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TURNING MOVEMENT [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- forechecking
1, record 1, English, forechecking
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- forecheck 2, record 1, English, forecheck
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forechecking is another excellent way of turning over possession of the puck. A good forechecker always approaches his opponent on an angle. Under full control of his movement, he forces the man toward the board making contact with him to separate him from the puck. 3, record 1, English, - forechecking
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fore-checking
- fore checking
- fore-check
- fore check
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échec avant
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chec%20avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- turning movement
1, record 2, English, turning%20movement
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A variation of the envelopment in which the attacking force passes around or over the enemy’s principal defensive positions to secure objectives deep in the enemy’s rear to force the enemy to abandon his position or divert major forces to meet the threat. 2, record 2, English, - turning%20movement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
turning movement : term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - turning%20movement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mouvement tournant
1, record 2, French, mouvement%20tournant
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme de manœuvre d'enveloppement par laquelle un élément d'attaque contourne ou survole les positions défensives principales de l'ennemi afin de s'emparer d'objectifs situés sur ses arrières, cette menace l'obligeant ainsi à abandonner ses positions ou à déplacer des forces importantes. 2, record 2, French, - mouvement%20tournant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mouvement tournant : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - mouvement%20tournant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- movimiento envolvente
1, record 2, Spanish, movimiento%20envolvente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de maniobra envolvente en la que un elemento atacante pasa rodeando o por encima de las posiciones defensivas principales del enemigo para fijar los objetivos situados a retaguardia, obligándole así a abandonar estas posiciones defensivas o emplear más fuerzas para afrontar la amenaza. 1, record 2, Spanish, - movimiento%20envolvente
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Road Networks
- Road Traffic
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- auxiliary lane
1, record 3, English, auxiliary%20lane
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of the roadway adjoining the traveled way for speed change, turning, weaving, truck climbing, maneuvering of entering and leaving traffic, and other purposes supplementary to through-traffic movement. 2, record 3, English, - auxiliary%20lane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
auxiliary lane: term proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 3, English, - auxiliary%20lane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux routiers
- Circulation routière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- voie auxiliaire
1, record 3, French, voie%20auxiliaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la chaussée contiguë à la voie de circulation utilisée, selon le cas, comme bande de stationnement, voie d'accélération ou de décélération ou comme toute autre voie affectée à des usages autres que l'écoulement normal en section courante. 2, record 3, French, - voie%20auxiliaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voie auxiliaire : terme et définition recommandés par l'OLF. 3, record 3, French, - voie%20auxiliaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
voie auxiliaire : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route. 4, record 3, French, - voie%20auxiliaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Redes viales
- Tránsito vial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- carril auxiliar
1, record 3, Spanish, carril%20auxiliar
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carril de aceleración y carril de entrada: Es un carril auxiliar cuyo objeto es facilitar la entrada de los vehículos a la vía. Se debe usar para alcanzar una velocidad adecuada para incorporarse a la circulación. En caso de tener que ceder el paso, se detendrá el vehículo al principio del carril para posteriormente acelerar. 2, record 3, Spanish, - carril%20auxiliar
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surveys (Public Relations)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- audience flow
1, record 4, English, audience%20flow
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The movement of a specific program audience to or from a station or channel as well as the length of time before switching or turning a station or channel off. 1, record 4, English, - audience%20flow
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Enquêtes et sondages (Relations publiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- renouvellement de l'audience
1, record 4, French, renouvellement%20de%20l%27audience
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mouvement d'audience 1, record 4, French, mouvement%20d%27audience
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lost turn
1, record 5, English, lost%20turn
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- lost spin 2, record 5, English, lost%20spin
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The reaction of] a rock [having] lost its initial rotation or [that] starts to spin in the opposite direction to that given at delivery. 3, record 5, English, - lost%20turn
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
turn, spin (nouns): While delivering, a rotational movement on itself given to a rock at the point of release by a slight push of the fingertips on the handle. 2, record 5, English, - lost%20turn
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A rock can be delivered without a rotational effect(straight handle) to reach the target or hit another rock, or with a rotational movement(spin or turn). This movement can be slight, the rock not executing a complete turn on itself before coming to a stop, or more important, the rock spinning or turning on itself while rolling on the sheet. 2, record 5, English, - lost%20turn
