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FOOTBALL PLAYING FIELD [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Facilities and Venues
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- field of play
1, record 1, English, field%20of%20play
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- field surface 1, record 1, English, field%20surface
correct
- pitch 1, record 1, English, pitch
correct
- soccer field 2, record 1, English, soccer%20field
correct, Canada
- football field 3, record 1, English, football%20field
correct, Great Britain
- football playing field 4, record 1, English, football%20playing%20field
correct, Great Britain
- football pitch 5, record 1, English, football%20pitch
correct, Great Britain
- soccer pitch 6, record 1, English, soccer%20pitch
correct, Canada
- association football pitch 7, record 1, English, association%20football%20pitch
correct, Great Britain
- association football field 8, record 1, English, association%20football%20field
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area designed to play soccer. 9, record 1, English, - field%20of%20play
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since 2007, in order to standardize the size of the football pitch for international matches, the IFAB [International Football Association Board] has decided to set a fixed size of 105 m long and 68 m wide (instead of a minimum and maximum length from 100 m to 110 m and a minimum and a maximum width from 64 m to 75 m) as mentioned in the present text. 10, record 1, English, - field%20of%20play
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
An association football pitch can vary in size to some degree. The length should be between 90 m and 120 m and the width should be a minimum of 45 m with a maximum of 90 m. Although, the size of a football pitch for international matches can be different. 7, record 1, English, - field%20of%20play
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations et sites (Sports)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surface de jeu
1, record 1, French, surface%20de%20jeu
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- terrain de soccer 1, record 1, French, terrain%20de%20soccer%20
correct, masculine noun
- terrain 1, record 1, French, terrain
correct, masculine noun
- terrain de jeu 1, record 1, French, terrain%20de%20jeu
correct, masculine noun
- terrain de football 2, record 1, French, terrain%20de%20football
correct, masculine noun, Europe
- terrain de soccer 3, record 1, French, terrain%20de%20soccer
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aménagé pour jouer au soccer. 4, record 1, French, - surface%20de%20jeu
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les principales lignes du terrain de football sont les deux lignes de touche qui délimitent l’aire de jeu dans le sens de la longueur [et] les deux lignes de but qui délimitent le terrain dans le sens de la largeur. [...] Au milieu de chaque ligne de but se trouvent les buts. 5, record 1, French, - surface%20de%20jeu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
- Fútbol
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- terreno de juego
1, record 1, Spanish, terreno%20de%20juego
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cancha de fútbol 2, record 1, Spanish, cancha%20de%20f%C3%BAtbol
correct, feminine noun
- campo de fútbol 2, record 1, Spanish, campo%20de%20f%C3%BAtbol
correct, masculine noun
- terreno de juego de fútbol 3, record 1, Spanish, terreno%20de%20juego%20de%20f%C3%BAtbol%20
correct, masculine noun
- superficie de juego 3, record 1, Spanish, superficie%20de%20juego
correct, feminine noun
- campo de juego 3, record 1, Spanish, campo%20de%20juego
correct, masculine noun
- terreno 3, record 1, Spanish, terreno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rectángulo donde se desarrolla la acción de un partido [de fútbol,] su longitud no puede ser mayor a 120 metros ni menor de 90, y la anchura debe estar comprendida entre los 90 y los 45 metros. 4, record 1, Spanish, - terreno%20de%20juego
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para partidos internacionales las medidas máximas y mínimas son 110 y 100 metros, y 75 y 64 metros, para la longitud y la anchura respectivamente. Sus distintas líneas deben marcarse con mucha claridad y con un trazo de no más de 12 centímetros de ancho. 4, record 1, Spanish, - terreno%20de%20juego
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-10-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Historical Park and Site Names
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Columbus Field park
1, record 2, English, Columbus%20Field%20park
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Columbus Field 2, record 2, English, Columbus%20Field
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Columbus Field is the largest park in the Town of Antigonish. Aside from the Highland Games program the park boasts track and field facilities, two nonregulation playing fields for baseball and softball, a soccer field, a practice field for football, tennis courts and a playground area. Club 60, a local Seniors Complex, is also located on site. 3, record 2, English, - Columbus%20Field%20park
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The proponent intends to upgrade the Columbus Field park, site of the annual Highland Games in Antigonish, NS. The proposed project will include the construction of a multi-purpose building which will house a washroom, canteen, and a storage room. 1, record 2, English, - Columbus%20Field%20park
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Antigonish, N.S., March 6, 2007. -- Residents of Antigonish will soon have improved wastewater systems thanks to funding made available through the Canada - Nova Scotia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund. This project includes the replacement of the Columbus Field trunk sewer with a new sanitary sewer, eliminating contamination in a recreational area. 4, record 2, English, - Columbus%20Field%20park
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de parcs, lieux et canaux historiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- parc Columbus Field
1, record 2, French, parc%20Columbus%20Field
correct, masculine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Columbus Field 2, record 2, French, Columbus%20Field
correct, masculine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce à une contribution provenant du Fonds sur l'infrastructure municipale rurale Canada - Nouvelle-Écosse, les résidants d'Antigonish disposeront bientôt d'un meilleur réseau d'égouts. Ce projet prévoit le remplacement du grand collecteur du parc Columbus Field par un nouveau réseau séparatif, ce qui éliminera la contamination dans un secteur récréatif. 3, record 2, French, - parc%20Columbus%20Field
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-10-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- end line
1, record 3, English, end%20line
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of two lines at the extreme ends of the football field; perpendicular to the sidelines, they each mark the end boundaries of the playing area. With the goal line parallel to it, it forms the 15-yard wide end zone. 2, record 3, English, - end%20line
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goal post is anchored in the middle of the goal line on the Canadian football field. 2, record 3, English, - end%20line
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ligne de fond
1, record 3, French, ligne%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des deux lignes aux extrémités d'un terrain de football; perpendiculaires aux lignes de côté, chacune marque à la fois l'extrémité du terrain de jeu et de la zone des buts qu'elle forme avec la ligne des buts, parallèle à elle à 15 verges de distance. 2, record 3, French, - ligne%20de%20fond
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le poteau des buts est ancré au milieu de la ligne de fond sur le terrain de football américain et au milieu de la ligne des buts sur le terrain de football canadien. 2, record 3, French, - ligne%20de%20fond
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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