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GAMES TABLE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Games of Chance
- Lotteries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- one-sided odds
1, record 1, English, one%2Dsided%20odds
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The expert, Dr. Smith, identified a third meaning of "odds, "the "one-sided" odds given by the lottery corporations as compared to the "true" odds. From table 4 of his report, it is apparent that the lottery corporations provide odds that are significantly different from the true odds in order to limit the amounts they have to pay out. The discrepancy becomes even more startling the more games that are played. If one plays 10 games the payout is 200 to one. The true odds are 1024 to one. What this illustrates is that people like the appellants are playing with an opponent, the OLGC [Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation], who holds cards in a deck that is already stacked against the player. 1, record 1, English, - one%2Dsided%20odds
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "odds" is always used in the plural in this context. 2, record 1, English, - one%2Dsided%20odds
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de hasard
- Loteries
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cotes partielles
1, record 1, French, cotes%20partielles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le domaine des jeux de hasard et de la loterie, le terme «cotes» est toujours utilisé au pluriel. 1, record 1, French, - cotes%20partielles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Équivalent proposé par la Société des loteries et des jeux de l'Ontario (SLJO). 1, record 1, French, - cotes%20partielles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- table tennis
1, record 2, English, table%20tennis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ping pong 2, record 2, English, ping%20pong
correct, see observation
- ping-pong 3, record 2, English, ping%2Dpong
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An indoor game based on lawn tennis, played with small bats and a ball bounced on a table divided by a net. 4, record 2, English, - table%20tennis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ping-pong; ping pong: these terms used to be a trademark. The prefered term is "table tennis." 5, record 2, English, - table%20tennis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
table tennis : official term of the Pan American Games. 6, record 2, English, - table%20tennis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tennis de table
1, record 2, French, tennis%20de%20table
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ping-pong 2, record 2, French, ping%2Dpong
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tennis qui se joue sur une table avec des balles de celluloïd très élastiques et de petites raquettes rondes et pleines. 3, record 2, French, - tennis%20de%20table
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pratiqué avec des balles légères, sur le plus petit espace de jeu connu, le tennis de table est un sport de raquette rapide et offensif. 4, record 2, French, - tennis%20de%20table
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ping-pong : Ce terme a déjà fait l'objet d'une mention de marque de commerce. Le terme à privilégier est «tennis de table». 5, record 2, French, - tennis%20de%20table
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tenis de mesa
1, record 2, Spanish, tenis%20de%20mesa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ping pong 2, record 2, Spanish, ping%20pong
correct, masculine noun
- ping-pong 3, record 2, Spanish, ping%2Dpong
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Juego que practican sobre una mesa [...] dos o cuatro jugadores que usan una pequeña raqueta o pala y una pelotita ligera de celuloide. 2, record 2, Spanish, - tenis%20de%20mesa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tenis de mesa: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 4, record 2, Spanish, - tenis%20de%20mesa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Sports (General)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- World Wheelchair Games
1, record 3, English, World%20Wheelchair%20Games
correct, plural, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wheelchair Games: An international program of sports competition similar to the Olympic Games that is held for paralyzed individuals confined to wheelchairs. 2, record 3, English, - World%20Wheelchair%20Games
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The events include archery, basketball, bowling, table tennis, swimming, and track and field events such as the discus throw and shot put. The games are intended not so much for individuals competing against each other as for individuals competing against their handicaps. 2, record 3, English, - World%20Wheelchair%20Games
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1984, "The 7th World Wheelchair Games" were held in Stoke Mandeville, England, from July the 23rd to August 1st. Information provided by the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association. 1, record 3, English, - World%20Wheelchair%20Games
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Wheelchair Games
- Wheelchair Olympic Games
- World Wheelchair Olympic Games
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sports (Généralités)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Jeux mondiaux en fauteuil roulant
1, record 3, French, Jeux%20mondiaux%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
correct, masculine noun, plural, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On les appelle aussi «Jeux Olympiques en fauteuil roulant» et «Jeux en fauteuil roulant». Officiellement, ils sont les «World Wheelchair Games» et «Jeux mondiaux en fauteuil roulant». En 1984, les «VIIe Jeux mondiaux en fauteuil roulant» se sont tenus à Stoke Mandeville, Angleterre, du 23 juillet au 1er août. Les renseignements de source non écrite ont été obtenus de l'Association canadienne des sports en fauteuil roulant à Ottawa. 1, record 3, French, - Jeux%20mondiaux%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu'établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d'utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d'écriture de la langue française recommandent d'utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 2, record 3, French, - Jeux%20mondiaux%20en%20fauteuil%20roulant
