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TARGET RIFLE [27 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Training
  • Cutting and Thrusting Weapons
  • Antique and Obsolete Weapons
CONT

To make bayonet training relevant again, the Army got rid of the bayonet assault course, in which soldiers fixed a bayonet to the end of a rifle, ran towards a target while yelling and then rammed the bayonet into the target center.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruction du personnel militaire
  • Armes blanches
  • Armes anciennes
CONT

L'entraînement à la baïonnette des jeunes recrues pouvait se faire sur des prisonniers, l'hésitation [n'étant] que de courte durée puisqu'un ordre direct de leur supérieur s'apparentait à un ordre de l'empereur, autrement dit un «ordre divin».

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
CONT

Uphill shooting occurs when the rifle barrel is pointed toward a target that is higher off the ground than the barrel.

Key term(s)
  • up hill shooting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas ligeras
CONT

Por lo general, en los tiros ascendentes la rama ascendente es mayor que la descendente, no así en los disparos descendentes.

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Record 3 2022-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
CONT

Downhill shooting occurs when the rifle barrel is pointed toward a target that is lower than the rifle.

Key term(s)
  • down hill shooting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas ligeras
CONT

El cazador, desde su privilegiada atalaya, calculó un ángulo de tiro descendente, apuntó hacia un objetivo centrado y por encima del sonidos de las pisadas para que golpeara en el pecho del animal.

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Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

target rifle : an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

carabine de tir : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 5 2019-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
  • Shooting (Sports)
CONT

Under the current circumstances they are not old enough to obtain a [Firearms Acquisition Certificate(FAC) ] and obtain or use or even borrow a target rifle so that they can practice in the rest of the year until the winter comes...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
  • Tir (Sports)
CONT

En vertu des dispositions actuelles de la loi, ils n'ont pas l'âge requis pour obtenir une [Autorisation d'acquisition d'armes à feu (AAAF)] et ne peuvent utiliser, ni même emprunter, une carabine de tir à la cible pour s'entraîner au cours de l'automne et pratiquer leur sport durant l'été avant l'ouverture des camps de cadets.

Spanish

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Record 6 2019-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
OBS

The SPRA is a sport governing body for fullbore target rifle shooting in Saskatchewan.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Chasse et pêche sportive

Spanish

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Record 7 2018-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems (Land Forces)
  • Military Training
  • Infantry
OBS

... a prototype marksmanship training device ...

OBS

The [Weaponeer II] system allows semiautomatic and automatic fire training in all firing positions at stationary and moving targets. This device provides the instructor with a video display showing the target, the exact position where the rifle is aimed, and the point of bullet impact.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes (Forces terrestres)
  • Instruction du personnel militaire
  • Infanterie
OBS

Prototype de dispositif d'entrainement au tir.

Spanish

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Record 8 2018-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Shooting (Sports)
OBS

The MPRA, in co-operation with its affiliated clubs, serves to support the needs of all shooters in the province. [Its aim is to] provide an opportunity for any person in reaching their potential through the provision of programs for developing athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers, by promoting, organizing and regulating the sport of shooting.... The Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association Inc. is a registered, non-profit amateur sports organization that is the sport governing body for rifle shooting in Manitoba, representing and serving target shooters throughout the province.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Tir (Sports)

Spanish

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Record 9 2015-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
  • Shooting (Sports)
CONT

Shooting involves three disciplines : pistol, rifle and shotgun. In pistol and rifle, competitors shoot at a ringed target from 10, 25 or 50 metres away, and depending on the event, in either a standing, kneeling or prone position.

OBS

rifle: official term of the Pan American Games.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
  • Tir (Sports)
CONT

Le sport de tir comprend trois disciplines : pistolet, carabine et fusil. Aux épreuves de pistolet et de carabine, les compétiteurs doivent atteindre des cibles placées à des distances de 10, 25 ou 50 m et, selon l’épreuve, en position debout, agenouillée ou couchée sur le ventre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
  • Tiro (Deportes)
CONT

Hay tres disciplinas separadas en tiro: pistola, rifle y escopeta. [...] En las categorías de pistola y rifle, los competidores le disparan a una diana con anillos a 10, 25 o 50 metros de distancia, y según la modalidad, lo hacen parados, arrodillados o tendidos sobre el estómago.

OBS

rifle: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos.

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Record 10 2015-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
  • Shooting (Sports)
DEF

A handgun in which the chamber is part of the barrel.

CONT

Shooting involves three disciplines : pistol, rifle and shotgun. In pistol and rifle, competitors shoot at a ringed target from 10, 25 or 50 metres away, and depending on the event, in either a standing, kneeling or prone position.

OBS

pistol: official term of the Pan American Games.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
  • Tir (Sports)
DEF

Arme de poing dont la chambre est à même le canon.

CONT

Le sport de tir comprend trois disciplines : pistolet, carabine et fusil. Aux épreuves de pistolet et de carabine, les compétiteurs doivent atteindre des cibles placées à des distances de 10, 25 ou 50 m et, selon l’épreuve, en position debout, agenouillée ou couchée sur le ventre.

