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POMMEL [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cascabel
1, record 1, English, cascabel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cascable 2, record 1, English, cascable
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The knob or pommel at the rear end of a cannon. 3, record 1, English, - cascabel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-lampe
1, record 1, French, cul%2Dde%2Dlampe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cascabelle 2, record 1, French, cascabelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les anciens canons se chargeant par la bouche, face extérieure arrière où se trouve le bouton de culasse. 3, record 1, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dlampe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cutting and Thrusting Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hilt
1, record 2, English, hilt
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The handle of a sword or dagger. 2, record 2, English, - hilt
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hilt... of a sword is its handle, consisting of a guard, grip and pommel. 3, record 2, English, - hilt
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes blanches
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poignée
1, record 2, French, poign%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie d'une épée comprenant la garde, la fusée et le pommeau. 2, record 2, French, - poign%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poignée : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 2, French, - poign%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pommel horse
1, record 3, English, pommel%20horse
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pommel horse : an item in the "Sports Equipment" class of the "Recreational Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - pommel%20horse
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cheval d'arçons
1, record 3, French, cheval%20d%27ar%C3%A7ons
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cheval d'arçons : objet de la classe «Équipement de sport» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs». 2, record 3, French, - cheval%20d%27ar%C3%A7ons
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inside hand
1, record 4, English, inside%20hand
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Untie your reins and take them up in your inside hand. With your outside hand, take hold of the pommel and straighten your arm so that you’re pulling your shoulders back and pulling your seat toward your hand at the same time. 1, record 4, English, - inside%20hand
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Related term: right lead 1, record 4, English, - inside%20hand
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- main droite
1, record 4, French, main%20droite
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'on manœuvre «à main droite» lorsque l'antérieur droit du cheval est le plus en avant dans la foulée de galop, ou lorsque le déplacement ou le changement de direction se fait dans le sens du mouvement des aiguilles d'une montre. 1, record 4, French, - main%20droite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- mano derecha
1, record 4, Spanish, mano%20derecha
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-04-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
- Dance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flair
1, record 5, English, flair
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- flare 2, record 5, English, flare
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
… an acrobatic move in which the performer alternates balancing the torso between either arm while swinging the [straddled] legs beneath in continuous circles. 3, record 5, English, - flair
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is a fundamental b-boying power move, and in gymnastics, it may be performed on a pommel horse or during the floor exercise. 3, record 5, English, - flair
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
- Danse
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cercle de jambes écartées
1, record 5, French, cercle%20de%20jambes%20%C3%A9cart%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cercle jambes écartées 1, record 5, French, cercle%20jambes%20%C3%A9cart%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
- cercle écarté 2, record 5, French, cercle%20%C3%A9cart%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pommel
1, record 6, English, pommel
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The wide uplifted front of the saddle ... 2, record 6, English, - pommel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pommeau
1, record 6, French, pommeau
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arcade supérieure de l'arçon antérieur d'une selle. 2, record 6, French, - pommeau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- borrén
1, record 6, Spanish, borr%C3%A9n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-06-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- artistic gymnastics
1, record 7, English, artistic%20gymnastics
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the Olympics, gymnastics now consists of three unique sports : men's and women's artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics. … Artistic gymnastics consists of six events for men and four events for women. Both men and women compete in vaulting and floor events. The other two events for women are balance beam and uneven bars, the other four events for men are pommel horse, rings, parallel bars and horizontal bar. 2, record 7, English, - artistic%20gymnastics
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
artistic gymnastics: official term of the Pan American Games. 3, record 7, English, - artistic%20gymnastics
