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RACER [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Track and Field
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- racer
1, record 1, English, racer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A competitor in a race. 2, record 1, English, - racer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, the term "racer" is a generic that applies not only to a person but also to an animal or a thing that is designed or adapted chiefly or solely for racing or to be used in races, or that has great speed. The French equivalent "coureur, coureuse" does not have that extension. 3, record 1, English, - racer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Athlétisme
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coureur
1, record 1, French, coureur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- coureuse 1, record 1, French, coureuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui participe à une course sportive. 2, record 1, French, - coureur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Donner le signal aux coureurs. Coureur cycliste, automobile. Coureur à pied. Coureur de fond. 2, record 1, French, - coureur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme français, «coureur, coureuse» a moins d'extension que son équivalent anglais «racer» et ne s'utilise que pour signifier des personnes. Pour rendre les autres sens, le français utilise les spécifiques appropriés : cheval de course, vélo de course, avion de course, auto de course, moto de course, ski(s) de course, etc. 3, record 1, French, - coureur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Atletismo
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- competidor
1, record 1, Spanish, competidor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- competidora 1, record 1, Spanish, competidora
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 1, Key term(s)
- competidores
- competidoras
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Various Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- racer
1, record 2, English, racer
correct, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- racing plane 2, record 2, English, racing%20plane
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aircraft that is used for racing. 1, record 2, English, - racer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
racing plane: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - racer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Sports divers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avion de course
1, record 2, French, avion%20de%20course
correct, masculine noun, specific, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aéronef utilisé pour la course. 2, record 2, French, - avion%20de%20course
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mon maître de maison [...] m'emmena à North Weald, base de la Royal Air Force (R.A.F.) [et] à la finale de la course aérienne annuelle de la King's Cup -- la Coupe du Roi-- [où je regardais] les petits appareils piquer au passage de la ligne d'arrivée. [...] Des années plus tard, je participais à cette épreuve classique [...] aux commandes de l'avion de la Princesse, un Miles Whitney Straight; la compétition avait lieu en circuit fermé, non loin de Birmingham [...]. L'année suivante, je pilotai un Hurricane [...]; une fois de plus c'était une course à handicap en circuit fermé, le lieu étant Wolverhampton. je m'entraînai sur le parcours même jusqu'à ce que, volant en rase-mottes à près de 450 km/h à bord de mon Hurricane au moteur gonflé, je connaisse par cœur tous les points de repère essentiels : arbres, clochers, accidents de relief et champs de coux. 3, record 2, French, - avion%20de%20course
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avion de course : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - avion%20de%20course
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Reptiles and Amphibians
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- racer
1, record 3, English, racer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A snake of the family Colubridae. 2, record 3, English, - racer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Reptiles et amphibiens
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- couleuvre agile
1, record 3, French, couleuvre%20agile
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coryphodon constricteur 2, record 3, French, coryphodon%20constricteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Serpent de la famille des Colubridae. 3, record 3, French, - couleuvre%20agile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-04-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Motorized Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- racer
1, record 4, English, racer
correct, generic
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- racing car 2, record 4, English, racing%20car
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A car made and used for racing. 3, record 4, English, - racer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports motorisés
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- voiture de course
1, record 4, French, voiture%20de%20course
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- automobile de course 2, record 4, French, automobile%20de%20course
correct, feminine noun, specific
- auto de course 2, record 4, French, auto%20de%20course
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule à moteur spécialement conçu pour la course; véhicule de ville modifié ou reconstruit pour la course. 2, record 4, French, - voiture%20de%20course
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Motorized Sports
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- racer
1, record 5, English, racer
correct, generic
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bicycle made and used for racing. 2, record 5, English, - racer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports motorisés
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- motocyclette de course
1, record 5, French, motocyclette%20de%20course
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- moto de course 1, record 5, French, moto%20de%20course
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule à deux roues mû par un moteur spécialement conçu pour la course; semblable véhicule de ville ou de plaisance modifié ou reconstruit pour la course. 1, record 5, French, - motocyclette%20de%20course
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- racer
