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FENCER [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fencer
1, record 1, English, fencer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- escrimeur
1, record 1, French, escrimeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- escrimeuse 1, record 1, French, escrimeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
- Combined-Events Contests
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fencer
1, record 2, English, fencer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fencer competitor 2, record 2, English, fencer%20competitor
- lady fencer 3, record 2, English, lady%20fencer
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who fences with a sword or, in fencing competition, either with a foil (foilsman, foilswoman), an épée (épéeist) or a sabre (sabreur). 4, record 2, English, - fencer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To score in foil fencing a fencer must hit the opponent with a tip of the foil. 5, record 2, English, - fencer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- escrimeur
1, record 2, French, escrimeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- escrimeuse 2, record 2, French, escrimeuse
correct, feminine noun
- tireur 3, record 2, French, tireur
correct, see observation, masculine noun, specific
- tireuse 4, record 2, French, tireuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, specific
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce Traité, écrit spécialement pour les escrimeurs utilisant la poignée française, s'est attaché à formuler des principes de combat 5, record 2, French, - escrimeur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La garde est l'unique position permettant au tireur d'être également prêt à l'attaque et à la défense. 6, record 2, French, - escrimeur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Escrime : Exercice par lequel on apprend l'art de manier l'arme blanche (épée, fleuret, sabre). 7, record 2, French, - escrimeur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On appelle l'escrimeur «tireur» lorsqu'il lance une attaque mais ce terme n'est pas un synonyme absolu. 4, record 2, French, - escrimeur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
- Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- esgrimidor
1, record 2, Spanish, esgrimidor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- esgrimadora 2, record 2, Spanish, esgrimadora
correct, feminine noun
- esgrimista 3, record 2, Spanish, esgrimista
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Latin America
- competidor de esgrima 4, record 2, Spanish, competidor%20de%20esgrima
correct, masculine noun
- competidora de esgrima 5, record 2, Spanish, competidora%20de%20esgrima
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-08-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Fencer
1, record 3, English, Fencer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A name given by NATO to the Su-24 aircraft. 2, record 3, English, - Fencer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Sukhoi Fencer
- Su-24
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Fencer
1, record 3, French, Fencer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom de code donné par l'OTAN à l'aéronef Sukhoi Su-24. 2, record 3, French, - Fencer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Sukhoi Fencer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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