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- effet perdu
1, record 5, French, effet%20perdu
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tour perdu 2, record 5, French, tour%20perdu
correct, masculine noun
- poignée perdue 2, record 5, French, poign%C3%A9e%20perdue
correct, feminine noun, Canada, regional
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Réaction d'une] pierre en mouvement qui cesse de tourner ou qui prend l'effet contraire à celui qui lui a été donné au départ. 2, record 5, French, - effet%20perdu
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mouvement de rotation, rotation : En lançant une pierre, mouvement de tournoiement sur elle-même imparti, au moment du lâcher, par une légère poussée des doigts sur le manche. 3, record 5, French, - effet%20perdu
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une pierre peut être lancée sans effet pour atteindre la cible ou frapper une autre pierre, ou l'être avec effet de rotation sur elle-même. Le mouvement de rotation peut être léger, la pierre n'exécutant pas un tour complet avant de s'immobiliser, ou plus prononcé, la pierre tournoyant et effectuant plusieurs tours sur elle-même tout en avançant. 3, record 5, French, - effet%20perdu
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- motion dynamics
1, record 6, English, motion%20dynamics
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tumbling of objects in a display with respect to a stationary observer or the movement of objects that gives the viewer the impression of turning around them. 2, record 6, English, - motion%20dynamics
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The movement of objects in a display image which gives the observer the impression either that the objects are moving with respect to his stationary position or that the observer is moving about, with, or within the objects. 3, record 6, English, - motion%20dynamics
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition (source ISO-IEC-2382-13) standardized by ISO. 4, record 6, English, - motion%20dynamics
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dynamique d'animation
1, record 6, French, dynamique%20d%27animation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- dynamique d'action 2, record 6, French, dynamique%20d%27action
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déplacement des objets à l'écran par rapport à un observateur fixe, ou mouvement donnant à l'observateur l'impression de tourner autour de l'objet. 1, record 6, French, - dynamique%20d%27animation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Déplacement des objets à l'écran donnant à l'observateur l'impression soit que les objets se déplacent par rapport à sa propre position, soit que lui-même se déplace autour ou à l'intérieur des objets ou en même temps qu'eux. 2, record 6, French, - dynamique%20d%27animation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dynamique d'action : terme et définition (source ISO-IEC-2382-13) normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 6, French, - dynamique%20d%27animation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- impressioning
1, record 7, English, impressioning
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique of fitting a key to an existing combination in a lock, without taking the lock apart, when no existing key is available to copy. 2, record 7, English, - impressioning
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The method involves binding the tumblers in their chambers with a turning action on an inserted key blank so that up and down or in and out movement of the blank will cause a small mark, called an impression, to appear along the top edge of the key blade for each of the bound tumblers. The locksmith files each key cut until impressions stop appearing. 2, record 7, English, - impressioning
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- moulage
1, record 7, French, moulage
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-08-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Freeways and Expressways
- Road Networks
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ramp
1, record 8, English, ramp
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- interchange ramp 2, record 8, English, interchange%20ramp
correct
- slip road 3, record 8, English, slip%20road
correct, Great Britain
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A turning roadway to permit the movement of traffic from one through roadway to another. 1, record 8, English, - ramp
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Autoroutes et voies rapides
- Réseaux routiers
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bretelle
1, record 8, French, bretelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- bretelle de raccordement 2, record 8, French, bretelle%20de%20raccordement
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaussée de raccordement qui relie une route principale à une autre. 3, record 8, French, - bretelle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À un carrefour dénivelé, les bretelles reliant deux autoroutes ou une autoroute et une route secondaire doivent posséder les mêmes caractéristiques physiques et opérationnelles que les autoroutes : restrictions d'accès, interdiction d'arrêt et espace pour les arrêts d'urgence. 3, record 8, French, - bretelle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Autopistas y vías rápidas
- Redes viales
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- vía de enlace
1, record 8, Spanish, v%C3%ADa%20de%20enlace
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- segmento de conexión 1, record 8, Spanish, segmento%20de%20conexi%C3%B3n
masculine noun
- rampa de acceso 2, record 8, Spanish, rampa%20de%20acceso
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-04-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Road Safety
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rollover
1, record 9, English, rollover
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- roll-over 1, record 9, English, roll%2Dover
correct, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In an accident, movement of a car turning over and over. 2, record 9, English, - rollover
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité routière
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tonneau
1, record 9, French, tonneau
