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HAMMER THROW [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Facilities and Venues
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- throwing cage
1, record 1, English, throwing%20cage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cage 2, record 1, English, cage
correct
- safety cage 3, record 1, English, safety%20cage
correct
- protection cage 4, record 1, English, protection%20cage
correct
- protection net 4, record 1, English, protection%20net
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The six-metre-wide area from which a competitor throws a discus or hammer. 5, record 1, English, - throwing%20cage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hammer or Discus Throwing Cage : All hammer and discus throws shall be made from an enclosure or cage to ensure the safety of spectators, officials, and competitors. The cage should be C-shaped in plan, the diameter being 7 metres... with the opening through which the throw is made 6 metres... wide. The height should not be less than 3. 35 metres... but preferably should be at least 4 metres... 6, record 1, English, - throwing%20cage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "protection net" is often used as a synonym of "throwing cage." 7, record 1, English, - throwing%20cage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Shot-put, discus and hammer. 7, record 1, English, - throwing%20cage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations et sites (Sports)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cage de protection
1, record 1, French, cage%20de%20protection
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cage 2, record 1, French, cage
correct, feminine noun
- filet de protection 3, record 1, French, filet%20de%20protection
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone de six mètres de largeur depuis laquelle un compétiteur lance un disque ou un marteau. 4, record 1, French, - cage%20de%20protection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au lancer de poids, le cercle est délimité à l'avant par un butoir peint en blanc, qui épouse la forme du cercle et fait 10 cm de hauteur. Cas particulier des lancers de disque et de marteau : pour la sécurité des juges et du public, il est nécessaire d'avoir une cage de protection. 5, record 1, French, - cage%20de%20protection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le disque se lance à partir d'une aire circulaire entourée d'un filet de protection. Le sportif tourne sur lui-même pour donner le maximum de vitesse à son engin avant de le lâcher. 6, record 1, French, - cage%20de%20protection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «filet de protection» s'emploie fréquemment comme synonyme de «cage de protection». 7, record 1, French, - cage%20de%20protection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Poids, disque et marteau. 7, record 1, French, - cage%20de%20protection
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
- Atletismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- jaula
1, record 1, Spanish, jaula
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- jaula de protección 2, record 1, Spanish, jaula%20de%20protecci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Área de seis metros de ancho desde la que un atleta lanza un disco o un martillo. 3, record 1, Spanish, - jaula
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lanzamiento de disco, martillo y peso. 4, record 1, Spanish, - jaula
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- throwing event
1, record 2, English, throwing%20event
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- throw 2, record 2, English, throw
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A field event in which an object, such as a javelin, discus, hammer and weight throw, is thrown as far as possible. 3, record 2, English, - throwing%20event
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de lancers
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lancers
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lancer 2, record 2, French, lancer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve d'athlétisme consistant à lancer le plus loin possible un engin particulier (poids, disque, javelot, marteau). 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lancers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lancers sont généralement classés en deux familles. Les lancers en translation : poids et javelot; et les lancers en rotation : disque et marteau. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lancers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lancer : Habituellement précédé de l'article défini. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lancers
Record 2, Key term(s)
- épreuve de lancement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-04-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Track and Field
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hammer thrower
1, record 3, English, hammer%20thrower
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An athlete participating in the hammer throw. 2, record 3, English, - hammer%20thrower
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Athlétisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lanceur de marteau
1, record 3, French, lanceur%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lanceuse de marteau 2, record 3, French, lanceuse%20de%20marteau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Athlète qui prend part à une épreuve d'athlétisme qui consiste à projeter le plus loin possible le marteau. 3, record 3, French, - lanceur%20de%20marteau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jean-Paul Baert, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur. 3, record 3, French, - lanceur%20de%20marteau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-07-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Historical Names
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Highland Games
1, record 4, English, Highland%20Games
correct, plural, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [Highland Games] are held in spring and summer in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. 2, record 4, English, - Highland%20Games
