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ZIG-ZAG [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- counter-change of hand
1, record 1, English, counter%2Dchange%20of%20hand
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- counter change of hand 2, record 1, English, counter%20change%20of%20hand
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A half-pass, performed from the centre line to the track and back to the centre line, or vice versa. 3, record 1, English, - counter%2Dchange%20of%20hand
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The half-pass is also shown in the form of a zig-zag or counter change of hand, requiring flying changes of leg when done in canter. 4, record 1, English, - counter%2Dchange%20of%20hand
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
half-pass: A foward and sideways movement on two tracks, in which the horse is very slightly bent through the length of his body in the direction in which he is going. Half-pass may be performed in walk, trot or canter. 3, record 1, English, - counter%2Dchange%20of%20hand
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Related term: zigzag half-pass. 5, record 1, English, - counter%2Dchange%20of%20hand
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contre-changement de main
1, record 1, French, contre%2Dchangement%20de%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Comme dans le changement de main [manœuvre qui consiste à prendre] l'autre diagonale pour revenir juste avant l'autre coin du côté que l'on vient de quitter. 2, record 1, French, - contre%2Dchangement%20de%20main
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme connexe : zigzag. 3, record 1, French, - contre%2Dchangement%20de%20main
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contracambio de mano
1, record 1, Spanish, contracambio%20de%20mano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término relacionado: zig-zag. 2, record 1, Spanish, - contracambio%20de%20mano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- half-pass
1, record 2, English, half%2Dpass
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- traversal 2, record 2, English, traversal
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A forward and sideways movement on two tracks, in which the horse is very slighty bent through the length of his body in the direction in which he is going. 3, record 2, English, - half%2Dpass
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The half-pass is widely used in all advanced dressage and, when well performed, is a very elegant and impressive movement. When performed from one side of the arena to the other it is often referred to as "traversal. "The half-pass is also shown in the form of a zig-zag or counter change of hand, requiring flying changes of leg when done in canter. The horse should be slightly bent in the direction in which he is moving. 2, record 2, English, - half%2Dpass
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Half-pass may be performed in walk, trot or canter. 3, record 2, English, - half%2Dpass
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
half-pass: term belonging to dressage, an event in equestrian sports. 4, record 2, English, - half%2Dpass
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appuyer
1, record 2, French, appuyer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice dans lequel le cheval se déplace latéralement, les antérieurs et les postérieurs sur deux pistes distinctes. 2, record 2, French, - appuyer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appuyer : terme propre au dressage, une épreuve en sports équestres; également un air de manège. 3, record 2, French, - appuyer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- apoyo
1, record 2, Spanish, apoyo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apoyo. Es una variante de la cabeza al muro, ejecutado sobre la diagonal en vez de a lo largo del muro. Puede ser realizado al trote reunido o a galope reunido […] El caballo debe estar ligeramente incurvado en la dirección del movimiento y alrededor de la pierna interior del jinete. 2, record 2, Spanish, - apoyo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-12-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- zig-zag diplomacy
1, record 3, English, zig%2Dzag%20diplomacy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- zigs and zags diplomacy 1, record 3, English, zigs%20and%20zags%20diplomacy
correct
- step-by-step diplomacy 1, record 3, English, step%2Dby%2Dstep%20diplomacy
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During his October 1977 address to the United Nations General Assembly, U. S. President Jimmy Carter described zig-zag diplomacy as it pertains to the Middle East crisis(Israeli-Arab States) :"A Geneva settlement is like a tall mountain, full of crevices and sharp rocks. Therefore, you don’t go to it in a straight line. You go through zigs and zags. You even go down a little bit, then you keep moving. As long as you know where you’re going, that's what's important. And we know where we’re going. We know we’ve got to make zigs and zags. " 2, record 3, English, - zig%2Dzag%20diplomacy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- diplomatie du pas à pas
1, record 3, French, diplomatie%20du%20pas%20%C3%A0%20pas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aussi la posture pro-occidentale de la Jordanie fut préservée tout le long du processus de désengagement, bien que la diplomatie du pas à pas n’ait pas offert [au président irakien] de vrais bénéfices. 2, record 3, French, - diplomatie%20du%20pas%20%C3%A0%20pas
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
- Tourist Activities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pedestrian trail
