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HEAD TONGUE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- header
1, record 1, English, header
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- beheader 2, record 1, English, beheader
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once the tongue was removed, the cod was passed to the header … who cut off the head. 3, record 1, English, - header
Record 1, Key term(s)
- be-header
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étêteur
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9t%C3%AAteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- étêteuse 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9t%C3%AAteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aussitôt que la morue est élanguée, on la passe à l'étêteur […] chargé de la décoller, c'est-à-dire lui couper le col ou simplement lui enlever la tête. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9t%C3%AAteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
- Pesca comercial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- descabezadora
1, record 1, Spanish, descabezadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- máquina descabezadora 1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20descabezadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tomato hornworm moth
1, record 2, English, tomato%20hornworm%20moth
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tomato hornworm 2, record 2, English, tomato%20hornworm
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wingspan 90-110 mm. Wings mouse-gray, streaked with black and brown. Hind wings strong, pointed. Fore wings paler with 2 zigzag dark lines crossing middle of wing. Body heavy, torpedo-shaped. Head prominent, eyes and palps large, extended tongue at least as long as body. Abdomen above has 5 pairs of yellow spots... Food : Caterpillars feed on foliage of plants in the nightshade family, such as tomato and tobacco. 1, record 2, English, - tomato%20hornworm%20moth
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with another member of the same genus (Manduca) the tobacco hornworm moth whose caterpillar also feeds on the foliage of the nightshade family (tobacco and tomato). In southern tobacco-growing states of the U.S.A., the adult of this species, as well as that of the tomato hornworm moth, is often called "tobacco fly". Hence "tobacco fly" as a generic term is imprecise. 3, record 2, English, - tomato%20hornworm%20moth
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tomato horn-worm
- tomato horn-worm moth
- tobacco fly
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sphinx de la tomate
1, record 2, French, sphinx%20de%20la%20tomate
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le nom «Sphinx» provient du fait que] les chenilles des Sphinx sont munies d'une corne à l'extrémité abdominale. Effrayées, elles prennent une position qui ressemble fort à celle du Sphinx d'Égypte. 2, record 2, French, - sphinx%20de%20la%20tomate
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- grand mal seizure
1, record 3, English, grand%20mal%20seizure
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A generalized seizure affecting the entire brain. A sensation of sinking or rising in the epigastrium, the aura, is the start of a seizure. The patient loses consciousness and stiffens(tonic phase). Shortly thereafter, a to-and-fro jerking motion of arms and legs and head ensues. Urinary and fecal incontinence may occur as well as apnea and tongue biting. 2, record 3, English, - grand%20mal%20seizure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crise épileptique tonico-clonique
1, record 3, French, crise%20%C3%A9pileptique%20tonico%2Dclonique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- crise de grand mal 2, record 3, French, crise%20de%20grand%20mal
correct, feminine noun
- grand mal 2, record 3, French, grand%20mal
correct, masculine noun
- crise tonico-clonique 2, record 3, French, crise%20tonico%2Dclonique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crise épileptique généralisée, d'une durée d'une minute environ, caractérisée par une perte de connaissance, une décharge végétative en masse et des convulsions bilatérales et symétriques, généralisées à l'ensemble du corps. 1, record 3, French, - crise%20%C3%A9pileptique%20tonico%2Dclonique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crise épileptique tonico-clonique : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 1, record 3, French, - crise%20%C3%A9pileptique%20tonico%2Dclonique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- crisis tónico-clónica
1, record 3, Spanish, crisis%20t%C3%B3nico%2Dcl%C3%B3nica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Forestry Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- single-bladed axe
1, record 4, English, single%2Dbladed%20axe
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- single-bitted axe 2, record 4, English, single%2Dbitted%20axe
correct
- single bladed axe 3, record 4, English, single%20bladed%20axe
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The common type of axe having a head with only one cutting blade, the other end of the head terminating in a flat or slightly convex back. 4, record 4, English, - single%2Dbladed%20axe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The head is pierced, parallel to the back, by an eye into which the tongue of the handle is fitted. The tapered portion of the head may be termed the blade or only the welded portion. 5, record 4, English, - single%2Dbladed%20axe
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Exploitation forestière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hache à simple tranchant
1, record 4, French, hache%20%C3%A0%20simple%20tranchant