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The games feature traditional athletic events, such as the caber toss, hammer throw, sheaf toss and foot races, as well as Highland dancing, bagpipe, drum and band competitions. The gathering also showcases traditional Celtic music, clothing and culture, along with genealogical ties to ancestral clans. 3, record 4, English, - Highland%20Games
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations historiques
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Jeux écossais
1, record 4, French, Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
correct, masculine noun, plural, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Jeux des Highlands 2, record 4, French, Jeux%20des%20Highlands
correct, masculine noun, plural, international
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les [Jeux écossais] se déroulent tout au long de l'année, en Écosse et dans d'autres pays. Le but est de célébrer la culture écossaise, et principalement l'héritage culturel et sportif des Highlands. 2, record 4, French, - Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ces jeux comportent des épreuves traditionnelles d'athlétisme telles que le lancer du tronc, le lancer du marteau, le lancer de la gerbe de blé et la course à pied ainsi que des concours de danse écossaise, de cornemuse, de tambour et de fanfare. Au cours de ce grand rassemblement, la musique celtique traditionnelle, les tenues vestimentaires et la culture en lien avec les clans ancestraux sont aussi mises en évidence. 1, record 4, French, - Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-05-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports Facilities and Venues
- Track and Field
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- throwing circle
1, record 5, English, throwing%20circle
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- circle 2, record 5, English, circle
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The concrete pad within the cage from where the discus and hammer throw athletes throw. 3, record 5, English, - throwing%20circle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rim of the circle is made of band iron steel or other suitable material, sunk flush with the ground outside. The interior is made of concrete or similar material. 4, record 5, English, - throwing%20circle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Installations et sites (Sports)
- Athlétisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cercle de lancer
1, record 5, French, cercle%20de%20lancer
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cercle 2, record 5, French, cercle
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface de béton qui se trouve à l’intérieur de la cage et depuis laquelle les athlètes lancent le disque et le marteau. 3, record 5, French, - cercle%20de%20lancer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cercle est fait de bandes de fer, d'acier ou quelque autre matériau approprié, de niveau avec le sol à l'extérieur. Son intérieur est construit en béton ou en matériau similaire. 4, record 5, French, - cercle%20de%20lancer
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
- Atletismo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- círculo de lanzamiento
1, record 5, Spanish, c%C3%ADrculo%20de%20lanzamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- círculo 2, record 5, Spanish, c%C3%ADrculo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona de concreto dentro de la jaula desde la que los atletas lanzan el disco y el martillo. 3, record 5, Spanish, - c%C3%ADrculo%20de%20lanzamiento
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-07-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hammer throwing
1, record 6, English, hammer%20throwing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hammer throw 2, record 6, English, hammer%20throw
correct
- hammer 3, record 6, English, hammer
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hammer throw was introduced into the United States by Irish immigrants during the late 1800's. These Irish-Americans dominated the hammer event in the United States... 4, record 6, English, - hammer%20throwing
Record 6, Key term(s)
- hammerthrow
- hammer event
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lancer de marteau
1, record 6, French, lancer%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- lancer du marteau 2, record 6, French, lancer%20du%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
- lancement du marteau 3, record 6, French, lancement%20du%20marteau
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- marteau 4, record 6, French, marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le lancer du marteau, l'engin à propulser est accéléré longuement par plusieurs rotations et il a déjà acquis une très grande vitesse au cours de la phase finale. 5, record 6, French, - lancer%20de%20marteau
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «lancement du marteau» est très rarement employé au niveau international. (Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur.) 6, record 6, French, - lancer%20de%20marteau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- lanzamiento de martillo
1, record 6, Spanish, lanzamiento%20de%20martillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- lanzamiento del martillo 2, record 6, Spanish, lanzamiento%20del%20martillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-01-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
- Sports Facilities and Venues
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hammer throwing area
1, record 7, English, hammer%20throwing%20area
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hammer-throwing area 2, record 7, English, hammer%2Dthrowing%20area
correct
- hammer throw are 3, record 7, English, hammer%20throw%20%20are
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source:Canadian Amateur Track and Field Association. 4, record 7, English, - hammer%20throwing%20area
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
- Installations et sites (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aire de lancer du marteau