1, record 4, English, pedestrian%20trail
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- pedestrian path 2, record 4, English, pedestrian%20path
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circulation route or line along which people move. 3, record 4, English, - pedestrian%20trail
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Design of paths may provide [the opportunity to the pedestrian to discover attractive elements of a city] in the following ways : 1) By avoiding long, continuous straight lines and use zig-zag lines instead. 2) By creating variation in the landscape along paths. 3) By making rest areas available along paths with play space for children. 4) By creating points of unobstructed view to the open landscape. 5) By creating "shade stations" along pedestrian paths wherever appropriate for protection. 4, record 4, English, - pedestrian%20trail
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pedestrian trail: term used by Parks Canada. 5, record 4, English, - pedestrian%20trail
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pedestrian path: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 6, record 4, English, - pedestrian%20trail
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du territoire
- Activités touristiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sentier piétonnier
1, record 4, French, sentier%20pi%C3%A9tonnier
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sentier piéton 2, record 4, French, sentier%20pi%C3%A9ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Endroit réservé à la circulation des piétons d'environ 0,70 m de large, le plus souvent en simple terre battue, sablée ou non. 3, record 4, French, - sentier%20pi%C3%A9tonnier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sentier piétonnier; sentier piéton : termes en usage à Parcs Canada. 4, record 4, French, - sentier%20pi%C3%A9tonnier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sentier piétonnier : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 5, record 4, French, - sentier%20pi%C3%A9tonnier
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación de zonas (Urbanismo)
- Actividades turísticas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sendero peatonal
1, record 4, Spanish, sendero%20peatonal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inauguran ciclovía y sendero peatonal en Parque Forestal. La pista está hecha de maicillo compactado que mantiene el estilo del Parque Forestal y contempla un bandejón central de plantas que separa el tránsito de bicicletas con el de peatones. 1, record 4, Spanish, - sendero%20peatonal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cloth spreader
1, record 5, English, cloth%20spreader
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- cloth spreading machine 2, record 5, English, cloth%20spreading%20machine
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A machine that] spreads layers of cloth on table preparatory to marking and cutting parts for such articles as garments, mattress or upholstery covers. 3, record 5, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloth spreading machine. A spreading carriage is mounted to reciprocate to-and-fro along a spreading table. A support for a bale of cloth is carried by holding means mounted on the table, and a calender assembly is mounted on the carriage. The cloth-bale support is adjustable relatively to the carriage in a direction parallel to the direction of reciprocation of the carriage, as by a photocell responsive to changes of position of the vertical plane of the web of cloth hanging from the bale and passing between two pull-off rollers of the calender assembly. 4, record 5, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Phillips ’Hand Economy’ Manual Cloth Spreading machine. Available in cone bar and cradle models. Suitable for one way(face-up) and two way(zig-zag) laying. Ideal modern machine for cotton, denim, polyester, lycra, light denier, nylon, plastics and glazed paper. [Text accompanied by an illustration. ] 5, record 5, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Expandable cloth spreader suitable for both flat form and roll form fabric.Its strong body can stand for heavy weight. [Text accompanied by an illustration] 1, record 5, English, - cloth%20spreader
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- machine à étendre le tissu
1, record 5, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tendre%20le%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- machine à étaler le tissu 2, record 5, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9taler%20le%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
- dérouleuse de tissu 3, record 5, French, d%C3%A9rouleuse%20de%20tissu
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dérouleuse, métreuse, visiteuse de tissu. […] Le contrôle des défauts s’effectue grâce à une table de visite, lumineuse ou non, inclinée à 45°. L’enroulement s’effectue tangentiellement au moyen de deux rouleaux motorisés garnis de mousse néoprène, sur lesquels repose la pièce. Le berceau arrière reçoit la pièce à contrôler. [Texte accompagné d'une illustration] 3, record 5, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tendre%20le%20tissu
Record 5, Key term(s)
- dispositif étaleur de confection
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- burial location
1, record 6, English, burial%20location
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rescue transceivers are an efficient method to locate victims, but two problems have limited the number of survivors who were wearing transceivers. First, few who wear transceivers are well practiced in using them instantly and efficiently to save a life; and second, even with a quick pinpointing of the burial location, extricating the victim from deeper burials may take too long to save a life. 2, record 6, English, - burial%20location
