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COMFORT SPEED [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wakeboarding
1, record 1, English, wakeboarding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A water sport in which participants ride on a short, wide board resembling a surfboard, towed by a motor boat. 2, record 1, English, - wakeboarding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wakeboarding is a surface water sport which involves riding a wakeboard over the surface of a body of water behind a boat. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques. The rider is towed behind a boat; typically at speeds of 18-24 miles per hour depending on water conditions, rider's weight, board size, and all depending on the riders comfort speed. 3, record 1, English, - wakeboarding
Record 1, Key term(s)
- wake-boarding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ski nautique et surfing
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- planche nautique
1, record 1, French, planche%20nautique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- planche 2, record 1, French, planche
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- wakeboard 3, record 1, French, wakeboard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le wakeboard. Mélange subtil de surf, de ski nautique et de snowboard, le wakeboard est parfois appelé «wake» ou «planche nautique». Contrairement à la planche de surf, la planche nautique est équipée d'une fixation. Il s'agit d'un sport nautique qui consiste à surfer sur l'eau en se faisant tracter par un bateau; alors qu'à la différence du ski nautique, on n'utilise qu'une planche pour la pratique du wakeboard. Le sportif est habituellement tiré par une corde d'une longueur d'environ 15 m par un bateau naviguant à une vitesse approximative de 35 km/h. 4, record 1, French, - planche%20nautique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
planche : L'Association «Ski nautique et planche Canada» utilise le terme «planche» comme équivalent du terme anglais «wakeboarding». 5, record 1, French, - planche%20nautique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí acuático y surfing
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- wakeboard
1, record 1, Spanish, wakeboard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- esquí acuático sobre tabla 2, record 1, Spanish, esqu%C3%AD%20acu%C3%A1tico%20sobre%20tabla
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] modalidad del esquí acuático que se practica con una tabla corta sujeta al esquiador […] por medio de zapatas, botas o fijaciones que están colocadas de forma perpendicular al eje longitudinal de [una] tabla. 3, record 1, Spanish, - wakeboard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uno de los únicos deportes motorizados de los Juegos [Panamericanos], el wakeboard es un espectáculo de giros, saltos, vueltas y vuelo. Solo los hombres compiten en wakeboard, una competencia basada en figuras y con jurado en la que los competidores en tablas cortas se elevan en el aire utilizando la estela de la lancha como rampa. 4, record 1, Spanish, - wakeboard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wakeboard; esquí acuático sobre tabla: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, explica que dado que el "wakeboard" consiste en dar saltos y hacer piruetas sobre una tabla de surf al tiempo que se es arrastrado por una embarcación de motor, este deporte puede denominarse en español "esquí acuático sobre tabla". 2, record 1, Spanish, - wakeboard
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
- Road Traffic
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- comfort speed
1, record 2, English, comfort%20speed
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum safe and comfortable driving speed based on the geometrical elements of the road. 2, record 2, English, - comfort%20speed
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
comfort speed : term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 2, English, - comfort%20speed
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conduite automobile
- Circulation routière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vitesse de confort
1, record 2, French, vitesse%20de%20confort
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vitesse de conduite la plus élevée qui peut être admise compte tenu de la sécurité et du confort, dans la mesure où ces éléments dépendent de la géométrie de la route. 1, record 2, French, - vitesse%20de%20confort
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vitesse de confort : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 2, French, - vitesse%20de%20confort
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 3, English, camber
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The slight arch along its (ski) length - is designed to distribute your weight from tip to tail, avoiding a concentration of pressure directly under your feet and producing a "shock-absorber" effect that can vary from ski to ski. 2, record 3, English, - camber
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The camber is the natural curve of the ski which assists in distributing the skier’s weight over its length. It is positive when curved in a concave fashion towards the snow and negative in a convex fashion. 2, record 3, English, - camber
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Known as camber, the resistance of the ski to being pressed flat against the surface is a critical measure of quality and utility, one that varies according to each style of skiing. 3, record 3, English, - camber
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Skiing : The finished product combines speed and comfort through modern camber, optimum flex and high speed base. 4, record 3, English, - camber
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 3, French, cambrure
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cambre 2, record 3, French, cambre
correct, masculine noun
- cintre 3, record 3, French, cintre
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme incurvée du ski qui fait que deux skis placés semelle contre semelle se trouvent séparés, à mi-hauteur, par un écart de plusieurs centimètres. 2, record 3, French, - cambrure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Appelée ordinairement le cambre par les skieurs, est la déflexion naturelle qui apparaît au centre du ski lorsque celui-ci n'est pas chargé. Cette déflexion permet de garder une pression positive à la spatule et à l'arrière en terrain uniforme. À rigidité égale, plus la cambrure est grande, plus la pression à l'avant et à l'arrière est importante. 4, record 3, French, - cambrure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-04-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- level of service
