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TRICK TRADE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1995-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stride
1, record 1, English, stride
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A skier’s sliding pace and the basic technique which enables him to progress efficiently. 2, record 1, English, - stride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One trick of the trade is knowing just how much grip wax to apply to the midsection of the ski : a bit too much will create unnecessary friction and thus hinder the gliding sequence of the skier's stride. 3, record 1, English, - stride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "stride" is used in cross-country skiing. 4, record 1, English, - stride
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- foulée
1, record 1, French, foul%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ski s'agrippe alors à la neige au moment de la poussée, lorsque le skieur appuie sur le ski pour se propulser. Lors du mouvement vers l'avant, le fart permet aux skis de glisser doucement. Ces deux mouvements, poussée et glisse, se conjuguent pour constituer la foulée, le pas. 1, record 1, French, - foul%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme appartient au ski de fond. 2, record 1, French, - foul%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trick of the trade 1, record 2, English, trick%20of%20the%20trade
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- finesse du métier 1, record 2, French, finesse%20du%20m%C3%A9tier
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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