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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- curling rock
1, record 1, English, curling%20rock
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rock 2, record 1, English, rock
correct, noun, Canada
- curling stone 3, record 1, English, curling%20stone
correct
- stone 4, record 1, English, stone
correct, noun
- granite 5, record 1, English, granite
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- granite stone 6, record 1, English, granite%20stone
correct, see observation
- shooter 7, record 1, English, shooter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The game of curling is played with circular curling stones made of granite. Very precise specifications govern the size and shape of the rocks. No curling stone shall be greater in weight than 44 pounds (19.95 kilograms) or greater in circumference than 36 inches (91.44 centimeters), which means a diameter of 11.46 inches (29.19 centimeters). The height of a stone shall not be less than 4.5 inches (11.4 centimeters). The part of the stone that is held during the delivery is called the handle. The striking edge is a band around the circumference where one rock contacts another. The bottom of the curling rock does not entirely contact the ice surface. In fact, the stone is ground like a shallow cup on the bottom so only the lip of the cup is actually in contact with the ice. This riding surface, or cup, is 5 inches in diameter and 1/8 inch wide. 8, record 1, English, - curling%20rock
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rock: term most frequently used in Canada. 9, record 1, English, - curling%20rock
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
granite stone : Expression used to specify that the stone is made of granite and to distinguish it from stones make of iron or hone. 10, record 1, English, - curling%20rock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pierre de curling
1, record 1, French, pierre%20de%20curling
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pierre 2, record 1, French, pierre
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- galet 3, record 1, French, galet
correct, masculine noun, Europe
- pierre de granite 4, record 1, French, pierre%20de%20granite
correct, feminine noun
- galet de curling 5, record 1, French, galet%20de%20curling
correct, masculine noun, Europe
- palet 6, record 1, French, palet
masculine noun, Europe
- palet de curling 6, record 1, French, palet%20de%20curling
masculine noun, Europe
- stone 7, record 1, French, stone
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au curling, on se sert de pierres circulaires faites de granite. Des spécifications très précises réglementent la forme et la grosseur des pierres. Le poids maximum est de 44 lb (19,95 kg), la circonférence maximale de 36 po (91,44 cm) indiquant un diamètre d'au plus 11,46 po (29,19 cm). La hauteur de la pierre doit être d'au moins 4,5 po (11,4 cm). La partie de la pierre par laquelle on la tient durant le lancer s'appelle poignée. La circonférence extérieure maximale, là où les pierres s'entrechoquent, s'appelle couronne. Ce n'est pas toute la surface du dessous de la pierre qui touche à la glace. Seul le pourtour entre en contact avec la glace. En fait, les pierres ont été aiguisées et la surface du dessous est concave. La surface de glissement appelée la bordure, mesure 5 po (12,5 cm) de diamètre et 1/8 po (0,30 cm) de largeur. 8, record 1, French, - pierre%20de%20curling
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- novaculite
1, record 2, English, novaculite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- razor stone 2, record 2, English, razor%20stone
correct
- Turkey stone 2, record 2, English, Turkey%20stone
correct
- galactite 3, record 2, English, galactite
correct, obsolete
- hone stone 4, record 2, English, hone%20stone
- whet slate 4, record 2, English, whet%20slate
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very hard sedimentary rock, similar to chert, composed essentially of microcrystalline quartz. 5, record 2, English, - novaculite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Novaculite is used as a whetstone for sharpening cutting instruments. The term is little used outside of Arkansas and Oklahoma where it is found in Lower Paleozoic strata. 3, record 2, English, - novaculite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- novaculite
1, record 2, French, novaculite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La novaculite est une roche siliceuse cryptocristalline très dense, à texture homogène et de couleur claire. Elle ressemble au chert, mais s'en distingue par la prédominance du quartz sur la calcédoine. La novaculite est associée dans cette partie des États-Unis à du chert et à des schistes. C'est donc un complexe argilo-siliceux avec apports terrigènes. 1, record 2, French, - novaculite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- novaculita
1, record 2, Spanish, novaculita
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca sedimentaria silícea que presenta gran dureza, grano fino y una textura homogénea. Se emplea como piedra de afilado. 2, record 2, Spanish, - novaculita
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la llamada novaculita [...] consiste en un sílex (o chert) compuesto casi enteramente por cuarzo microcristalino granular y con color blanco lechoso dominante. El ejemplo más conocido es de Novaculita de Caballos y de Arkansas que se localizan en el tránsito Devónico-Carbonífero en una amplia región de USA y en la que existe más del 90 por 100 de sílex. 3, record 2, Spanish, - novaculita
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