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Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- curling
1, record 1, English, curling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A game developed in Scotland in which two teams of four players each throw granite rocks spinning over a stretch of ice 138 feet long and 14 feet 2 inches wide(Can.) to 15 feet 6 inches wide towards a three-ringed target in an attempt to place a rock as close as possible to the center of the rings marked by a spot called the button. 2, record 1, English, - curling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A team scores one point for each stone it places nearer the center of the rings than its opponent. After all players on both teams have delivered their stones to one end of the rink (an "end"), the stones are scored and then delivered to the opposite end. ... Though a match may be played to a stipulated number of points, most are played for a designated number of ends (as 14, 17, or 21). 3, record 1, English, - curling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Curling was a demonstration sport at the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Canada; it became an official Olympic sport at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. 4, record 1, English, - curling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- curling
1, record 1, French, curling
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sport qui consiste pour deux équipes de quatre joueurs à lancer à tour de rôle deux pierres sur une surface de glace vers une cible formée de cercles concentriques au centre desquels se trouve un point aussi appelé bouton, de façon à placer une ou plusieurs pierres le plus près possible du centre. 2, record 1, French, - curling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le curling oppose deux équipes de quatre joueurs chacune. Une partie est en général de dix «bouts» ou manches. Une manche est complète quand toutes les pierres ont été lancées d'un côté de la piste à l'autre. Durant la manche suivante, les pierres seront lancées dans la direction opposée. Chaque équipe a huit coups par manche. C'est l'équipe dont le pointage accumulé est le plus élevé qui remporte la partie. 3, record 1, French, - curling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Assez curieusement, les dictionnaires définissent le curling comme un sport où l'on joue avec un «palet» tandis que les ouvrages sur la discipline utilisent le terme «pierre», comme il se doit. 4, record 1, French, - curling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le curling a été un sport de démonstration aux Jeux Olympiques d'hiver de 1988 à Calgary (Canada); il est devenu discipline olympique officielle aux Jeux Olympiques d'hiver de 1998 à Nagano (Japon). 4, record 1, French, - curling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu'établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d'utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d'écriture de la langue française recommandent d'utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 5, record 1, French, - curling
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Curling
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- curling
1, record 1, Spanish, curling
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- disc golf
1, record 2, English, disc%20golf
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- disc-golf 2, record 2, English, disc%2Dgolf
correct
- frisbee golf 3, record 2, English, frisbee%20golf
avoid, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Disc golf relies on one’s ability to throw a disc with power and accuracy. The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest total number of throws of a golf disc. Similar to the traditional golf game, a course is composed of a number of holes, in which each player begins by throwing from the tee, and completes the hole by landing in or striking the target. 4, record 2, English, - disc%20golf
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a pole hole, an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot [lie] where the previous throw has landed. 5, record 2, English, - disc%20golf
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Frisbee®: a registered trademark. Although "frisbee" is frequently used to describe flying discs in general, its use, and the use of "frisbee golf," according to the sources consulted, should be avoided, except when one refers specifically to flying discs made by WHAM-O Inc. 6, record 2, English, - disc%20golf
Record 2, Key term(s)
- disk golf
- discgolf
- diskgolf
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- disque-golf
1, record 2, French, disque%2Dgolf
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- discogolf 1, record 2, French, discogolf
correct, masculine noun
- disc-golf 2, record 2, French, disc%2Dgolf
avoid, masculine noun
- disc golf 3, record 2, French, disc%20golf
avoid, masculine noun
- golf frisbee 4, record 2, French, golf%20frisbee
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- frisbee golf 5, record 2, French, frisbee%20golf