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accident par lequel une automobile fait un tour complet en pivotant autour de son axe longitudinal. 2, record 9, French, - tonneau
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad vial
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- vuelco de campana
1, record 9, Spanish, vuelco%20de%20campana
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- volcamiento 2, record 9, Spanish, volcamiento
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sliding bed sawing machine
1, record 10, English, sliding%20bed%20sawing%20machine
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- movable bed sawing machine 2, record 10, English, movable%20bed%20sawing%20machine
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most popular type of sawing machine is the movable bed type... The movable bed allows the top half of the machine which houses the head to move backwards of forwards by turning a large screw head situated in front of the machine. This movement allows for the correct positioning of the saw blade in conjunction with the stone. 3, record 10, English, - sliding%20bed%20sawing%20machine
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "fixed bed sawing machine." 4, record 10, English, - sliding%20bed%20sawing%20machine
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- machine de sciage à banc coulissant
1, record 10, French, machine%20de%20sciage%20%C3%A0%20banc%20coulissant
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par opposition à «machine de sciage à banc fixe». 2, record 10, French, - machine%20de%20sciage%20%C3%A0%20banc%20coulissant
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sliding bed
1, record 11, English, sliding%20bed
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- movable bed 2, record 11, English, movable%20bed
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most popular type of sawing machine is the movable bed type... The movable bed allows the top half of the machine which houses the head to move backwards of forwards by turning a large screw head situated in front of the machine. This movement allows for the correct positioning of the saw blade in conjunction with the stone. 3, record 11, English, - sliding%20bed
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "fixed bed." 4, record 11, English, - sliding%20bed
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- banc coulissant
1, record 11, French, banc%20coulissant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le banc coulissant permet de faire avancer ou reculer la tête de sciage à l'aide de la vis de commande située à l'avant de la machine. Le déplacement permet de positionner correctement le disque de sciage par rapport au diamant. 2, record 11, French, - banc%20coulissant
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par opposition à «banc fixe». 3, record 11, French, - banc%20coulissant
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-01-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Botany
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hertzotropism
1, record 12, English, hertzotropism
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A turning movement due to the influence of the Hertzian waves, whence the stem. 1, record 12, English, - hertzotropism
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Botanique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- hertzotropisme
1, record 12, French, hertzotropisme
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tropisme dû à l'action des ondes hertziennes et qui se traduit par une courbure qui éloigne le végétal de la source. 1, record 12, French, - hertzotropisme
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-07-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- rotary
1, record 13, English, rotary
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- rotary machine 1, record 13, English, rotary%20machine
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The machine employed to impart rotational power to the drill stem while at the same time permitting vertical movement of the pipe for rotary drilling. 1, record 13, English, - rotary
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modern rotary machines employ a special component, the rotary bushing, to turn the kelly bushing, which permits vertical movement of the kelly while the stem is turning. 1, record 13, English, - rotary
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- machine rotary
1, record 13, French, machine%20rotary
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- machine de forage rotary 1, record 13, French, machine%20de%20forage%20rotary
proposal, feminine noun
- foreuse rotary 1, record 13, French, foreuse%20rotary
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-11-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- impart a turn
1, record 14, English, impart%20a%20turn
correct, see observation, verb phrase
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- impart a spin 2, record 14, English, impart%20a%20spin
correct, see observation, verb phrase
- spin a rock 3, record 14, English, spin%20a%20rock
correct, verb phrase, Canada
- spin a stone 2, record 14, English, spin%20a%20stone
correct, verb phrase
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At the point of release while delivering, to give a rock a rotational movement on itself with a slight push of the fingertips on the handle. 2, record 14, English, - impart%20a%20turn
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rock can be delivered without a rotational effect(straight handle) to reach the target or hit another rock, or with a rotational movement(spin or turn). The movement can be slight(impart a turn), the rock not executing a complete turn on itself before coming to a stop, or more important(impart a spin), the rock spinning or turning on itself while rolling on the sheet. 2, record 14, English, - impart%20a%20turn
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- imprimer un mouvement de rotation
1, record 14, French, imprimer%20un%20mouvement%20de%20rotation
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- faire tourner une pierre 2, record 14, French, faire%20tourner%20une%20pierre
correct
- faire tournoyer une pierre 2, record 14, French, faire%20tournoyer%20une%20pierre
correct