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gymnastique artistique
1, record 7, French, gymnastique%20artistique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au niveau compétitif, la gymnastique artistique est un sport qui exige force, puissance, souplesse, agilité et courage, en plus d’une grande précision technique et créativité artistique. […] Le programme compétitif de gymnastique artistique masculine se compose de 6 épreuves: les exercices au sol, le cheval arçons, les anneaux, le saut, les barres parallèles et la barre fixe. 2, record 7, French, - gymnastique%20artistique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- gimnasia artística
1, record 7, Spanish, gimnasia%20art%C3%ADstica
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gimnasia artística es un deporte olímpico caracterizado por movimientos de alta coordinación, precisión y estética. […] La gimnasia artística femenina consta de cuatro aparatos: salto, barras asimétricas, viga de equilibrio y ejercicios en el suelo. La gimnasia artística masculina consta de seis aparatos: ejercicios en el suelo, caballo con arcos, anillos, salto, barras paralelas y barra fija. 2, record 7, Spanish, - gimnasia%20art%C3%ADstica
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gimnasia artística: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 3, record 7, Spanish, - gimnasia%20art%C3%ADstica
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-04-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
- Combined-Events Contests
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- guard
1, record 8, English, guard
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of metal for the protection of the fingers, which is inserted between the blade and the handle. 2, record 8, English, - guard
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The guard ... protects the hand, particularly in épée and sabre. 3, record 8, English, - guard
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The bell-shaped guard of a foil is relatively shallow while that of the épée is deeper. The guard of a sabre has one of its side curving around the handle(or hilt) up to the pommel to protect the knuckles of the sword hand. 4, record 8, English, - guard
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coquille
1, record 8, French, coquille
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- garde 2, record 8, French, garde
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie métallique, circulaire et convexe [entre la poignée et la lame] de l'arme destinée à protéger la main. 3, record 8, French, - coquille
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La monture comprend [...] la coquille qui protège la main [...]. 2, record 8, French, - coquille
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La coquille du fleuret est étroite et celle de l'épée, plus profonde. L'une des extrémités de la coquille du sabre se prolonge sous la poignée, jusqu'à la jonction entre la poignée et le pommeau, pour protéger les jointures de la main armée. 4, record 8, French, - coquille
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
- Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- cazoleta
1, record 8, Spanish, cazoleta
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- guarnición 2, record 8, Spanish, guarnici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- foil guard
1, record 9, English, foil%20guard
correct, specific
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guard: The somewhat bowl-shaped shield between the blade of a sword and the handle which curves toward the handle to protect the fencer’s hand. The guard of a foil is relatively shallow while that of the épée is quite deep. 2, record 9, English, - foil%20guard
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
guard: The bell-shaped part of the weapon [foil or épée] between the handle [or hilt] and the blade which protects the hand. 3, record 9, English, - foil%20guard
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The guard of a foil is relatively shallow while that of the épée is deeper. The guard of a sabre has one of its side curving around the handle, up to the pommel to protect the knuckles of the sword hand. 2, record 9, English, - foil%20guard
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- coquille du fleuret
1, record 9, French, coquille%20du%20fleuret
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- coquille de fleuret 2, record 9, French, coquille%20de%20fleuret
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coquille : La partie en cloche de l'arme [le fleuret ou l'épée] entre la poignée et la lame, protégeant la main. 3, record 9, French, - coquille%20du%20fleuret
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fleuret : Arme conventionnelle, la surface de touche se limitant au tronc : longueur maxima 110 cm (90 cm pour la lame); poids 500 g; lame quadrangulaire, coquille ronde (12 cm de diamètre). 4, record 9, French, - coquille%20du%20fleuret
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La coquille du fleuret est étroite et celle de l'épée, plus profonde. L'une des extrémités de la coquille du sabre se prolonge sous la poignée (jusqu'à la jonction entre la poignée et le pommeau) pour protéger les jointures de la main armée. 2, record 9, French, - coquille%20du%20fleuret
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 OBS
L'entrée lexicale «coquille de fleuret» est moins usitée que l'entrée contextuelle «coquille du fleuret». 2, record 9, French, - coquille%20du%20fleuret
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- cazoleta de florete
1, record 9, Spanish, cazoleta%20de%20florete
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
- Combined-Events Contests
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- épée guard
1, record 10, English, %C3%A9p%C3%A9e%20guard
