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FACE SHOT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- face shot
1, record 1, English, face%20shot
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- face-shot 2, record 1, English, face%2Dshot
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the real world, this [blower] is something used to dry your hair. In the ski world, this is a term used to describe cold snow that is so light it blows in your face, resulting in face shots ... 1, record 1, English, - face%20shot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Travel conditions: Boot top trail breaking can be expected throughout the forecast area in areas protected from the wind, but that translates into excellent turns on the way down, with the odd face-shot. Stick to conservative lines in the alpine for the time being. MG/SM Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks ... 2, record 1, English, - face%20shot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bain de poudreuse
1, record 1, French, bain%20de%20poudreuse
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Déplacements dans l'arrière-pays : Les skis pénètrent jusqu'au-dessus de bottes dans les secteurs abrités du vent à l'échelle de la zone de prévisions, mais l'on peut s'attendre à d'excellentes conditions à la descente, et à un ou deux bains de poudreuse. Tenez-en vous à des parcours sûrs en zone alpine pour le moment. MG/SM Bulletin d'avalanche de Banff [...] 1, record 1, French, - bain%20de%20poudreuse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- face shot
1, record 2, English, face%20shot
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In skiing and snowboarding, a face shot refers to the situation where the snow that is sprayed from the edge of the skis or board during a turn flies up into the face. Face shots only occur in deep powder snow. They most frequently occur for snowboarders when doing a heelside turn. They can be dangerous due to the way they negatively impact on visibility. 1, record 2, English, - face%20shot
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bain de poudreuse
1, record 2, French, bain%20de%20poudreuse
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coup de poudreuse 2, record 2, French, coup%20de%20poudreuse
see observation, masculine noun
- gerbe de poudreuse 3, record 2, French, gerbe%20de%20poudreuse
see observation, feminine noun
- nuage de poudreuse 4, record 2, French, nuage%20de%20poudreuse
see observation, masculine noun
- panache de neige 5, record 2, French, panache%20de%20neige
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- panache de poudreuse 2, record 2, French, panache%20de%20poudreuse
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Neige soulevée par les skis du skieur ou la planche de surf du surfeur et qui vient fouetter (aveugler) le visage de celui-ci, lors de virages qu'il effectue dans la neige poudreuse. 2, record 2, French, - bain%20de%20poudreuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il ne semble pas y avoir actuellement un terme consacré en français pour nommer cette notion. Certaines personnes utilisent le terme anglais «face shot» ou y vont selon l'inspiration du moment. Nous croyons que les termes suivants sont tous viables, selon que l'on décrive l'action («bain de poudreuse», «coup de poudreuse») ou le phénomène («gerbe de poudreuse», «nuage de poudreuse»). 2, record 2, French, - bain%20de%20poudreuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Afin d'éviter tout risque de confusion possible, nous avons préféré rejeter les termes «panache de neige» et plus spécifiquement «panache de poudreuse»; ces termes ayant déjà deux sens distincts : «Neige soulevée par le mouvement d'une avalanche lors de son écoulement» et «Neige soufflée de la crête d'une montagne». 2, record 2, French, - bain%20de%20poudreuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bain de poudreuse qui vient aveugler, fouetter, gifler le visage. 2, record 2, French, - bain%20de%20poudreuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Créer, produire une gerbe de poudreuse. 2, record 2, French, - bain%20de%20poudreuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Soulever un nuage de poudreuse. 2, record 2, French, - bain%20de%20poudreuse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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