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QUARTER POLE [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
  • Variety Shows and Circuses
DEF

[One of the] second largest poles in the tent, between the centre poles and the side poles.

CONT

The canvas is then fastened around each bale ring, and then hoisted up using the pulleys on the centre poles. Quarter poles are then inserted under the canvas and pushed erect, most often by elephant.

Key term(s)
  • quarterpole
  • quarter-pole

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
  • Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
CONT

Accrochée à deux mâts, soutenue par les poteaux de corniches et d'entourage, notre chapiteau abrite environ 350 spectateurs de la pluie, du vent et du soleil.

CONT

Ce sont les Américains qui commencèrent à utiliser le rail comme moyen de transport, qui inventèrent le système de gradins démontables, qui fabriquèrent le mât de corniche, et qui imaginèrent le cirque flottant.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

Colored post at infield rail exactly two furlongs from the finish line.

CONT

Great Notion got off to a good start, took the lead at the quarter-mile mark, and held the lead until he was passed by Crowned King late in the stretch.

Key term(s)
  • quarter post

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres

Spanish

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