record 3, French, - coup%20de%20contre%2Dattaque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coup de contre-attaque : terme [également] employé au tennis de table. 1, record 3, French, - coup%20de%20contre%2Dattaque
Record 3, Key term(s)
- retour offensif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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