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeu de disque-volant, inspiré des règles du golf, qui consiste à atteindre des cibles successives en un minimum de lancers, sur un parcours aménagé. 1, record 2, French, - disque%2Dgolf
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Frisbee® : marque de commerce déposée de WHAM-O Inc. Il faut donc éviter d'employer le terme «frisbee» pour désigner un disque de disc-golf et les termes «golf frisbee» ainsi que «frisbee golf» pour désigner le disque-golf. 6, record 2, French, - disque%2Dgolf
Record 2, Key term(s)
- disk golf
- disk-golf
- golf à disque
- golf de disque
- discgolf
- diskgolf
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- underthrow a rock
1, record 3, English, underthrow%20a%20rock
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- underthrow a stone 2, record 3, English, underthrow%20a%20stone
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To throw a rock with too little weight, that is with not enough weight to cover the expected distance on the sheet, from the release point to the spot indicated by the skip. 3, record 3, English, - underthrow%20a%20rock
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antonym: to overthrow a rock. 3, record 3, English, - underthrow%20a%20rock
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lancer une pierre trop faiblement
1, record 3, French, lancer%20une%20pierre%20trop%20faiblement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lancer une pierre avec insuffisamment de pesanteur 2, record 3, French, lancer%20une%20pierre%20avec%20insuffisamment%20de%20pesanteur
correct
- lancer une pierre avec insuffisamment de vigueur 2, record 3, French, lancer%20une%20pierre%20avec%20insuffisamment%20de%20vigueur
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lancer une pierre avec moins de poids de propulsion que ce qui est nécessaire pour couvrir la distance entre le lâcher et le point indiqué par le ou la skip. 2, record 3, French, - lancer%20une%20pierre%20trop%20faiblement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antonyme : lancer une pierre avec trop de pesanteur, trop de vigueur. 2, record 3, French, - lancer%20une%20pierre%20trop%20faiblement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- overthrow a rock
1, record 4, English, overthrow%20a%20rock
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- overthrow a stone 2, record 4, English, overthrow%20a%20stone
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To throw a rock with too much weight, that is with more weight than needed to cover the expected distance on the sheet, from the release point to the spot indicated by the skip. 3, record 4, English, - overthrow%20a%20rock
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lancer une pierre lourdement
1, record 4, French, lancer%20une%20pierre%20lourdement
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lancer une pierre avec trop de vigueur 2, record 4, French, lancer%20une%20pierre%20avec%20trop%20de%20vigueur
correct
- lancer une pierre avec trop de pesanteur 3, record 4, French, lancer%20une%20pierre%20avec%20trop%20de%20pesanteur
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lancer une pierre avec plus de poids de propulsion que ce qui est nécessaire pour lui faire couvrir la distance entre le lâcher et le point indiqué par le ou la skip. 3, record 4, French, - lancer%20une%20pierre%20lourdement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- delivery
1, record 5, English, delivery
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- throw 2, record 5, English, throw
correct, see observation, noun
- shot 3, record 5, English, shot
correct, see observation, noun
- stroke 2, record 5, English, stroke
correct, see observation, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act, action or manner of putting a curling rock in motion by an appropriate swing and the necessary momentum, weight and turn to position it on the play, or move or put out of play other rocks already lying on the sheet. 4, record 5, English, - delivery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sound curling delivery requires accomplishment in four technical areas. Alignment, Timing, Balance, and Release. The delivery must be straight, the movements properly coordinated, the body in balance, and the release controlled and consistent. As each skill improves, so does accuracy. In addition to the technical aspects, a sound curling delivery requires a delicate "feel" for weight, and sound mental skills. 5, record 5, English, - delivery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The technical term is "delivery" : it bears all the efficiency needed to position a rock on the intended target. The word "shot" is a more common term while "throw" and "stroke" express more force and vigour, or the action of a rock against another, than the conjugated strength and precision needed to place a rock on the targeted spot. 4, record 5, English, - delivery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Delivery/throw of a (curling) stone/rock. 4, record 5, English, - delivery
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lancer
1, record 5, French, lancer
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- coup 2, record 5, French, coup
correct, see observation, masculine noun, generic