1, record 4, English, level%20of%20service
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LOS 2, record 4, English, LOS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream; generally described in terms of such factors as speed and travel time, freedom to manoeuvre, traffic interruptions, comfort and convenience, and safety. 1, record 4, English, - level%20of%20service
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
level of service; LOS: term, abbreviation and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 4, English, - level%20of%20service
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- niveau de service
1, record 4, French, niveau%20de%20service
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure qualitative des conditions opérationnelles d'un courant de circulation, généralement caractérisée par des facteurs tels que la vitesse, le temps de parcours, la liberté de manœuvre, les interruptions de la circulation, le confort, la commodité et la sécurité. 1, record 4, French, - niveau%20de%20service
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
niveau de service : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 4, French, - niveau%20de%20service
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tránsito vial
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivel de servicio
1, record 4, Spanish, nivel%20de%20servicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Medida cualitativa que describe las condiciones operativas de circulación dentro de una corriente de tráfico; generalmente se caracteriza por factores tales como la velocidad y el tiempo de recorrido, la libertad de maniobra, las interrupciones de la circulación, la comodidad y conveniencia, y la seguridad. 2, record 4, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20servicio
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nivel de servicio: Término y definición propuestos por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 3, record 4, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20servicio
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-02-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Team Sports
- Various Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ice sport
1, record 5, English, ice%20sport
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The origins of most ice sports are understandably rooted in countries and regions of the world that have colder climates.... Most residents and natives of these areas have grown up with, and enjoy participating in ice sports such as broom ball, ice hockey, curling, figure skating, speed skating and ringette. However, these sports are also very popular in many other parts of the world with some of them such as curling, ice hockey, figure skating and speed skating, being Olympic sports. Most of these sports originated outdoors on frozen lakes, rivers and ponds many years ago and although they can still be enjoyed outdoors, they are now mainly played indoors from the comfort and warmth of luxurious ice arenas. 2, record 5, English, - ice%20sport
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Sports d'équipe
- Sports divers
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sport de glace
1, record 5, French, sport%20de%20glace
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Fédération Française des Sports de Glace (FFSG), conformément à ses statuts, est chargée de régir, d'organiser et de développer tous les sports qui se pratiquent sur la glace : le patinage artistique, la danse sur glace, le patinage synchronisé, le ballet sur glace, le patinage de vitesse, le patinage de vitesse courte piste (short track), le bobsleigh, la luge, le skeleton et le curling [...] 2, record 5, French, - sport%20de%20glace
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Ship Piloting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gyrostabilizer
1, record 6, English, gyrostabilizer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- gyroscopic stabilizer 2, record 6, English, gyroscopic%20stabilizer
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gyroscope used to stabilize ships and airplanes. 3, record 6, English, - gyrostabilizer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 1915 the Sperry Company, employing a two-frame gyroscope, devised a gyrostabilizer to reduce the rolling of ships, thus minimizing damage to cargo, reducing stresses in the hull structure, and adding to the comfort of passengers. The roll-reducing action of this type of gyrostabilizer was quite effective and was independent of the speed of the ship. 4, record 6, English, - gyrostabilizer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Pilotage des navires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gyrostabilisateur
1, record 6, French, gyrostabilisateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- stabilisateur gyroscopique 2, record 6, French, stabilisateur%20gyroscopique
correct, masculine noun
- gyro-stabilisateur 3, record 6, French, gyro%2Dstabilisateur
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AILE IMAGE propose 3 systèmes latéraux qui permettent de filmer par la porte, ouverte, de l'hélicoptère. Ces systèmes s'adaptent au plus grand nombre de caméras et permettent lorsqu'ils sont équipés de gyrostabilisateurs d'utiliser de longues focales. Ils permettent de filmer de côté mais également en plongée et vers l'avant si des mouvements rapides ne sont pas nécessaires. Il s'agit des HELIVISION I et II, le type I pouvant être gyrostabilisé à l'aide des gyroscopes les plus puissants existant actuellement sur le marché. 1, record 6, French, - gyrostabilisateur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
KVANT. Lancé le 30 juillet 1987. Il a été le premier module ajouté à la station MIR. C'est un module destiné aux recherches en astrophysique. [...] Il possède [...] des gyro-stabilisateurs qui peuvent changer l'attitude de la station sans consommer de combustible pour la propulsion. 3, record 6, French, - gyrostabilisateur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Instrumentos de navegación
- Pilotaje de buques
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- giroestabilizador
1, record 6, Spanish, giroestabilizador
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- giroscopio estabilizador 1, record 6, Spanish, giroscopio%20estabilizador
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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