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Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- universal sling
1, record 1, English, universal%20sling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Universal slings will usually have split leg sections that give you some flexibility in the positioning of the person's legs. They can either be held separately, or the straps can be crossed over to keep the legs together. 1, record 1, English, - universal%20sling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- toile universelle
1, record 1, French, toile%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sangle universelle 2, record 1, French, sangle%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En présence d'une prothèse de la hanche, seule la toile universelle doit être utilisée. 1, record 1, French, - toile%20universelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lunge
1, record 2, English, lunge
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The basic attacking move toward an opponent consisting in a full extension of the arm followed by a wide step forward of the foot on the same side as the sword arm (front foot) while keeping the other foot (rear foot) in place. 2, record 2, English, - lunge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lunge is a sudden attack on an opponent. The back leg is used for power. First, you swiftly extend your sword arm so that your foil is thrust straight at the target. In the next split second, you lift your front leg forward. 3, record 2, English, - lunge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The lunge is an aggressive action designed to enable the fencer to reach the opponent from a distance greater than that afforded by extension of the weapon arm. 4, record 2, English, - lunge
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fente
1, record 2, French, fente
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- développement 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action consistant en une détente de la jambe arrière combinée avec une projection de la jambe avant. 3, record 2, French, - fente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fente est une attaque soudaine. Toute la force vient de la jambe arrière. L'escrimeur déploie d'abord rapidement le bras armé, de façon à diriger son arme droit vers la cible. Immédiatement après, il projette son pied avant. 4, record 2, French, - fente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plusieurs sources considèrent «fente» et «développement» synonymes bien qu'en absolu, la «fente» se limite à la projection de la jambe du côté du bras armé vers l'avant avec détente de la jambe arrière, l'extension du bras armé vers l'avant étant le «déploiement» ou «allongement du bras», et le «développement», le combiné des deux soient le déploiement du bras suivi de la fente. 5, record 2, French, - fente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- desarrollo
1, record 2, Spanish, desarrollo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- posición de fondo 2, record 2, Spanish, posici%C3%B3n%20de%20fondo
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extensión de la pierna adelantada del esgrimidor, usada en un ataque básico. 3, record 2, Spanish, - desarrollo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- knuckle
1, record 3, English, knuckle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Split ham length wise close to the leg bone into cushion, and knuckle, leaving leg bone in knuckle piece. 1, record 3, English, - knuckle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pointe de surlonge
1, record 3, French, pointe%20de%20surlonge
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointe de surlonge : Terme proposé par un enseignant de la boucherie du Centre de formation professionnelle Relais de la Lièvre-Seigneurie à Gatineau. 1, record 3, French, - pointe%20de%20surlonge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-12-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lateral meniscus
1, record 4, English, lateral%20meniscus
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The external semilunar cartilage of the knee. 2, record 4, English, - lateral%20meniscus
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The knee has two cartilage disks, called menisci, that are attached to the top portion of the tibia(the large lower leg bone). The lateral meniscus is located on the outer side of the knee joint, and the medial meniscus is on the inner side. These two wedge-shaped discs form a cradle for the cartilage covered condyles of the femur. The minisci absorb shock, and serve to cushion the knee. An injury to a meniscus may take the form of a small or large tear, a split in the disk, or a frayed or roughly torn area. 3, record 4, English, - lateral%20meniscus
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ménisque externe
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9nisque%20externe
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ménisque latéral 2, record 4, French, m%C3%A9nisque%20lat%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartilage semi-lunaire externe du genou. 3, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9nisque%20externe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cornes antérieure et postérieure du ménisque latéral sont plus rapprochées que ne le sont celles du ménisque médial [...]. Le ménisque latéral a la forme d'un C presque fermé et le ménisque médial d'un C ouvert. 2, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9nisque%20externe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-12-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- medial meniscus
1, record 5, English, medial%20meniscus
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The internal semilunar cartilage of the knee. 2, record 5, English, - medial%20meniscus