- tir 3, record 5, French, tir
see observation, masculine noun, Europe
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mise en mouvement d'une pierre en lui donnant, par l'élan adéquat, l'impulsion, la pesanteur et l'effet nécessaires pour qu'elle se positionne sur le jeu, ou déplace ou sorte du jeu d'autres pierres qui y sont déjà immobilisées. 4, record 5, French, - lancer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En curling, le terme technique est le «lancer d'une pierre»; il porte toute la finesse de précision requise pour atteindre la cible désignée avec l'effet nécessaire pour y parvenir. Le terme «coup» est davantage un générique venant de l'expression «réussir un bon coup». Quant à «tir», il est moins approprié vu que le curleur cherche davantage à «placer» sa pierre et qu'à la «propulser» de toutes ses forces. 4, record 5, French, - lancer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Lancer d'une pierre. 5, record 5, French, - lancer
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-09-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 6, English, deliver
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- deliver a rock 2, record 6, English, deliver%20a%20rock
correct, verb phrase, Canada
- deliver a stone 3, record 6, English, deliver%20a%20stone
correct, verb phrase
- deliver a shot 4, record 6, English, deliver%20a%20shot
correct, verb phrase
- play a rock 2, record 6, English, play%20a%20rock
correct, verb phrase, Canada
- play a stone 2, record 6, English, play%20a%20stone
correct, verb phrase
- throw a rock 2, record 6, English, throw%20a%20rock
correct, verb phrase, Canada
- throw a stone 2, record 6, English, throw%20a%20stone
correct, verb phrase
- pull a rock 2, record 6, English, pull%20a%20rock
correct, verb phrase, Canada
- pull a stone 2, record 6, English, pull%20a%20stone
correct, verb phrase
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To put a curling rock in motion by an appropriate swing and the necessary momentum, weight and turn to position it on the play, or put out or push elsewhere other rocks already laying on the sheet. 5, record 6, English, - deliver
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each player delivers two stones, alternately with his opponent, from one end of the playing area to a target about 42 yards away. 6, record 6, English, - deliver
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The technical term is "deliver" : it bears all the efficiency needed to position a rock on the intended target. The words "throw" and "pull" express more force and vigour than the conjugated strength and precision needed to place a rock on the targeted spot. 5, record 6, English, - deliver
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lancer
1, record 6, French, lancer
correct, verb, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- lancer une pierre 2, record 6, French, lancer%20une%20pierre
correct, Canada
- lâcher 1, record 6, French, l%C3%A2cher
correct, see observation, verb, France
- lâcher une pierre 1, record 6, French, l%C3%A2cher%20une%20pierre
correct, see observation, France
- tirer 3, record 6, French, tirer
see observation, France
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mettre une pierre en mouvement en lui donnant, par l'élan adéquat, l'impulsion, la pesanteur et l'effet nécessaires pour qu'elle se positionne sur le jeu, ou déplace ou sorte du jeu d'autres pierres qui y sont déjà immobilisées. 4, record 6, French, - lancer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les équipes se composent de 4 joueurs [...] qui tirent chacun deux pierres. 3, record 6, French, - lancer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, on distingue entre «lâcher une pierre», la laisser glisser sur la piste en relâchant la prise de la main sur la poignée, et «lancer une pierre», l'ensemble de l'élan pour mettre une pierre en mouvement sur le jeu. 4, record 6, French, - lancer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le curling étant un jeu d'adresse, le terme «tirer» est plutôt rustre pour désigner le lancer de la pierre qui se veut toujours un geste contenu et précis, parfois en puissance mais souvent en retenue. 4, record 6, French, - lancer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-08-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- be right on target
1, record 7, English, be%20right%20on%20target
correct, verb phrase
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For a rock, to hit the target indicated by the brush or broom of the skip. For the curler, to throw a rock that comes to lay exactly on the spot so indicated by the skip. 2, record 7, English, - be%20right%20on%20target
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- atteindre la cible
1, record 7, French, atteindre%20la%20cible
correct, verb phrase
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour une pierre, s'immobiliser exactement à l'endroit qui avait été indiqué par le balai ou la brosse du capitaine. Pour un curleur ou une curleuse, parvenir à placer la pierre à cet endroit. 2, record 7, French, - atteindre%20la%20cible
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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