OBS

pistolet : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas ligeras
  • Tiro (Deportes)
DEF

Arma de fuego de cañón corto, ligera, [...] que lleva una provisión de balas en su culata hueca y se carga haciendo retroceder el cañón [...]

CONT

Hay tres disciplinas separadas en tiro: pistola, rifle y escopeta. [...] En las categorías de pistola y rifle, los competidores le disparan a una diana con anillos a 10, 25 o 50 metros de distancia, y según la modalidad, lo hacen parados, arrodillados o tendidos sobre el estómago.

OBS

pistola: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos.

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Record 11 2015-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shooting (Sports)
CONT

Shooting involves three disciplines : pistol, rifle and shotgun. In pistol and rifle, competitors shoot at a ringed target from 10, 25 or 50 metres away, and depending on the event, in either a standing, kneeling or prone position.

OBS

shooting: official term of the Pan American Games.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tir (Sports)
CONT

Le sport de tir comprend trois disciplines : pistolet, carabine et fusil. Aux épreuves de pistolet et de carabine, les compétiteurs doivent atteindre des cibles placées à des distances de 10, 25 ou 50 m et, selon l'épreuve, en position debout, agenouillée ou couchée sur le ventre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tiro (Deportes)
CONT

Hay tres disciplinas separadas en tiro: pistola, rifle y escopeta. [...] En las categorías de pistola y rifle, los competidores le disparan a una diana con anillos a 10, 25 o 50 metros de distancia, y según la modalidad, lo hacen parados, arrodillados o tendidos sobre el estómago.

OBS

tiro: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos.

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Record 12 2014-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Lasers and Masers
CONT

The U. S. Air Force is evaluating a hand-held laser that can pinpoint targets for laser-homing weapons or mark them for the delivery of conventional weapons. The device, called a Laser Target Designator(LTD), resembles a short-barreled rifle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Masers et lasers
CONT

L'U.S. Air Force évalue un laser tenu à la main qui peut déterminer avec précision la position des objectifs pour les armes à guidage laser ou les marquer pour la mise en œuvre d'armes classiques. Ce dispositif, désigné LTD (Laser Target Designator), a l'apparence extérieure d'un fusil à canon court.

Key term(s)
  • laser portatif

Spanish

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Record 13 2012-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

The result of hitting the tennis ball with a tennis racquet; sometimes refers to the actual placement of the ball or manner in which it is struck.

CONT

A shot is the combination of a stroke and the situation in which it is used.

OBS

"Long" is an informal expression used to indicate that a shot went out past the baseline. Important nuance: a "stroke" implies early preparation and a complete follow through. If one were to envision a stroke, one would see a series of sequences, ending with a "shot", i.e. the result of all of the above. Consequently, a "shot" is the result of the "stroke". "Shot" implies a quick, sharp movement because one is focusing on the end result, not the series of sequences leading up to it. A "blow" is rather an imprecise, general term similar in meaning to "shot". Although many would like to maintain these nuances in English, "shot" and "stroke" are often used synonymously. "Blow" is used only rarely. Note, however that although there are two possible equivalents ("coup" and "frappe") in French, neither are semantically identical to the English offerings. The Spanish term "pegada" works well as an equivalent for "shot", although technically the term more specifically refers to the actual hitting action caused by the racket coming in contact with the ball, and not to the end result [cause vs effect].

CONT

Keeping your feet wide apart is an important key to maintaining good balance and positioning while moving from shot to shot.

CONT

Since his injury in the first set, he has lost a lot of sting in his shots.

PHR

Shape, strength of shot. Barrage, range, string of shots.

PHR

Shot bounces. Shot drifts wide. Shot has no pace on it. Shot will go/sail long.

PHR

Accurate, aggressive, angled, approach, bread-and-butter, buggywhip, chip, cinch, crafty, cross-court, crummy, decisive, deep, defensive, delicate, down-the-line, down-the-T, drop, extraordinary, fantastic, fast, floating, floppy, follow-up, forcing, gutsy, hard, hard-to-read, high-risk, inside-out, kill, laser, looping, loose, low, low-percentage, low-risk, mammoth, midcourt, off-centre, offensive, outside-in, passing, percentage, power, pressure, recovery, risky, safe, set-up, shallow, sharp-angled, short, showoff, sloppy, soft, spin, strong, tactical, topspin, touch, tough, tricky, two-handed, underspin, varied, vicious, wide, winning, wrongfooting shot.

PHR

Irretrievable key shot.

PHR

To admire, angle, anticipate, attack, baby, block, bungle, center, chop down, conceal, cut off, develop, dip, direct, flatten out, go for, guide, handle, hit, hold, improvise, intercept, lean into, line up, make, meet, miss, move into, muff, muscle, net, place, play, pop up, practice, pull off, put away, retrieve, rifle, run down, rush through, send, set up, smack, spray, step into, take, target, telegraph, time, track, underspin, unleash a shot.

PHR

To add pep to a shot. To approach behind a shot. To be cute with a shot. To react to a shot. To scoop down for a shot. To put one’s whole body behind shot. To get one’s weight behind/into the shot. To mix up shots. To stream together shots.

