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APPARATUS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- apparatus
1, record 1, English, apparatus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gymnastics apparatus 2, record 1, English, gymnastics%20apparatus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The equipment (as parallel and horizontal bars, horses, rings, and beat boards) used in the performance of gymnastic and tumbling feats. 3, record 1, English, - apparatus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agrès
1, record 1, French, agr%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- appareil 2, record 1, French, appareil
correct, masculine noun
- engin 3, record 1, French, engin
correct, masculine noun
- engin de gymnastique 4, record 1, French, engin%20de%20gymnastique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareils utilisés pour divers exercices de gymnastique (barre fixe, barres parallèles, anneaux, corde, poutre, etcétera). 5, record 1, French, - agr%C3%A8s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gymnastique artistique compte six appareils pour les épreuves masculines — barres parallèles, barre fixe, anneaux, cheval-sautoir, cheval d'arçons, poutre d'équilibre et sol — et quatre pour les épreuves féminines — barres asymétriques, cheval-sautoir, poutre d'équilibre et sol. 6, record 1, French, - agr%C3%A8s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aparato
1, record 1, Spanish, aparato
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- aparato de gimnasia 2, record 1, Spanish, aparato%20de%20gimnasia
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
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. 3, record 1, Spanish, - aparato
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aparato; aparato de gimnasia: términos utilizados generalmente en plural. 4, record 1, Spanish, - aparato
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-10-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- apparatus
1, record 2, English, apparatus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appareil
1, record 2, French, appareil
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assemblage de pièces conçues pour l'exécution d'une fonction quelconque. 2, record 2, French, - appareil
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aparato
1, record 2, Spanish, aparato
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo constituido por partes coordinadas para lograr un fin científico o industrial. 2, record 2, Spanish, - aparato
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- apparatus
1, record 3, English, apparatus
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system or group of physical organs that unite in a common function. 2, record 3, English, - apparatus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.g. the respiratory apparatus. 2, record 3, English, - apparatus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appareil
1, record 3, French, appareil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ensemble d'organes concourant à la même fonction. 2, record 3, French, - appareil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nom des fonctions fournit la désignation spécifique des appareils [...] L'appareil est une entité physiologique. On dit l'appareil circulatoire, l'appareil urinaire, l'appareil locomoteur [...] 2, record 3, French, - appareil
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aparato
1, record 3, Spanish, aparato
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de órganos que en el ser vivo se coordinan para servir a una función superior a la propia de cada uno de ellos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - aparato
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fire appliance
1, record 4, English, fire%20appliance
correct, Great Britain, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fire apparatus 2, record 4, English, fire%20apparatus
correct, United States, standardized
- fire fighting apparatus 3, record 4, English, fire%20fighting%20apparatus
correct
- apparatus 4, record 4, English, apparatus
correct, see observation
- appliance 5, record 4, English, appliance
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- fire fighting appliance 6, record 4, English, fire%20fighting%20appliance
correct, proposal, Great Britain
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vehicle used or equipped for fire fighting and/or rescue purposes. 1, record 4, English, - fire%20appliance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Apparatus: A self-propelled fire vehicle including tank trucks, ladder, trucks, pumpers, crash and rescue vehicles, etc. used to transport personnel and equipment to fires or other emergency incidents. 5, record 4, English, - fire%20appliance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appliance: In British usage "appliance" is synonymous with American "apparatus." 5, record 4, English, - fire%20appliance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Apparatus: Vehicles not equipped for firefighting are usually called auxiliary vehicles rather than apparatus. 5, record 4, English, - fire%20appliance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Fire apparatus, fire appliance: Terms and definition (a) standardized by ISO. 6, record 4, English, - fire%20appliance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- engin d'incendie
1, record 4, French, engin%20d%27incendie
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- engin d'extinction 2, record 4, French, engin%20d%27extinction
correct, masculine noun
- engin de lutte 2, record 4, French, engin%20de%20lutte
correct, masculine noun
- engin de lutte contre l'incendie 2, record 4, French, engin%20de%20lutte%20contre%20l%27incendie
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engin utilisé pour les opérations de lutte contre l'incendie et/ou de sauvetage. 3, record 4, French, - engin%20d%27incendie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Matériel automobile d'incendie, comme les autopompes, échelles aériennes, etc. 2, record 4, French, - engin%20d%27incendie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Engin d'incendie : Terme et définition (a) normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 4, French, - engin%20d%27incendie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- apparatus 1, record 5, English, apparatus
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Specifications for official implements and apparatus ...; Uprights; Cross-bar; Supports for cross-bar; Pole vault box. 1, record 5, English, - apparatus
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- matériel
1, record 5, French, mat%C3%A9riel
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- équipement 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9quipement
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spécification du matériel et des engins officiels [...]; matériel pour les sauts (hauteur-perche); montants; barre transversale; supports de la barre transversale; bac d'appel. 3, record 5, French, - mat%C3%A9riel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
D'après Jean-Paul Baert, le terme «matériel» n'est plus employé. Jean-Paul Baert, Entraîneur national, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur; Le Petit Robert. 2, record 5, French, - mat%C3%A9riel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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