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The knee has two cartilage disks, called menisci, that are attached to the top portion of the tibia(the large lower leg bone). The lateral meniscus is located on the outer side of the knee joint, and the medial meniscus is on the inner side. These two wedge-shaped discs form a cradle for the cartilage covered condyles of the femur. The minisci absorb shock, and serve to cushion the knee. An injury to a meniscus may take the form of a small or large tear, a split in the disk, or a frayed or roughly torn area. 3, record 5, English, - medial%20meniscus
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
medial meniscus ganglion cyst. 4, record 5, English, - medial%20meniscus
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ménisque interne
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9nisque%20interne
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ménisque médial 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9nisque%20m%C3%A9dial
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartilage semi-lunaire interne du genou. 3, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9nisque%20interne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cornes antérieure et postérieure du ménisque latéral sont plus rapprochées que ne le sont celles du ménisque médial [...] Le ménisque latéral a la forme d'un C presque fermé et le ménisque médial d'un C ouvert. 2, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9nisque%20interne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
kyste du ménisque interne. 3, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9nisque%20interne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cartwheel
1, record 6, English, cartwheel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sideways handspring in which the hands and feet touch the ground one at a time. 2, record 6, English, - cartwheel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In doing the cartwheel it’s important to think of it as a sideways rather than a forward movement. It is helpful to think of yourself as a wheel with the arms and legs as the spokes. 3, record 6, English, - cartwheel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... stand with your side to the mat, kick the left leg upward, and place it forward as the weight is taken on the left hand and then on the right. The arms are straight and shoulder-distance apart. Split the legs in the air. Land on the right foot and then the left foot as the body ends facing in the original position.... This should be done in and even 4-count rhythm. 4, record 6, English, - cartwheel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- roue
1, record 6, French, roue
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- renversement latéral 2, record 6, French, renversement%20lat%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Il s'agit d'une] fente avant, [suivie d'une] poussée de jambe droite avec [un] lancer de [la] jambe gauche pour poser en avant [la] main droite au sol et basculer à l'appui renversé passager [avec les] jambes écartées. Sans arrêt [il faut] passer sur [le] bras gauche pour basculer à la station sur [la] jambe gauche pour une finale en fente avant sur cette jambe. 3, record 6, French, - roue
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vous devez faire particulièrement attention au placement des pieds lors de l'exécution des roues. Le premier pied qui touche le sol doit être tourné de façon à ce que les orteils pointent vers les mains. 4, record 6, French, - roue
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- rueda
1, record 6, Spanish, rueda
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- voltereta lateral 2, record 6, Spanish, voltereta%20lateral
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- shipping leg
1, record 7, English, shipping%20leg
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once the new annex is up and operational, the two new phases will be split to handle processing on one side and shipping on the other. A new detached office will be built to handle customer relations, and the scale driveway will extended from its current 100 feet to 140. The driveway extension will take place first, said Borgen, which will necessitate the B-train trucks to use trackside loading while that takes place. There will also be an increased head drive on the existing leg, and an additional shipping leg will be added in Phase II. An eventual goals as well is to locate the Pool' s farm service centre at the elevator, moving it out of the city, said Sanders. 2, record 7, English, - shipping%20leg
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- élévateur de chargement
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20de%20chargement
correct, 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 2000-06-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rotation with the leg on vertical split 1, record 8, English, rotation%20with%20the%20leg%20on%20vertical%20split
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Artistic gymnastics term. 1, record 8, English, - rotation%20with%20the%20leg%20on%20vertical%20split
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Technique/tactics. 1, record 8, English, - rotation%20with%20the%20leg%20on%20vertical%20split
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pivot avec la jambe en grand écart vertical
1, record 8, French, pivot%20avec%20la%20jambe%20en%20grand%20%C3%A9cart%20vertical
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de gymnastique artistique. 1, record 8, French, - pivot%20avec%20la%20jambe%20en%20grand%20%C3%A9cart%20vertical
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 8, French, - pivot%20avec%20la%20jambe%20en%20grand%20%C3%A9cart%20vertical
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-02-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- split leg 1, record 9, English, split%20leg
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- demi-appel divisé
1, record 9, French, demi%2Dappel%20divis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-01-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- leg split 1, record 10, English, leg%20split
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- écartement latéral
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9cartement%20lat%C3%A9ral
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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