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
An avalanche dog is trained to track a wide area of snow-covered space in a rapid zig-zag pattern, searching for pools of human scent that rise up above the snow. Once he or she has located the scent of humans, she sounds the alarm, typically a high-pitched, excited bark, and digs down to the victim, letting the ever-needed air in for the victim to breathe, until her handler gets to the burial location to assist with first aid. 3, record 6, English, - burial%20location
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lieu d'ensevelissement
1, record 6, French, lieu%20d%27ensevelissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dégagement et évacuation [d'une victime d'avalanche]. [...] Sonder avec fermeté mais précaution, pour ne pas blesser la victime d'un coup de sonde éventuellement trop fort et mal placé. Lorsque la victime est définitivement localisée avec précision et la profondeur d'ensevelissement connue grâce à la sonde, il faut laisser la sonde en place (qui marque avec précision le lieu d'ensevelissement) et creuser. 1, record 6, French, - lieu%20d%27ensevelissement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-11-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
- Translation (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- offsetting transform faults
1, record 7, English, offsetting%20transform%20faults
correct, see observation, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Motion along the southern section of the transform domain appears to be taken up by a series of linear offsetting transform faults. 2, record 7, English, - offsetting%20transform%20faults
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Divergent Offsetting. Many transform faults are found on the ocean floor where they offset diverging plates in a zig-zag like motion. 3, record 7, English, - offsetting%20transform%20faults
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
offsetting transform faults: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 7, English, - offsetting%20transform%20faults
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- décalé par des failles transformantes
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9cal%C3%A9%20par%20des%20failles%20transformantes
see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la ride Est Pacifique se termine au nord dans le Golfe de Californie par une série de bassins en échelons décalés par des failles transformantes, dont la faille de San Andreas est le prolongement à terre. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9cal%C3%A9%20par%20des%20failles%20transformantes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On appelle faille transformante une faille qui traverse les dorsales en les décalant. [...] deux fragments de dorsales contigus sont décalés et prolongés par des segments recourbés vers l'autre fragment de dorsale. 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9cal%C3%A9%20par%20des%20failles%20transformantes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
décalé par des failles transformantes : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9cal%C3%A9%20par%20des%20failles%20transformantes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2006-03-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fanfold paper
1, record 8, English, fanfold%20paper
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- zig-zag fold paper 1, record 8, English, zig%2Dzag%20fold%20paper
correct, standardized
- z-fold paper 1, record 8, English, z%2Dfold%20paper
correct, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
continuous forms previously folded as a fan and usually fed by means of feed holes on each side 1, record 8, English, - fanfold%20paper
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fanfold paper; zig-zag fold paper; z-fold paper : terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO 2382-12 : 1988]. 2, record 8, English, - fanfold%20paper
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- papier en accordéon
1, record 8, French, papier%20en%20accord%C3%A9on
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
papier en continu préalablement plié en paravent et généralement entraîné au moyen de perforations latérales 1, record 8, French, - papier%20en%20accord%C3%A9on
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
papier en accordéon : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO 2382-12:1988]. 2, record 8, French, - papier%20en%20accord%C3%A9on
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-01-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- spectral selection
1, record 9, English, spectral%20selection
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A progressive coding process in which the zig-zag sequence is divided into bands of one or more contiguous coefficients, and each band is coded in one scan. 1, record 9, English, - spectral%20selection
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Information Technology Vocabulary, extract of ISO/IEC 10918-1 (F/E). 2, record 9, English, - spectral%20selection
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sélection spectrale
1, record 9, French, s%C3%A9lection%20spectrale
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de codage progressif dans lequel la séquence en zigzag est divisée en bandes, chaque bande étant codée en un balayage. 1, record 9, French, - s%C3%A9lection%20spectrale
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information, extrait de l'ISO/CEI 10918-1 (F/E). 2, record 9, French, - s%C3%A9lection%20spectrale