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guard: The bell-shaped part of the weapon [foil or épée] between the handle [or hilt] and the blade which protects the hand. 2, record 10, English, - %C3%A9p%C3%A9e%20guard
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The gaurd of a foil is relatively shallow while that of the épée is deeper. The guard of a sabre has one of its side curving around the handle, up to the pommel to protect the knuckles of the sword hand. 3, record 10, English, - %C3%A9p%C3%A9e%20guard
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- coquille d'épée
1, record 10, French, coquille%20d%27%C3%A9p%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coquille : La partie en cloche de l'arme [le fleuret ou l'épée] entre la poignée et la lame, protégeant la main. 2, record 10, French, - coquille%20d%27%C3%A9p%C3%A9e
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La coquille du fleuret est étroite et celle de l'épée, plus profonde. L'une des extrémités de la coquille du sabre se prolonge sous la poignée (jusqu'à la jonction entre la poignée et le pommeau) pour protéger les jointures de la main armée. 3, record 10, French, - coquille%20d%27%C3%A9p%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
- Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- cazoleta de espada
1, record 10, Spanish, cazoleta%20de%20espada
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2008-03-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- horn of a saddle
1, record 11, English, horn%20of%20a%20saddle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The prominent projection on the pommel of western saddles and some Australian stock saddles. 1, record 11, English, - horn%20of%20a%20saddle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- corne de la selle
1, record 11, French, corne%20de%20la%20selle
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La différence entre la corne et le pommeau (lui-même désigné aussi parfois comme étant le gosier) n'a pas toujours été faite en français. 1, record 11, French, - corne%20de%20la%20selle
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-12-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- pommel
1, record 12, English, pommel
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse. 2, record 12, English, - pommel
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Artistic gymnastics term. 3, record 12, English, - pommel
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Facilities/equipment. 3, record 12, English, - pommel
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- arçon
1, record 12, French, ar%C3%A7on
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de gymnastique artistique. 2, record 12, French, - ar%C3%A7on
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Installations/matériel. 2, record 12, French, - ar%C3%A7on
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- arco
1, record 12, Spanish, arco
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pommel
1, record 13, English, pommel
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- foil pommel 2, record 13, English, foil%20pommel
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The specially designed nut which is attached to the tang of blade, holding the foil components together and lending balance to the weapon. 3, record 13, English, - pommel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the pommel... is used to assemble the... different parts and acts as a counterweight to the blade. 4, record 13, English, - pommel
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pommeau
1, record 13, French, pommeau
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- pommeau du fleuret 2, record 13, French, pommeau%20du%20fleuret
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extrémité métallique renflée qui permet d'assembler et d'équilibrer l'arme. 3, record 13, French, - pommeau
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le pommeau [...] permet l'assemblage des différentes parties et sert de contrepoids à la lame. 4, record 13, French, - pommeau
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- pomo
1, record 13, Spanish, pomo
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- pomo del florete 2, record 13, Spanish, pomo%20del%20florete
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- double leg circle
1, record 14, English, double%20leg%20circle
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pommel horse. 2, record 14, English, - double%20leg%20circle
Record 14, Key term(s)
- double leg circles
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cercle des deux jambes
1, record 14, French, cercle%20des%20deux%20jambes
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- cercle des jambes réunies 2, record 14, French, cercle%20des%20jambes%20r%C3%A9unies
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cheval d'arçons. 3, record 14, French, - cercle%20des%20deux%20jambes
Record 14, Key term(s)
- cercles des deux jambes
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- molino de piernas unidas
1, record 14, Spanish, molino%20de%20piernas%20unidas
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- molino piernas juntas 2, record 14, Spanish, molino%20piernas%20juntas
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caballo con arcos. 3, record 14, Spanish, - molino%20de%20piernas%20unidas
Record 14, Key term(s)
- molinos piernas juntas
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-03-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- pommel horse
1, record 15, English, pommel%20horse
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- pommel 2, record 15, English, pommel
correct
- side horse 3, record 15, English, side%20horse
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gymnastics apparatus for swinging and balancing feats that consists of a padded rectangular or cylindrical form with two pommels on the top and that is supported in a horizontal position above the floor. 3, record 15, English, - pommel%20horse