1, record 7, French, aire%20de%20lancer%20du%20marteau
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-01-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
- Sports Facilities and Venues
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hammer throwing circle
1, record 8, English, hammer%20throwing%20circle
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- hammer-throwing circle 2, record 8, English, hammer%2Dthrowing%20circle
correct
- hammer throw circle 3, record 8, English, hammer%20throw%20%20circle
correct
- hammer circle 4, record 8, English, hammer%20circle
correct
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
- Installations et sites (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cercle de lancer de marteau
1, record 8, French, cercle%20de%20lancer%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-12-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- impression
1, record 9, English, impression
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- mark 2, record 9, English, mark
correct, noun
- imprint 3, record 9, English, imprint
correct, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The putting area shall consist of cinders or grass or some suitable material on which the shot makes an imprint. 3, record 9, English, - impression
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The measurement of each throw shall be made from the nearest mark made by the fall of the discus, shot, or head of the hammer or javelin... 3, record 9, English, - impression
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- empreinte
1, record 9, French, empreinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- marque 2, record 9, French, marque
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La zone de chute sera en cendrée, en herbe, ou en tout autre matériau sur lequel le poids peut laisser une empreinte. 3, record 9, French, - empreinte
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Empreinte sur le sable, sur le sol. 4, record 9, French, - empreinte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-08-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- righthanded player
1, record 10, English, righthanded%20player
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- right-handed player 2, record 10, English, right%2Dhanded%20player
correct
- righthander 1, record 10, English, righthander
correct, noun
- right-hander 1, record 10, English, right%2Dhander
correct, noun
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In sports, an athlete using mainly his or her right hand to throw an object(a ball, rock, weight, hammer, javelin, fishing line, darts, etc.), his or her right hand or foot to hit an object or hold the bat or stick to hit the object(a ball, puck, ring, etc.), or his or her right side to fire(in biathlon, shooting, archery, etc.). 3, record 10, English, - righthanded%20player
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- joueur droitier
1, record 10, French, joueur%20droitier
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- joueuse droitière 2, record 10, French, joueuse%20droiti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- droitier 3, record 10, French, droitier
correct, masculine noun
- droitière 3, record 10, French, droiti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En sport, athlète qui utilise principalement sa main droite pour lancer un objet (balle, ballon, boule, pierre, poids, marteau, javelot, ligne à pêche, dards, etc.), sa main droite ou son pied droit pour frapper un objet ou tenir le bâton servant à frapper cet objet (balle, ballon, bille, rondelle, anneau, etc.), ou son côté droit pour exécuter un tir de (en biathlon, en tir, au tir à l'arc, etc.). 3, record 10, French, - joueur%20droitier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-08-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- lefthanded player
1, record 11, English, lefthanded%20player
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- left-handed player 2, record 11, English, left%2Dhanded%20player
correct
- lefthander 1, record 11, English, lefthander
correct, noun
- left-hander 1, record 11, English, left%2Dhander
correct, noun
- southpaw 3, record 11, English, southpaw
correct, see observation, noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In sports, an athlete using mainly his or her left hand to throw an object(a ball, rock, weight, hammer, javelin, fishing line, darts, etc.), his or her left hand or foot to hit an object or hold the bat or stick to hit the object(a ball, puck, ring, etc.), or his or her left side to fire(in biathlon, shooting, archery, etc.). 4, record 11, English, - lefthanded%20player
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
southpaw (noun or adjective, slang): A left-handed baseball pitcher, or any left-handed person. 5, record 11, English, - lefthanded%20player
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- joueur gaucher
1, record 11, French, joueur%20gaucher
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- joueuse gauchère 2, record 11, French, joueuse%20gauch%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- gaucher 3, record 11, French, gaucher
correct, masculine noun
- gauchère 3, record 11, French, gauch%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En sport, athlète qui utilise principalement sa main gauche pour lancer un objet (balle, ballon, boule, pierre, poids, marteau, javelot, ligne à pêche, dards, etc.), sa main gauche ou son pied gauche pour frapper un objet ou tenir le bâton servant à frapper cet objet (balle, ballon, bille, rondelle, anneau, etc.), ou son côté gauche pour exécuter un tir de (en biathlon, en tir, au tir à l'arc, etc.). 3, record 11, French, - joueur%20gaucher
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- weight and hammer throw 1, record 12, English, weight%20and%20hammer%20throw
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(gym.) 1, record 12, English, - weight%20and%20hammer%20throw
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- poids et marteaux à lancer 1, record 12, French, poids%20et%20marteaux%20%C3%A0%20lancer
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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