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-10-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- frequency band
1, record 10, English, frequency%20band
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A contiguous group of coefficients from the zig-zag sequence(in progressive mode coding). 2, record 10, English, - frequency%20band
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information Technology Vocabulary, extract of ISO/IEC 10918-1 (F/E). 3, record 10, English, - frequency%20band
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bande de fréquence
1, record 10, French, bande%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe contigu de coefficients de la séquence en zig zag (en mode codage progressif). 1, record 10, French, - bande%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information, extrait de l'ISO/CEI 10918-1 (F/E). 2, record 10, French, - bande%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- banda de frecuencia
1, record 10, Spanish, banda%20de%20frecuencia
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-10-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- fanfold paper
1, record 11, English, fanfold%20paper
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- zig-zag fold paper 2, record 11, English, zig%2Dzag%20fold%20paper
correct, standardized
- z-fold paper 3, record 11, English, z%2Dfold%20paper
correct, standardized
- fan-fold paper 4, record 11, English, fan%2Dfold%20paper
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Continuous forms previously folded as a fan and usually fed by means of feed holes on each side. 5, record 11, English, - fanfold%20paper
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Fanfold paper" is sometimes called "fanfold form"(or zig-zag "fold form") since "form" is sometimes used interchangeably with "paper". 6, record 11, English, - fanfold%20paper
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fanfold paper; zig-zag fold paper; z-fold paper : terms standardized by CSA International and ISO. 7, record 11, English, - fanfold%20paper
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- papier en accordéon
1, record 11, French, papier%20en%20accord%C3%A9on
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- papier à pliage paravent 2, record 11, French, papier%20%C3%A0%20pliage%20paravent
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- papier à pliage accordéon 3, record 11, French, papier%20%C3%A0%20pliage%20accord%C3%A9on
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier en continu préalablement plié en paravent et généralement entraîné au moyen de perforations latérales. 4, record 11, French, - papier%20en%20accord%C3%A9on
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
papier en accordéon; papier à pliage paravent : termes normalisés par la CSA International. 5, record 11, French, - papier%20en%20accord%C3%A9on
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
papier en accordéon : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 11, French, - papier%20en%20accord%C3%A9on
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
- Equipo y artículos de oficina
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- papel plegado en acordeón
1, record 11, Spanish, papel%20plegado%20en%20acorde%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-06-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Lac la Croix
1, record 12, English, Lac%20la%20Croix
correct, see observation, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 12, English, - Lac%20la%20Croix
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Among other major [lithium] fields are the East Brointree-West Hawk Lake district of Manitoba, the Lake la Croix, Root Lake, Cryden, and Zig-Zag Lake areas of Ontario. and the Lac Expanse and Assinica Lake areas of Quebec. 3, record 12, English, - Lac%20la%20Croix
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Lac la Croix
1, record 12, French, Lac%20la%20Croix
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- lac La Croix 2, record 12, French, lac%20La%20Croix
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 3, record 12, French, - Lac%20la%20Croix
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 3, record 12, French, - Lac%20la%20Croix
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
D'autres régions importantes [de lithium] sont celles d'East Brointree-lac West Hawk (Manitoba), du lac La Croix, du lac Root, de Dryden et du lac Zig-Zag (Ontario), du lac Expanse et du lac Assinica (Québec). 4, record 12, French, - Lac%20la%20Croix
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- tack
1, record 13, English, tack
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sailboat... sails upwind by tacking, which is a series of course changes, or tacks, that serve to work the boat in a zig-zag pattern toward her destination upwind. 2, record 13, English, - tack
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bord
1, record 13, French, bord
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La voile «latine» [...] permet de «serrer» le vent [...] tantôt sur un bord, tantôt sur l'autre. La succession de ces «bords» (distance ou temps parcourus avec le vent du même côté de la voile) a donné le «louvoyage». 2, record 13, French, - bord
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- bordo
1, record 13, Spanish, bordo
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-01-24
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Astronautics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- cooling hole
1, record 14, English, cooling%20hole
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The redesigned turbine blades with a zig-zag shroud and increased blade depth between the leading edge and the first cooling hole have proved to be satisfactory. 1, record 14, English, - cooling%20hole