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Men’s apparatus. 4, record 15, English, - pommel%20horse
Record 15, Key term(s)
- side-horse
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- cheval d'arçons
1, record 15, French, cheval%20d%27ar%C3%A7ons
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- cheval-arçons 2, record 15, French, cheval%2Dar%C3%A7ons
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de gymnastique, gros cylindre rembourré sur quatre pieds, qui sert à des exercices de saut, de voltige. 3, record 15, French, - cheval%20d%27ar%C3%A7ons
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cheval-arçons. [...] Deux poignées en demi-cercles sont fixées sur la selle, avec écart de 42 cm. 4, record 15, French, - cheval%20d%27ar%C3%A7ons
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Engin pour hommes. 5, record 15, French, - cheval%20d%27ar%C3%A7ons
Record 15, Key term(s)
- cheval d'arçon
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Educación física, entrenamiento de atletas y psicología del deporte
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- potro con arcos
1, record 15, Spanish, potro%20con%20arcos
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- caballo con arcos 2, record 15, Spanish, caballo%20con%20arcos
correct, masculine noun
- arzones 1, record 15, Spanish, arzones
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aparato para señores. 3, record 15, Spanish, - potro%20con%20arcos
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-02-06
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- men's pommel horse
1, record 16, English, men%27s%20pommel%20horse
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- cheval d'arçons (H)
1, record 16, French, cheval%20d%27ar%C3%A7ons%20%28H%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- potro con arcos M
1, record 16, Spanish, potro%20con%20arcos%20M
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-02-06
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- exercise on the pommel horse
1, record 17, English, exercise%20on%20the%20pommel%20horse
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- horse exercise 2, record 17, English, horse%20exercise
correct
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- exercice au cheval d'arçons
1, record 17, French, exercice%20au%20cheval%20d%27ar%C3%A7ons
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- ejercicio de potro con arcos
1, record 17, Spanish, ejercicio%20de%20potro%20con%20arcos
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-02-06
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- double leg circle on the pommel horse
1, record 18, English, double%20leg%20circle%20on%20the%20pommel%20horse
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- cercle transversal au cheval d'arçon
1, record 18, French, cercle%20transversal%20au%20cheval%20d%27ar%C3%A7on
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- círculo por los flancos en el potro
1, record 18, Spanish, c%C3%ADrculo%20por%20los%20flancos%20en%20el%20potro
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2000-12-29
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- neck of the pommel horse
1, record 19, English, neck%20of%20the%20pommel%20horse
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- cou du cheval d'arçons
1, record 19, French, cou%20du%20cheval%20d%27ar%C3%A7ons
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuello del potro de arcos
1, record 19, Spanish, cuello%20del%20potro%20de%20arcos
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1998-06-22
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Facilities and Equipment (Rubber)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- pot plunger
1, record 20, English, pot%20plunger
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- transfer piston 2, record 20, English, transfer%20piston
- transfer ram 2, record 20, English, transfer%20ram
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plunger used to force softened molding material into the closed cavity of the transfer mold. 1, record 20, English, - pot%20plunger
Record 20, Key term(s)
- transfer plunger
- pommel
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Installations et équipement (Caoutchouc)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- piston de transfert
1, record 20, French, piston%20de%20transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Instalaciones y equipo (Caucho)
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- pistón de transferencia
1, record 20, Spanish, pist%C3%B3n%20de%20transferencia
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1991-03-27
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- pommel
1, record 21, English, pommel
correct, officially approved
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Knob on the end of an edged weapon rearward of the grip, usually metal. 1, record 21, English, - pommel
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 21, English, - pommel
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- pommeau
1, record 21, French, pommeau
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extrémité de la poignée d'une arme blanche, d'habitude métallique. 1, record 21, French, - pommeau
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 21, French, - pommeau
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 22, Main entry term, English
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A knot, boss, or globular ornament. 1, record 22, English, - pommel
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- pommelly 1, record 22, French, pommelly
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- pommette 1, record 22, French, pommette
feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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