1, record 6, English, racer
correct, noun, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- racehorse 2, record 6, English, racehorse
correct
- race horse 3, record 6, English, race%20horse
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An animal that is used for racing. 1, record 6, English, - racer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
racer: A generic for a horse involved in any type of race. 4, record 6, English, - racer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cheval de course
1, record 6, French, cheval%20de%20course
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cheval spécialement sélectionné et préparé pour les courses. 2, record 6, French, - cheval%20de%20course
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pur-sang anglais est le galopeur par excellence; il produit le cheval de course au galop, de même que les meilleurs chevaux de manège ou d'école. Le demi-sang est utilisé dans les courses au trot et les courses d'obstacles. Le cheval de course au trot se trouve parmi les descendants de pur-sang croisés à des chevaux de trait. 2, record 6, French, - cheval%20de%20course
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-11-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Footwear (Clothing)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- racing shoe
1, record 7, English, racing%20shoe
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- racer 2, record 7, English, racer
correct
- racing flat 2, record 7, English, racing%20flat
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Running] shoes can be categorized according to some features - one of them is their destination. ... we have training shoes and racing shoes. They differ in that way that training shoes are destined for training [while] racing shoes are for races. [Racing shoes] are lighter, more flexible, have lower soles than the training ones. 1, record 7, English, - racing%20shoe
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures (Vêtements)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chaussure de compétition
1, record 7, French, chaussure%20de%20comp%C3%A9tition
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ski racer
1, record 8, English, ski%20racer
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- racer 2, record 8, English, racer
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A skier, man or woman, taking part in a ski race; it could be a downhiller, a slalomer, a ski jumper, a biathlete, a cross-country skier or a water-skier. 3, record 8, English, - ski%20racer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Includes skiers who race in alpine (downhill, slalom, giant slalom and Super G) and nordic (biathlon, ski jumping and cross-country, short and long distances) events, as well as in water-skiing slalom races. 3, record 8, English, - ski%20racer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Ski nautique et surfing
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- skieur de compétition
1, record 8, French, skieur%20de%20comp%C3%A9tition
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- skieuse de compétition 2, record 8, French, skieuse%20de%20comp%C3%A9tition
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adepte du ski qui participe à une course en ski. 3, record 8, French, - skieur%20de%20comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comprend les descendeurs(euses), les slalomeurs(euses) (ski alpin et ski nautique), les sauteurs à ski, les biathloniens(niennes) et les fondeurs(euses). 3, record 8, French, - skieur%20de%20comp%C3%A9tition
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí y snowboard
- Esquí acuático y surfing
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- esquiador de competición
1, record 8, Spanish, esquiador%20de%20competici%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- esquiadora de competición 1, record 8, Spanish, esquiadora%20de%20competici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-04-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- racer
1, record 9, English, racer
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- racing cycle 2, record 9, English, racing%20cycle
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bicycle made and used for racing. 3, record 9, English, - racer
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the rear of [the racing bike] where the chain drives the back wheel, there is a cluster of five chain sprockets of increasing size. 4, record 9, English, - racer
Record 9, Key term(s)
- racing bicycle
- racing bike
- derailleur bike
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- vélo de course
1, record 9, French, v%C3%A9lo%20de%20course
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- bicyclette de course 2, record 9, French, bicyclette%20de%20course
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bicyclette légère, de silhouette "classique", équipée d'un guidon et d'une selle de course, de roues avec boyaux on pneus spéciaux sans garde-boue. 3, record 9, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20de%20course
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La machine la plus simple et la plus légère, c'est [...] le vélo de course. Ni garde-boue, ni porte-bagages, ni éclairage et [...] ses roues sont chaussées de boyaux et non de pneus classiques. 4, record 9, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20de%20course
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-09-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- racer
1, record 10, English, racer
correct, generic
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A boat that is used for racing. 2, record 10, English, - racer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Something [as a boat] designed or adapted chiefly or solely for speed or used for racing. 3, record 10, English, - racer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- yacht de course
1, record 10, French, yacht%20de%20course
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Embarcation à voile ou à moteur utilisée ou spécialement conçue pour la compétition. 2, record 10, French, - yacht%20de%20course
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les yachts à voiles peuvent être divisés en 2 catégories : les «racers» ou bateaux de course, et les «cruisers» ou bateaux de promenade. 1, record 10, French, - yacht%20de%20course
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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