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Astronautique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- orifice de refroidissement 1, record 14, French, orifice%20de%20refroidissement
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- trou de suintement 2, record 14, French, trou%20de%20suintement
correct, masculine noun
- trou de refroidissement 3, record 14, French, trou%20de%20refroidissement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nouvelles aubes de turbine qui ont un renforcement en zigzag et une plus grande profondeur entre le bord d'attaque et le premier orifice de refroidissement, se sont révélées satisfaisantes. 1, record 14, French, - orifice%20de%20refroidissement
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-12-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Furniture Industries
- Upholstery
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- sinuous coil spring
1, record 15, English, sinuous%20coil%20spring
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- zig-zag spring 1, record 15, English, zig%2Dzag%20spring
correct
- No-Sag spring 1, record 15, English, No%2DSag%20spring
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sinuous coil, zig-zag, or No-Sag springs are useful in places where depth is important. 1, record 15, English, - sinuous%20coil%20spring
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sinuous coil or zig-zag springs are made of heavy wire bent into a series of curves. 1, record 15, English, - sinuous%20coil%20spring
Record 15, Key term(s)
- nonsagging spring
- non-sagging spring
- hairpin spring
- sagless-wire spring
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du meuble
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- ressort No-sag
1, record 15, French, ressort%20No%2Dsag
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- ressort à arc 2, record 15, French, ressort%20%C3%A0%20arc
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-03-29
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Lac Expanse
1, record 16, English, Lac%20Expanse
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 16, English, - Lac%20Expanse
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Among other major fields are the East Braintree-West Hawk Lake district of Manitoba, the Lac la Croix, Root Lake, Dryden, and Zig-Zag Lake areas of Ontario, and the Lac Expanse and Assinica Lake areas of Quebec. 3, record 16, English, - Lac%20Expanse
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- lac Expanse
1, record 16, French, lac%20Expanse
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 16, French, - lac%20Expanse
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 16, French, - lac%20Expanse
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 OBS
D'autres régions importantes sont celles d'East Braintree-lac West Hawk (Man.), du lac La Croix, du lac Root, de Dryden et du lac Zig-Zag (Ont.), du lac Expanse et du lac Assinica (Québec). 3, record 16, French, - lac%20Expanse
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-03-25
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Sewing (General)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- self-fabric
1, record 17, English, self%2Dfabric
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- self-material 2, record 17, English, self%2Dmaterial
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cording :... Raised cording is achieved by sewing the garment around the cord from the wrong side. The result is a self-fabric raised effect.... Pin tucking : Self-fabric raised effect achieved using a special raised throat plate and a double needle on a zig-zag machine. 1, record 17, English, - self%2Dfabric
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Self-fabric or self-material: Same material as that of the garment. 2, record 17, English, - self%2Dfabric
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- en même tissu
1, record 17, French, en%20m%C3%AAme%20tissu
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-01-27
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
- Forestry Operations
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- skipper road
1, record 18, English, skipper%20road
correct, North America
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A skidding road on which poles(i. e. skids) are placed zig-zag across the road, the angle between adjacent ones being ca. 60°. 2, record 18, English, - skipper%20road
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
- Exploitation forestière
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- chemin bachonné en zigzag
1, record 18, French, chemin%20bachonn%C3%A9%20en%20zigzag
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
chemin de traînage : Tout itinéraire, plus ou moins préparé, où l'on traîne (ou descend) les grumes ou le bois en général, par un moyen quelconque. [...] (1) lorsqu'il s'agissait principalement de traction animale les chemins de traînage étaient souvent aménagés à l'aide de rondins disposés à intervalles plus ou moins grands et réguliers, d'où le terme de chemins bachonnés (= chemins de bachons), les rondins pouvant être disposés soit transversalement soit en zig-zag [...] 1, record 18, French, - chemin%20bachonn%C3%A9%20en%20zigzag
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1999-04-22
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Practice
- Slabs and Floor Surfacing (Building Elements)
- Road Construction
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- herringbone
1, record 19, English, herringbone
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrangement of stones, bricks, tiles or other elements that are laid diagonally with alternate courses in opposite directions, forming a zig-zag pattern. 1, record 19, English, - herringbone