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Jeux Olympiques en fauteuil roulant
- Jeux Olympiques mondiaux en fauteuil roulant
- Jeux en fauteuil roulant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-07-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
- Disabled Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- paralympic table tennis
1, record 4, English, paralympic%20table%20tennis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The serve is an important element of Olympic table tennis and the same is true of the Paralympic version. Under Olympic rules, the ball must be placed in the open palm of the hand, thrown at least 16 cm into the air perpendicular to the table, and struck. In paralympic table tennis, where this is not possible, the ball may be tossed by placing it on the elbow or on the racket. 1, record 4, English, - paralympic%20table%20tennis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Table tennis... has been part of the Paralympic programme since the first Games at Rome 1960 when wheelchair athletes competed. Events for standing players were first included at the Toronto 1976 Games. Table tennis only became an Olympic sport at Seoul 1988, so the Paralympic equivalent has a longer history. 1, record 4, English, - paralympic%20table%20tennis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
- Sports adaptés
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tennis de table paralympique
1, record 4, French, tennis%20de%20table%20paralympique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le service est un élément important du tennis de table […] Selon les règles olympiques, la balle doit être placée dans la paume ouverte de la main et lancée à 16 cm minimum dans les airs et perpendiculairement à la table avant d'être frappée. Au tennis de table paralympique où cela n'est pas possible, la balle peut être lancée en la plaçant sur le coude ou sur la raquette. 1, record 4, French, - tennis%20de%20table%20paralympique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le tennis de table a été au programme des premiers Jeux à Rome en 1960, en faisant un des sports paralympiques originaux. Il a été à l'origine ouvert seulement aux utilisateurs de fauteuils roulants; les joueurs debout ont été ajoutés en 1976 et les athlètes ayant de la paralysie cérébrale se sont joints en 1980. 2, record 4, French, - tennis%20de%20table%20paralympique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-02-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Games of Chance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- casino cage
1, record 5, English, casino%20cage
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- cage 2, record 5, English, cage
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area of the casino that records, tracks and monitors all financial transactions. 3, record 5, English, - casino%20cage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The casino cage is the financial center and an important component of the casino operation. The casino cage maintains an accountability of the cash, chips, and tokens that are used to fund the operations of the casino. When additional chips are needed for the table games, the cage is the source of these chips. The cage also provides the funds to conduct transactions with casino customers. 4, record 5, English, - casino%20cage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de hasard
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- caisse interne
1, record 5, French, caisse%20interne
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos de azar
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- caja central
1, record 5, Spanish, caja%20central
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- caja 1, record 5, Spanish, caja
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Card Games
- Games of Chance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- poker chip
1, record 6, English, poker%20chip
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Select between 10 grams, 11. 5 grams or 13. 5 grams poker chips.... Poker chips are small discs used instead of currency or as currency in casinos. Colored metal, injection molded plastic or compression molded clay tokens of various quantities are used mainly in table games... Poker chips can be exchanged for money at the end of the game. 2, record 6, English, - poker%20chip
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de cartes
- Jeux de hasard
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- jeton de poker
1, record 6, French, jeton%20de%20poker
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce jeton de poker est fait d'un mélange d'argile et de polymère. Il pèse entre 8 et 15 g, a un diamètre de 39 mm, est très agréable au toucher et produit un joli son quand il s'entrechoque avec [d'autres jetons]. 2, record 6, French, - jeton%20de%20poker
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un jeton de poker est l'élément de base du jeu. Impossible de faire une partie si vous n'avez pas de jeton de poker. De différentes couleurs, le jeton de poker matérialise les sommes d'argent mises en jeu. [...] La valeur d'un jeton de poker peut être adaptée à votre partie [...] 3, record 6, French, - jeton%20de%20poker
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-11-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Games
- Games of Chance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- table game
1, record 7, English, table%20game
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any casino game that requires its player to sit or stand at a table to play the game. 1, record 7, English, - table%20game
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The most popular table games are Craps and Roulette. 1, record 7, English, - table%20game
