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LENGTH PACE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Equipment
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pace stick
1, record 1, English, pace%20stick
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pace-stick 2, record 1, English, pace%2Dstick
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An adjustable instrument made of two pieces of wood hinged at one end used to ensure uniformity and precision in military drill. 3, record 1, English, - pace%20stick
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pace stick is designed to measure the appropriate length of a marching pace and is often carried as a symbol of authority. 3, record 1, English, - pace%20stick
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pace stick: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 1, English, - pace%20stick
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pacestick
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel militaire
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mesure-pas
1, record 1, French, mesure%2Dpas
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument ajustable constitué de deux pièces de bois articulés à un bout et servant à garantir l'uniformité et la précision lors d'exercices militaires. 2, record 1, French, - mesure%2Dpas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mesure-pas est conçu pour mesurer la longueur d'un pas de marche et on le porte souvent comme symbole d'autorité. 2, record 1, French, - mesure%2Dpas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mesure-pas : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - mesure%2Dpas
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-09-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mix up the pace
1, record 2, English, mix%20up%20the%20pace
correct, verb phrase, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mix up shots 2, record 2, English, mix%20up%20shots
correct, see observation, verb phrase, generic
- mix it up 1, record 2, English, mix%20it%20up
correct, verb phrase, generic
- change the pace 1, record 2, English, change%20the%20pace
correct, verb phrase, generic
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To change the speed, elevation [length, power] and spin of shots constantly to confuse an opponent’s anticipation and rhythm. 2, record 2, English, - mix%20up%20the%20pace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generic colloquial expression frequently used in tennis. In this expression, the term "pace" suggests changing the length, height, rhythm, power, speed or spin of one's shots. Related phraseology : take the pace off the ball, to change up one's serve. 1, record 2, English, - mix%20up%20the%20pace
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- jouer en variant la consistance des balles
1, record 2, French, jouer%20en%20variant%20la%20consistance%20des%20balles
verb phrase, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- jouer en variant la puissance des balles 1, record 2, French, jouer%20en%20variant%20la%20puissance%20des%20balles
verb phrase, specific
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consistance : État de ce qui est solide et cohérent. 2, record 2, French, - jouer%20en%20variant%20la%20consistance%20des%20balles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Équivalent générique : brouiller le jeu. 1, record 2, French, - jouer%20en%20variant%20la%20consistance%20des%20balles
Record 2, Key term(s)
- brouiller le jeu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-09-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mix up shots
1, record 3, English, mix%20up%20shots
correct, see observation, verb phrase, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mix up the pace 2, record 3, English, mix%20up%20the%20pace
correct, verb phrase, generic
- mix it up 2, record 3, English, mix%20it%20up
correct, verb phrase, generic
- change the pace 2, record 3, English, change%20the%20pace
correct, verb phrase, generic
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To change the speed, elevation, [length, force] and spin of shots constantly to confuse an opponent’s anticipation and rhythm. 1, record 3, English, - mix%20up%20shots
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generic colloquial expression frequently used in tennis. Among its many meanings, it may suggest changing the pace of one's shots(underspin with topspin and vice-versa). Remember the English term "pace" has several meanings(length, height, power, speed, rhythm, spin). Related phraseology : break an opponent's momentum, to slow an opponent's momentum, to speed play up. 2, record 3, English, - mix%20up%20shots
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- changer la cadence des échanges
1, record 3, French, changer%20la%20cadence%20des%20%C3%A9changes
correct, verb phrase, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- jouer en variant la cadence des balles 2, record 3, French, jouer%20en%20variant%20la%20cadence%20des%20balles
correct, verb phrase, specific
- jouer en variant la vitesse des balles 2, record 3, French, jouer%20en%20variant%20la%20vitesse%20des%20balles
correct, verb phrase, specific
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] l'amortie et le lob sont de bons moyens de changer la cadence des échanges et de bousculer les habitudes de l'adversaire. 1, record 3, French, - changer%20la%20cadence%20des%20%C3%A9changes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Logique : Si l'on change la vitesse d'une balle, on change nécessairement aussi la cadence de celle-ci. Phraséologie connexe : rechercher la variété, jouer en variant/alternant les effets des balles, joueur sur la vitesse [d'un service]. Équivalent générique : brouiller le jeu. 2, record 3, French, - changer%20la%20cadence%20des%20%C3%A9changes
Record 3, Key term(s)
- brouiller le jeu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-01-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- length and pace 1, record 4, English, length%20and%20pace
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cadence
1, record 4, French, cadence
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désigne habituellement la vitesse de rotation de la balle qui la fait bondir rapidement. 2, record 4, French, - cadence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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