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HEAD HUNTING [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hand-thrown harpoon
1, record 1, English, hand%2Dthrown%20harpoon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hand harpoon 2, record 1, English, hand%20harpoon
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hand-harpoon fishing is defined as fishing for fish and marine mammals by throwing a harpoon with a detachable head from a boat.... hunting of dolphins and porpoises with hand harpoons was... common in [some countries]. 3, record 1, English, - hand%2Dthrown%20harpoon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- harpon lancé à la main
1, record 1, French, harpon%20lanc%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- greyhound
1, record 2, English, greyhound
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- grayhound 2, record 2, English, grayhound
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A breed of fast-running, keen-sighted dog having a long slender body and head and long legs, long used in hunting and coursing, and now used in racing... 3, record 2, English, - greyhound
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lévrier anglais
1, record 2, French, l%C3%A9vrier%20anglais
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lévrier greyhound 2, record 2, French, l%C3%A9vrier%20greyhound
masculine noun
- greyhound 3, record 2, French, greyhound
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- lévrier grayhound
- grayhound
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-04-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Commercial Fishing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- avataq
1, record 3, English, avataq
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An avataq is a traditional hunting float made of one complete sealskin. All parts of an avataq have specific names in Inuttitut. The avataq is fitted with wooden plugs on its ends. Any holes in the skin may be plugged with custom-made ivory plugs called "uaqtaq. "The avataq is attached to a harpoon and harpoon head by a sealskin line... 2, record 3, English, - avataq
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Pêche commerciale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- avataq
1, record 3, French, avataq
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un avataq est un flotteur servant à la chasse traditionnelle fait d'une seule peau de phoque. Toutes les parties d'un avataq ont un nom particulier en inuttitut. L'avataq est fermé par des bouchons de bois aux extrémités. Si la peau a des trous, on peut boucher ces trous avec de petits bouchons en ivoire faits sur mesure que l'on appelle «uaqtaq». L'avataq est relié au harpon et à la pointe du harpon par une corde faite également en peau de phoque. 2, record 3, French, - avataq
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes y cultura indígenas
- Pesca comercial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- avataq
1, record 3, Spanish, avataq
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En Groenlandia era común llevar un flotador o avataq en la cubierta trasera que se usaba durante la caza para evitar que la presa se sumergiera. 1, record 3, Spanish, - avataq
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lightning snake 1, record 4, English, lightning%20snake
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Indian art designs incorporated into their wears had as much practical application as the functionality of the items. For instance, the Lightning Snake has the head of a wolf, an animal revered for it's hunting prowess. Knowing of its skill in striking whales, a whale hunter would paint a Lightning Snake on his canoe, and then paint over the image. Although it was unseen by the whale, the power of its presence on the canoe would aid the hunter to make a strike. 2, record 4, English, - lightning%20snake
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- serpent à foudre
1, record 4, French, serpent%20%C3%A0%20foudre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-07-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- head hunting 1, record 5, English, head%20hunting
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prospection de talents
1, record 5, French, prospection%20de%20talents
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contratación de personal
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- búsqueda de personal calificado
1, record 5, Spanish, b%C3%BAsqueda%20de%20personal%20calificado
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-04-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chaperon 1, record 6, English, chaperon
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a small hood placed on the head of a falcon when hunting 1, record 6, English, - chaperon
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chaperon 1, record 6, French, chaperon
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1983-04-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- blunt arrowhead 1, record 7, English, blunt%20arrowhead
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the head of an arrow that is almost round for hunting birds 1, record 7, English, - blunt%20arrowhead
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- boncon 1, record 7, French, boncon
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- pointe mousse 1, record 7, French, pointe%20mousse
- pointe ronde 1, record 7, French, pointe%20ronde
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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