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au moment du lâcher d'une pierre en la lançant, la faire tourner sur elle-même par une légère poussée des doigts sur le manche. 3, record 14, French, - imprimer%20un%20mouvement%20de%20rotation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une pierre peut être lancée sans effet pour atteindre la cible ou frapper une autre pierre, ou l'être avec effet de rotation sur elle-même. Le mouvement de rotation peut être léger (faire tourner), la pierre n'exécutant pas un tour complet avant de s'immobiliser, ou plus prononcé (faire tournoyer), la pierre effectuant plusieurs tours sur elle-même tout en avançant. 3, record 14, French, - imprimer%20un%20mouvement%20de%20rotation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-09-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- feather
1, record 15, English, feather
correct, verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Turning the oar blades from a vertical to a parallel position during the lean-forward movement. This allows the blade edge to cut through the air with the least amount of wind resistance when rowing... 2, record 15, English, - feather
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The oar] is held flat, or "feathered", between the strokes in order to reduce wind resistance and to avoid hitting waves ... 3, record 15, English, - feather
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- plumer
1, record 15, French, plumer
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- retourner la pelle 2, record 15, French, retourner%20la%20pelle
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand les palettes sont hors de l'eau, elles sont [...] à plat en touchant l'eau avec le dos des palettes; vous ramez alors en plumant. 3, record 15, French, - plumer
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1999-08-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- turn
1, record 16, English, turn
correct, see observation, noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- spin 2, record 16, English, spin
correct, see observation, noun
- rotation 2, record 16, English, rotation
correct, see observation, noun
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
While delivering, a rotational movement on itself given to a rock at the point of release by a slight push of the fingertips on the handle. 2, record 16, English, - turn
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rock can be delivered without a rotational effect(straight handle) to reach the target or hit another rock, or with a rotational movement(spin or turn). This movement can be slight, the rock not executing a complete turn on itself before coming to a stop, or more important, the rock spinning or turning on itself while rolling on the sheet. 2, record 16, English, - turn
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de rotation
1, record 16, French, mouvement%20de%20rotation
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- rotation 2, record 16, French, rotation
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En lançant une pierre, mouvement de tournoiement sur elle-même imparti, au moment du lâcher, par une légère poussée des doigts sur le manche. 2, record 16, French, - mouvement%20de%20rotation
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une pierre peut être lancée sans effet pour atteindre la cible ou frapper une autre pierre, ou l'être avec effet de rotation sur elle-même. Le mouvement de rotation peut être léger, la pierre n'exécutant pas un tour complet avant de s'immobiliser, ou plus prononcé, la pierre tournoyant et effectuant plusieurs tours sur elle-même tout en avançant. 2, record 16, French, - mouvement%20de%20rotation
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1999-08-27
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- spin placed on a rock
1, record 17, English, spin%20placed%20on%20a%20rock
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- rotational effect on a rock 2, record 17, English, rotational%20effect%20on%20a%20rock
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At the point of release while delivering, the effect given to the rock by a slight push of the fingertips on the handle, making it rotate on itself. 2, record 17, English, - spin%20placed%20on%20a%20rock
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rock can be delivered without a rotational effect(straight handle) to reach the target or hit another rock, or with a rotational movement(spin or turn). This movement can be slight, the rock not executing a complete turn on itself before coming to a stop, or more important, the rock spinning or turning on itself while rolling on the sheet. 2, record 17, English, - spin%20placed%20on%20a%20rock
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- effet de rotation donné à une pierre
1, record 17, French, effet%20de%20rotation%20donn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20pierre
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au moment du lâcher d'une pierre en la lançant, effet de tournoiement sur elle-même imparti par une poussée des doigts sur le manche. 2, record 17, French, - effet%20de%20rotation%20donn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20pierre
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une pierre peut être lancée sans effet pour atteindre la cible ou frapper une autre pierre, ou l'être avec effet de rotation sur elle-même. Le mouvement de rotation peut être léger, la pierre n'exécutant pas un tour complet avant de s'immobiliser, ou plus prononcé, la pierre tournoyant et effectuant plusieurs tours sur elle-même tout en avançant. 2, record 17, French, - effet%20de%20rotation%20donn%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20pierre
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1995-02-02
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- elbow strike 1, record 18, English, elbow%20strike
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- elbow smash 2, record 18, English, elbow%20smash
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In traditional karate, it is an offensive striking technique using the bent elbow, either in an upward, a downward, a sideway, or a circular motion. 3, record 18, English, - elbow%20strike
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elbow strikes can be made to the front, back or sides--rising, falling or turning to the side--when movement of the torso is restricted, you are grasped from behind, or the opponent has grabbed your arm. 4, record 18, English, - elbow%20strike
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Deliver a side elbow smash to the jaw and then reverse it to the other side. 2, record 18, English, - elbow%20strike