PHR

To raise a shot high. To telegraph shop direction. To whip a shot up/down the line.

PHR

Crushing shots. Filing one’s body into a shot.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
CONT

[...] Rien pour embarrasser François dont la régularité des coups en fond de terrain et la grande ténacité font de ce jeune joueur le champion canadien des 14 ans et moins.

CONT

[...] ses coups assenés du fond du court avec cette insolente précision qui blanchit les lignes.

PHR

Coup d'approche, d'attaque, en angle, audacieux, de base, de contre-attaque, coupé, croisé, décentré, décisif, défensif, déguisé, dévastateur, époustouflant, d'expert, explosif, faiblard, fantaisiste, fatal, de grande classe, lourd, mal ajusté, offensif, plat, précis, puissant, raté, retenu, risque, souple, spectaculaire, tordu.

PHR

Puissance, tempo d'un coup. Déroulement du coup. Gamme, production des coups.

PHR

Anticiper, appuyer, centrer, ralentir, rater, tourner un coup.

PHR

Assurer un bon centrage d'un coup. Laisser aller ses coups.

PHR

Sortir des coups impressionnants.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de raqueta
DEF

Efecto de jugar a pegar golpes a una pelota.

CONT

Cualidades que debe poseer un buen servicio [...] Variación constante de la pegada (plana o con efecto).

CONT

Vuelta a la posición de espera tardía, lo que hace dejar un hueco en el que nuestro adversario dirigirá su próximo tiro.

PHR

Tiro angulado. Golpe definitivo, defensivo, estático, violento.

PHR

Un golpe lleva efecto.

PHR

Angular un tiro.

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Record 14 2005-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Shooting (Sports)
OBS

The SPRA is a sport governing body for fullbore target rifle shooting in Saskatchewan. It promotes the pursuit of excellence in markmanship and the safe and responsible handling of firearms.

Key term(s)
  • Provincial Rifle Association of Saskatchewan

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Tir (Sports)
Key term(s)
  • Association provinciale de tir de la Saskatchewan

Spanish

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Record 15 2005-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Tactics
  • Small Arms
OBS

A rifle used by target shooters and snipers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tactique militaire
  • Armes légères
OBS

Arme utilisée par les tireurs d'élite et les tireurs de compétition.

Spanish

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Record 16 2004-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Shooting (Sports)
OBS

The British Columbia Target Sports Association is a registered, non-profit amateur sports organization that is the Sport Governing Body for rifle shooting in B. C., representing and serving target shooters throughout the province. The membership consists of individuals and clubs interested in furthering target rifle sports as a safe, recreational and competitive sport and to improve the public acceptance of target shooting sports.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Tir (Sports)
OBS

Appellations confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 17 2001-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
CONT

... the Hämmerli 280 target pistol [utilizes] advanced aerospace carbon fiber technology to create a superlatively accurate pistol with a very low bore axis and an ideally located central pivot point for extremely stable recoil and recovery characteristics.... The Häammerli 280 is also versatile.... it can readily be adapted from. 22 Long Rifle to. 32 S&W Long Wadeutter or vice-versa... Triggers are... variable for pull wieght, take-up, let-off and creep. Walnut grips have adjustable palm shelf and are available in various sizes for both right-and left-handed shooters.

OBS

Swiss-made pistol.

Key term(s)
  • Hammerli 280

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
OBS

Pistolet de fabrication suisse.

Key term(s)
  • Hammerli 280

Spanish

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Record 18 2001-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shooting (Sports)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tir (Sports)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tiro (Deportes)
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Record 19 1999-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
OBS

barrel : The steel tube of a rifle, shotgun, handgun, or air gun through which a projectile travels toward its target.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
OBS

cannelure : Sillon longitudinal creusé dans du bois, de la pierre, du métal.

OBS

canon : Tube d'une arme à feu.

Spanish

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Record 20 1994-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
OBS

The hole is part of an international target rifle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
OBS

La pièce fait partie d'une carabine Walther modèle «KK Match».

Spanish

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Record 21 1994-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
OBS

(with international participation) 1994 Commonwealth Games

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
OBS

(avec participation internationale) Jeux du Commonwealth de 1994

Spanish

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Record 22 1993-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
OBS

a rifle made esp. for target shooting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères

Spanish

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Record 23 1991-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Tube surrounding the receiver of a target rifle to improve rigidity.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Tube entourant le boîtier de culasse d'une carabine de compétition pour le renforcer.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 24 1986-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Training
  • Small Arms

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruction du personnel militaire
  • Armes légères

Spanish

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Record 25 1985-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shooting (Sports)
Key term(s)
  • Cadet aggregate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tir (Sports)

Spanish

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Record 26 1985-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shooting (Sports)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tir (Sports)

Spanish

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Record 27 1984-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Training
  • Shooting (Sports)
CONT

The installation of Cine Target Training Equipment into indoor rifle ranges at selected bases in Canada and Europe is progressing. These state-of-the-art training aids are designed to improve marksmanship by using electronically controlled motion pictures to project realistic targets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruction du personnel militaire
  • Tir (Sports)

Spanish

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