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Maçonnerie
- Dallages et chapes (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Construction des voies de circulation
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- appareillage en arête de poisson
1, record 19, French, appareillage%20en%20ar%C3%AAte%20de%20poisson
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Appareillage des éléments du revêtement. Les dalles, briques ou carreaux peuvent se poser : soit en appareillage droit à joints croisés, la pente étant dans le sens des joints croisés. Ce type d'appareillage convient pour un trafic pédestre. Soit en appareillage diagonal à joints croisés. Il convient lorsque le trafic a lieu dans un seul sens. Soit en arête de poisson qui convient dans tous les cas, mais dont l'exécution est plus longue et demande des éléments parfaitement calibrés. 1, record 19, French, - appareillage%20en%20ar%C3%AAte%20de%20poisson
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1990-06-20
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- random formation
1, record 20, English, random%20formation
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examples of 4-man random formation :(a) star(b) Danish tee,(c) zig-zag, d(box) 1, record 20, English, - random%20formation
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Examples of 8 - man random formation: (a) zipper (b) donut, (c) star 1, record 20, English, - random%20formation
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- figure aléatoire
1, record 20, French, figure%20al%C3%A9atoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
vol relatif, voile contact. [...] L'ensemble des enchaînements (séquences) est constitué de figures fixes alternées de figures aléatoires. 1, record 20, French, - figure%20al%C3%A9atoire
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1989-02-03
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Lasers and Masers
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- zig-zag axis
1, record 21, English, zig%2Dzag%20axis
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A laser having a zig-zag axis. 1, record 21, English, - zig%2Dzag%20axis
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Masers et lasers
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- axe zigzag
1, record 21, French, axe%20zigzag
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1986-06-09
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Equipment
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- restaurant counter
1, record 22, English, restaurant%20counter
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Restaurant Counters are available in any shape and designs such as zig-zag, "L" curved or custom shaped to your design. There are certain dimensions that must be followed to have a convenient, serviceable, comfortable Counter and Stool arrangement. 1, record 22, English, - restaurant%20counter
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Restaurants)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- comptoir de restaurant
1, record 22, French, comptoir%20de%20restaurant
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1981-01-06
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- zig-zag comb 1, record 23, English, zig%2Dzag%20comb
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- zig-zag wraith 1, record 23, English, zig%2Dzag%20wraith
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expanding comb or wraith of the "zig-zag" type, adjustable by means of a screw spindle. 1, record 23, English, - zig%2Dzag%20comb
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- peigne zigzag 1, record 23, French, peigne%20zigzag
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peigne extensible, du type "zigzag", ajustable au moyen d'un axe-fileté. 1, record 23, French, - peigne%20zigzag
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Ovens and Baking (Ceramics)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- zig-zag kiln 1, record 24, English, zig%2Dzag%20kiln
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--type of annular kiln with a zig-zag passage from one chamber to the next. 1, record 24, English, - zig%2Dzag%20kiln
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Fours et cuisson (Céramique industrielle)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- four zig-zag 1, record 24, French, four%20zig%2Dzag
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--type de four continu à feu mobile, comportant un changement de direction des gaz en passant d'une chambre à l'autre. 1, record 24, French, - four%20zig%2Dzag
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Office-Work Organization
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- folded in zig-zag formation 1, record 25, English, folded%20in%20zig%2Dzag%20formation
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
an attachment is fitted to the typewriter carriage to take a quantity of forms printed on a long strip of [continuous] paper which is usually folded for convenience in a zig-zag formation. 1, record 25, English, - folded%20in%20zig%2Dzag%20formation
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Organisation du travail de bureau
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- plié en accordéon 1, record 25, French, pli%C3%A9%20en%20accord%C3%A9on
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) quelques machines à écrire ont été équipées d'un dispositif Fanfold (...) contenant les liasses (...) pliées en accordéon 1, record 25, French, - pli%C3%A9%20en%20accord%C3%A9on
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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