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HEAVY-WEIGHT [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Combat Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- light heavyweight
1, record 1, English, light%20heavyweight
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lightheavyweight 2, record 1, English, lightheavyweight
correct, noun
- light heavy weight 3, record 1, English, light%20heavy%20weight
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In combat sports, the weight category immediately below the heavyweight category. This category has limits that vary according to the sport (boxing, mixed martial arts, judo, wrestling, etc.). For example, "light heavyweight" in mixed martial arts is reserved for fighters weighing between 205 and 265 pounds. 4, record 1, English, - light%20heavyweight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Weight categories act as references for fighters to orient themselves according to their normal weight and size. 4, record 1, English, - light%20heavyweight
Record 1, Key term(s)
- light heavy-weight
- light-heavy-weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de combat
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poids mi-lourd
1, record 1, French, poids%20mi%2Dlourd
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les sports de combat, catégorie de poids, aux limites variables, qui est immédiatement inférieure à celle des poids lourds. Par exemple, le «poids mi-lourd», dans les arts martiaux mixtes, est réservé aux combattants dont le poids se situe entre 205 et 265 livres. 2, record 1, French, - poids%20mi%2Dlourd
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les catégories de poids agissent à titre de références pour les combattants afin qu'ils puissent s'orienter selon leur poids normal et leur gabarit. 3, record 1, French, - poids%20mi%2Dlourd
Record 1, Key term(s)
- poids milourd
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de lucha
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- peso semi pesado
1, record 1, Spanish, peso%20semi%20pesado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- peso ligero pesado 1, record 1, Spanish, peso%20ligero%20pesado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Combat Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- heavyweight
1, record 2, English, heavyweight
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- heavy weight 2, record 2, English, heavy%20weight
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In combat sports, the weight category immediately above the light heavyweight category. This category has limits that vary according to the sport (boxing, mixed martial arts, judo, wrestling, etc.). For example, "heavyweight" in mixed martial arts is reserved for fighters weighing 265 pounds or more. 3, record 2, English, - heavyweight
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Weight categories act as references for fighters to orient themselves according to their normal weight and size. 3, record 2, English, - heavyweight
Record 2, Key term(s)
- heavy-weight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de combat
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poids lourd
1, record 2, French, poids%20lourd
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les sports de combat, catégorie de poids, aux limites variables, qui est immédiatement supérieure à celle des poids mi-lourds. Par exemple, le «poids lourd», dans les arts martiaux mixtes, est réservé aux combattants dont le poids est d'au moins 265 livres. 2, record 2, French, - poids%20lourd
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les catégories de poids agissent à titre de références pour les combattants afin qu’ils puissent s'orienter selon leur poids normal et leur gabarit. 3, record 2, French, - poids%20lourd
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de lucha
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- peso pesado
1, record 2, Spanish, peso%20pesado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
- Boxing
- Wrestling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- super heavyweight
1, record 3, English, super%20heavyweight
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- superheavyweight 2, record 3, English, superheavyweight
correct
- super-heavyweight 3, record 3, English, super%2Dheavyweight
- super heavy 4, record 3, English, super%20heavy
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In weightlifting,] contestants are divided into 10 body-weight categories from flyweight to superheavyweight. 5, record 3, English, - super%20heavyweight
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In amateur boxing,] a ... boxer who weighs more than 201 pounds. 6, record 3, English, - super%20heavyweight
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Wrestling: over 100 kg. 7, record 3, English, - super%20heavyweight
Record 3, Key term(s)
- super heavy weight
- super heavy-weight
- super-heavy weight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
- Boxe
- Lutte
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poids super-lourd
1, record 3, French, poids%20super%2Dlourd
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Boxe : plus de 91 kg. 2, record 3, French, - poids%20super%2Dlourd
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lutte et catch : plus de 100 kg. 2, record 3, French, - poids%20super%2Dlourd
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Halterofilia
- Boxeo
- Lucha
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- peso super pesado
1, record 3, Spanish, peso%20super%20pesado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- súper pesado 2, record 3, Spanish, s%C3%BAper%20pesado
correct, masculine noun
- super pesado 1, record 3, Spanish, super%20pesado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A partir de 91 kg para varones. 2, record 3, Spanish, - peso%20super%20pesado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Machines
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- barrel shuttle
1, record 4, English, barrel%20shuttle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- barrel-shuttle 2, record 4, English, barrel%2Dshuttle
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Single or twin needle lockstitch barrel-shuttle flat bed machine for heavy-weight applications. Single needle lockstitch barrel shuttle free-arm machine for heavy-weight applications. 2, record 4, English, - barrel%20shuttle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Machines à coudre
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- navette barillet
1, record 4, French, navette%20barillet
correct, feminine 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 1991-08-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cattle Raising
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- heavy weight cattle 1, record 5, English, heavy%20weight%20cattle
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- heavy-weight cattle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des bovins
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bovins lourds
1, record 5, French, bovins%20lourds
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bovins gras 1, record 5, French, bovins%20gras
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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