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WOOD RUNNER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- baton
1, record 1, English, baton
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- relay baton 2, record 1, English, relay%20baton
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hollow cylinder of wood, metal, plastic, or cardboard approximately 12 inches long that is carried by each runner in a relay race. 3, record 1, English, - baton
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The baton must be handed to the man running the next leg of the race and the last runner must carry it across the finish line. The transfer of the baton takes place within a defined exchange zone and if the baton is dropped the runner must pick it up before continuing the race. 3, record 1, English, - baton
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- témoin
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9moin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bâton 2, record 1, French, b%C3%A2ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube [...] creux (long de 30 cm, circonférence 12 cm, poids 50 g) que le relayé passe de sa main dans la main du relayeur, à l'intérieur de la zone des 20 m prévue pour le relais. 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9moin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce tube creux de bois, de métal, de plastique ou de carton est transporté par les coureurs dans les courses à relais. 4, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9moin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le témoin qui tombe au sol ne peut être ramassé que par celui qui l'a laissé tomber. 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9moin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- testigo
1, record 1, Spanish, testigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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