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- coup de coude
1, record 18, French, coup%20de%20coude
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- technique de coude 2, record 18, French, technique%20de%20coude
feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En karaté traditionnel, c'est une technique d'attaque ou de contre-attaque qui utilise le coude plié au maximum pour frapper vers le haut, vers le bas, de côté, ou dans un mouvement circulaire. 3, record 18, French, - coup%20de%20coude
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les coups de coude («empi-uchi», ou «hiji-ate») [...] Cette arme naturelle est d'une grande utilisé en corps à corps ou sur petites distances. 2, record 18, French, - coup%20de%20coude
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Correctement focalisée, une technique de coude est en général décisive, mettant fin au combat. 2, record 18, French, - coup%20de%20coude
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes français et anglais proviennent du terme japonais «empi-uchi», dont l'utilisation est de loin la plus répandue dans toutes les écoles de karaté traditionnel. 3, record 18, French, - coup%20de%20coude
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1990-08-01
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- turning arc 1, record 19, English, turning%20arc
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"The amount of rudder movement towards the direction of turn determines the turning arc of the nose wheel". 1, record 19, English, - turning%20arc
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- orientation
1, record 19, French, orientation
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"La grandeur du déplacement du palonnier dans le sens du virage détermine l'orientation de la roue avant". 1, record 19, French, - orientation
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1986-09-30
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Milling (Machine-Tooling)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- backlash eliminator
1, record 20, English, backlash%20eliminator
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This device, when engaged, eliminates the backlash(play) between the nut and the table leadscrew permitting the operation of climb(down) milling... Two independent nuts are mounted on the lead screw. These nuts engage a common crown gear which in turn meshes with a rack. Axial movement of the rack is controlled by the backlash eliminator engaging knob located on the front of the saddle. By turning the knob "in", the nuts are forced to move along the leadscrew in opposite directions, removing all backlash. 1, record 20, English, - backlash%20eliminator
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Fraisage (Usinage)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme de reprise des jeux
1, record 20, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20reprise%20des%20jeux
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de rattrapage de jeu 2, record 20, French, dispositif%20de%20rattrapage%20de%20jeu
masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1985-06-28
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Ornamental Timepieces
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- candle clock
1, record 21, English, candle%20clock
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horizontal movement on a stand consisting of a hollow, translucent globe, with candle inside and with hourly numbers outside, turning against a fixed indicator. 1, record 21, English, - candle%20clock
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Horlogerie d'art
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- nocturne
1, record 21, French, nocturne
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette pendule doit son nom au fait qu'elle était utilisée principalement la nuit, car une lampe à huile ou une bougie placée derrière le mécanisme permettait la luminosité de l'heure par transparence. Cette nocturne a un échappement à palettes articulées dit du "Chevalier de Béthune". Le trépied est pliable. Berne ou Bâle du XVIIIe siècle. 1, record 21, French, - nocturne
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1981-07-27
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Astronautics
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- oculogyral illusion 1, record 22, English, oculogyral%20illusion
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- optogyral illusion 1, record 22, English, optogyral%20illusion
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The apparent movement and displacement of an object, fixed with respect to the observer, which accompanies and is in the same direction as the sensation of turning evoked by adequate stimulation of the semicircular canal receptors. 1, record 22, English, - oculogyral%20illusion
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Astronautique
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- illusion oculogyre
1, record 22, French, illusion%20oculogyre
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- illusion optogyre 1, record 22, French, illusion%20optogyre
feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement et déplacement apparents d'un objet, fixé par rapport à l'observateur, qui accompagnent et se produisent dans la même direction que la sensation de rotation provoquée par une excitation appropriée des récepteurs des canaux semi-circulaires. 1, record 22, French, - illusion%20oculogyre
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1981-07-27
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- purkinje phenomenon 1, record 23, English, purkinje%20phenomenon
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Head movement induced apparent change in the earth-reference plane of a post-rotatory sensation of turning. 1, record 23, English, - purkinje%20phenomenon
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- phénomène de purkinje
1, record 23, French, ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20de%20purkinje
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modification subjective du plan de référence terrestre induite par le mouvement de la tête, dans la sensation de rotation consécutive à un mouvement rotatoire. 1, record 23, French, - ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20de%20purkinje
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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