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hache utilisée dans les exploitations forestières, comportant, à une extrémité, un fer à un seul tranchant et à l'autre, un talon plat et légèrement convexe. 2, record 4, French, - hache%20%C3%A0%20simple%20tranchant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-07-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- digestive juice
1, record 5, English, digestive%20juice
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the apes kept the drug under their tongues before gulping it down : the tongue is dense with minute blood vessels, and so a substance held there can bypass the digestive juices and head straight into circulation. 1, record 5, English, - digestive%20juice
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- suc digestif
1, record 5, French, suc%20digestif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide de sécrétion, ferment organique de la digestion. 1, record 5, French, - suc%20digestif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-07-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gulp down
1, record 6, English, gulp%20down
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- gulp 2, record 6, English, gulp
correct, verb
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
to consume in one swallow. 2, record 6, English, - gulp%20down
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the apes kept the drug under their tongues before gulping it down : the tongue is dense with minute blood vessels, and so a substance held there can bypass the digestive juices and head straight into circulation. 1, record 6, English, - gulp%20down
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
raw meat is usually not chewed but gulped down like an oyster. 2, record 6, English, - gulp%20down
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
often used with "down". 2, record 6, English, - gulp%20down
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- engloutir
1, record 6, French, engloutir
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avaler rapidement, tout d'un coup et sans mâcher. 1, record 6, French, - engloutir
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-09-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cylindrical touch switch 1, record 7, English, cylindrical%20touch%20switch
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cylindrical Touch Switch : A dual switch operated by skin touch. Touching the stainless steel cone operates one switch. Touching the larger cylinder operates the second switch. Intended for use by those with good or limited head control. Can be operated with tongue, nose, cheek, lip or chin. 1, record 7, English, - cylindrical%20touch%20switch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur cylindrique à effleurement
1, record 7, French, interrupteur%20cylindrique%20%C3%A0%20effleurement
proposal, masculine 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 1986-06-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Husbandry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bars
1, record 8, English, bars
plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The spaces between the incisives and the molars of the horse where the bit rests. 2, record 8, English, - bars
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depending on the type of bit, this is achieved by exerting pressure on one or more of the following parts of the head : the corners of the mouth, the bars of the mouth, the tongue,.... 3, record 8, English, - bars
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- barres
1, record 8, French, barres
feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espaces au-dessus des coins chez les juments ou des crochets chez le cheval. 2, record 8, French, - barres
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aux deux mâchoires, un espace interdentaire nommé "barres" sur lequel porte le mors, sépare les crochets ou les coins des premières avant-molaires. 1, record 8, French, - barres
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-11-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- head of tongue 1, record 9, English, head%20of%20tongue
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a) with hole b) with slot. 1, record 9, English, - head%20of%20tongue
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- talon de broche 1, record 9, French, talon%20de%20broche
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a) avec trou b) avec fente. 1, record 9, French, - talon%20de%20broche
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1977-06-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tongue
1, record 10, English, tongue
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The bee uses its "tongue" to suck water, nectar, and honey into its mouth. The tongue is a flexible tube on the outside of the bee's head. It can be shortened, lengthened, and moved in all directions. On the sides of the tongue are the two jaws. 1, record 10, English, - tongue
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- langue
1, record 10, French, langue
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- glosse 2, record 10, French, glosse
correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
C'est une sorte de trompe que l'ouvrière enfonce dans la corolle des fleurs, pour en recueillir le nectar. A l'état de repos, elle est repliée sur elle-même et son extrémité touche alors à la partie inférieure de la bouche. En action, la langue s'allonge et est projetée en dehors (...) 3, record 10, French, - langue
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Proverbs and Maxims
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- still tongue shows a wise head 1, record 11, English, still%20tongue%20shows%20a%20wise%20head
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Proverbes et dictons
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- qui plus sait, plus se tait 1, record 11, French, qui%20plus%20sait%2C%20plus%20se%20tait
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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