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de société
- Jeux de hasard
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- jeu sur table
1, record 7, French, jeu%20sur%20table
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique donné à des jeux de société pouvant être joués sur une table; par exemple le bridge. 1, record 7, French, - jeu%20sur%20table
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos de sociedad
- Juegos de azar
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- juego de mesa
1, record 7, Spanish, juego%20de%20mesa
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-06-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- indoor games
1, record 8, English, indoor%20games
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Purchase an air hockey, table top tennis, football, or billiard table. Also offers indoor cars, dart boards, arcade games, and many other indoor games. 1, record 8, English, - indoor%20games
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indoor game: term usually used in the plural. 2, record 8, English, - indoor%20games
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- jeux d'intérieur
1, record 8, French, jeux%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une mini-encyclopédie de tous les jeux d'intérieur et de plein air pour connaître les règles exactes, retrouver un jeu oublié ou découvrir d'autres d'idées. Pour la maison : jeux d'adresse, jeux d'attention, jeux de hasard, jeux d'esprit et de réflexion. Pour le plein air : jeux de cours de récréation, jeux de ballons, jeux de scoutisme, jeux de sportifs, etc. 1, record 8, French, - jeux%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jeu d'intérieur : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 8, French, - jeux%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-03-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Hospital Furniture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bed table for eating
1, record 9, English, bed%20table%20for%20eating
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A bed table for eating, games, writing and other activities. 1, record 9, English, - bed%20table%20for%20eating
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Mobilier d'hôpital
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- table à manger au lit
1, record 9, French, table%20%C3%A0%20manger%20au%20lit
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-07-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Operations Research and Management
- Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- gain matrix
1, record 10, English, gain%20matrix
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In games theory drawing up a table showing the gain that A will expect to make for every set of moves by two opponents or players(B & C). 1, record 10, English, - gain%20matrix
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
- Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- matrice des gains
1, record 10, French, matrice%20des%20gains
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-03-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Bowling, Billiards and Other Ball Games
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- billiards
1, record 11, English, billiards
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- billiard game 2, record 11, English, billiard%20game
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of several games played on a rectangular table with or without pockets by driving small balls against one another or into the pockets at the sides of the table with a cue. 3, record 11, English, - billiards
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In American use, the term often refers to carom billiards as distinguished from pocket billiards. There are 4 major forms of billiards: English billiards, pocket billiards, carom billiards, and snooker, each having individual variations. In each game the player strikes only the cue ball with the cue driving the cue ball into one or more of the object balls. 3, record 11, English, - billiards
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Quilles, billards et autres jeux de boules
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- billard
1, record 11, French, billard
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- jeu de billard 2, record 11, French, jeu%20de%20billard
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'un des jeux qui se jouent sur table rectangulaire avec ou sans blouses, et qui consistent à frapper, au moyen de baguettes (ou queues), des billes les unes contre les autres afin de les empocher ou de réussir un carambolage. 3, record 11, French, - billard
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Québec, le terme "billard" est aussi utilisé comme synonyme de carambolage. 2, record 11, French, - billard
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les quatre principales formes de jeu sont le billard anglais, le billard américain, le carambolage ou billard européen et le snooker, chacun comptant des variantes. 3, record 11, French, - billard
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-09-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Furniture (Various)
- Board Games
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- games table 1, record 12, English, games%20table
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier divers
- Jeux sur plateaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- table à jeux
1, record 12, French, table%20%C3%A0%20jeux
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- table à jeu 2, record 12, French, table%20%C3%A0%20jeu
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tables créées au XVIIIe siècle par les ébénistes en fonction des jeux en vogue à l'époque et dont la structure est déterminée par les règles du jeu. Malheureusement, un certain nombre de ces jeux nous sont mal connus. Le plateau de ces tables est pentagonal (pour le reversé, le brelan), il est carré, (pour le quadrille), triangulaire, etc. 1, record 12, French, - table%20%C3%A0%20jeux
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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