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TURN CORNER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swimming lane
1, record 1, English, swimming%20lane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lane 2, record 1, English, lane
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Each of the swimming divisions in a swimming pool, six in a semi-Olympic pool (25 metres) and eight in an Olympic-size pool (50 metres). 3, record 1, English, - swimming%20lane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A lane shall be not less than 1.8 m (6 ft) wide unobstructed by steps, ladders, fountains, or overhanging pieces that may interfere with swimming or turning. (FINA requires lanes 2.5 m wide for major International Games Competition.). 4, record 1, English, - swimming%20lane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
As you approach the wall for a turn, cross over to the far left-hand corner of the lane once the people ahead of you have passed by. Make your turn in the left corner of the lane, and push off along what is now the right side of the swimming lane. 5, record 1, English, - swimming%20lane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couloir de nage
1, record 1, French, couloir%20de%20nage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couloir 2, record 1, French, couloir
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les couloirs doivent avoir une largeur minimale de 1,8 m (6 pi) et n'être obstrués par aucune marche, échelle, fontaine ou aucun objet suspendu susceptible de gêner les mouvements de nage ou de virage. (Pour les compétitions internationales importantes, la FINA exige des couloirs de 2,5 m de largeur). 3, record 1, French, - couloir%20de%20nage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une piscine semi-olympique se divise en six couloirs alors qu'une piscine olympique en compte huit, parfois dix, les deux en extrémité servant de zone tampon pour absorber les retours de vagues. 4, record 1, French, - couloir%20de%20nage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Natación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- calle
1, record 1, Spanish, calle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- carril 1, record 1, Spanish, carril
correct, masculine noun
- corchera 1, record 1, Spanish, corchera
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- additional collateral
1, record 2, English, additional%20collateral
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Pledging additional collateral is worthwhile only if it allows the producer to turn the corner financially and stay in business 2, record 2, English, - additional%20collateral
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bien additionnel grevé
1, record 2, French, bien%20additionnel%20grev%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cut the corners
1, record 3, English, cut%20the%20corners
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- take the corners 2, record 3, English, take%20the%20corners
- work the corners 2, record 3, English, work%20the%20corners
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For this, one must, in each corner or, in other words, at the end of each straight line, make the shoulders enter the corner while keeping the head placed to the inside; and, at the same time that one turns the shoulders onto the other line, one must make the haunches, in their turn, pass in the same place on the corner as did the shoulders.... This is what I call taking the corners... 2, record 3, English, - cut%20the%20corners
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When the horse has started to obey in both directions at the shoulder-in lesson, one will teach him to work the corners well. 2, record 3, English, - cut%20the%20corners
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- couper les coins
1, record 3, French, couper%20les%20coins
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- faire les coins 2, record 3, French, faire%20les%20coins
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incurver le cheval sur toute courbe. 3, record 3, French, - couper%20les%20coins
Record 3, Key term(s)
- prendre les coins
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-10-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- diagonal
1, record 4, English, diagonal
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since the next turn will be a left, you sight a straight diagonal that will take you to the curb at the northeast corner of the intersection of Fargo and James Roads.... You sight the diagonal and ride the shortest route to the northeast corner of Joy and River Streets. You note and mark the two mile mark. 2, record 4, English, - diagonal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Course Measurement Procedures - Appendix C Example - Measuring Race Course. 2, record 4, English, - diagonal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A diagonal: Diagonal route. 3, record 4, English, - diagonal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- diagonale
1, record 4, French, diagonale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La diagonale du fou. Le cyclotourisme pour les amoureux de la petite reine et des belles randonnées. 2, record 4, French, - diagonale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Diagonale : Route diagonale. 3, record 4, French, - diagonale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- diagonal
1, record 4, Spanish, diagonal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-04-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- liquid seam sealant 1, record 5, English, liquid%20seam%20sealant
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If your fabric frays a lot, seal the corner with a dot of liquid seam sealant after you have trimmed it before you turn it. 1, record 5, English, - liquid%20seam%20sealant
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- agent de scellement de couture
1, record 5, French, agent%20de%20scellement%20de%20couture
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- liquide de scellement de couture 1, record 5, French, liquide%20de%20scellement%20de%20couture
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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