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SCRATCH [27 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Health Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 1, English, scratch
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- scrape 2, record 1, English, scrape
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Droit de la santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écorchure
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9corchure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- égratignure 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9gratignure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaie superficielle de la peau respectant les couches profondes du derme. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9corchure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
écorchure; égratignure : termes tirés du Mini-lexique de la médecine et du droit et reproduits avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9corchure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 2, English, scratch
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- scratched horse 2, record 2, English, scratched%20horse
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horse registered in a race but withdrawn from it before it takes place. 3, record 2, English, - scratch
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A "scratch" is a competitor registered in a race but who does not take part in the competition. In horse racing, the horse is considered as the competitor. 3, record 2, English, - scratch
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A term used in horse racing. 3, record 2, English, - scratch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cheval retiré
1, record 2, French, cheval%20retir%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cheval retiré d'une course 2, record 2, French, cheval%20retir%C3%A9%20d%27une%20course
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- cheval dispensé de courir 2, record 2, French, cheval%20dispens%C3%A9%20de%20courir
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cheval inscrit à une course et retiré avant qu'elle n'ait lieu. 3, record 2, French, - cheval%20retir%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme anglais «scratch» se rend aussi par «retrait» d'un cheval d'une course, soit l'action de retirer le cheval à la suite d'une décision du propriétaire ou d'un constat du jockey. C'est le fait de retirer le cheval qui le «dispense de courir»; ne pas confondre avec la notion du «cheval dispensé de courir» une épreuve en vue de se qualifier pour une autre, plus importante, habituellement en raison de ses victoires passées. 3, record 2, French, - cheval%20retir%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme appartenant aux courses de chevaux. 3, record 2, French, - cheval%20retir%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- groove damage
1, record 3, English, groove%20damage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scratches or other damage done to the grooves of a disc recording. 1, record 3, English, - groove%20damage
Record 3, Key term(s)
- scratch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rayure
1, record 3, French, rayure
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éraflure de la surface d'un disque. 2, record 3, French, - rayure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Golf
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 4, English, scratch
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- first-class golfer 2, record 4, English, first%2Dclass%20golfer
correct
- first-class player 3, record 4, English, first%2Dclass%20player
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An amateur golfer who has no handicap because he regularly plays at par. 2, record 4, English, - scratch
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used as a noun or as an adjective, a scratch golfer. 2, record 4, English, - scratch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Golf
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- maître-golfeur
1, record 4, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dgolfeur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- maître-golfeuse 2, record 4, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dgolfeuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Golfeur amateur qui réussit habituellement la normale d'un parcours et auquel on n'accorde aucun handicap. 2, record 4, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dgolfeur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On n'accorde aucun handicap aux golfeurs professionnels. Chez les amateurs, certains joueurs n'en ont plus parce qu'ils réussissent régulièrement la normale et même souvent, ramènent une carte sour la normale. L'Office de la langue française recommande de nommer le golfeur du premier groupe, un maître-golfeur, et celui du second, un as-golfeur, plutôt que d'utiliser les anglicismes «scratch» et «crack». 2, record 4, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dgolfeur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 5, English, scratch
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A groove produced in a solid surface by the cutting and/or plowing action of a sharp particle or protuberance moving along that surface. 2, record 5, English, - scratch
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scratch: term standardized by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 3, record 5, English, - scratch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rayure
1, record 5, French, rayure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- égratignure 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9gratignure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- éraflure 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9raflure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut de surface causé par le déplacement d'un objet à angle vif sur cette surface. 3, record 5, French, - rayure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
éraflure : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptère. 4, record 5, French, - rayure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
éraflure; égratignure; rayure : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 5, French, - rayure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Éraflure du métal protecteur. 4, record 5, French, - rayure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 6, English, scratch
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To withdraw from a tennis tournament for personal reasons (default) after being listed officially as an entrant but before competition actually begins or to withdraw the name of a competitor from competition because of some rule infraction. 2, record 6, English, - scratch
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- déclarer forfait
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9clarer%20forfait
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- se retirer 2, record 6, French, se%20retirer
correct, Canada
- scratcher 3, record 6, French, scratcher
avoid, anglicism
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rayer un joueur de tennis qui, pour une épreuve donnée, n'est pas présent à l'appel de son nom. 4, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9clarer%20forfait
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par extension, refuser de disputer un match en ne se présentant pas à l'appel du départ. 4, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9clarer%20forfait
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-07-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Road Safety
- Police
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 7, English, scratch
noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- scratch mark 2, record 7, English, scratch%20mark
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [narrow] and unusually irregular scar made on a hard surface, such as paving, by a sliding [vehicle] metal part without great pressure. 3, record 7, English, - scratch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité routière
- Police
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rayure
1, record 7, French, rayure
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 2008-03-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Animal Diseases
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 8, English, scratch
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term usually used in the plural. 1, record 8, English, - scratch
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chapped skin in the hollow of the heel. 1, record 8, English, - scratch
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Maladies des animaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- crevasse
1, record 8, French, crevasse
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 1, record 8, French, - crevasse
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Gerçures dans le pli du paturon. 1, record 8, French, - crevasse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-09-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 9, English, scratch
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- éraflure
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9raflure
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il ne faut jamais laisser trop longtemps à l'air libre les éraflures ayant entamé la peinture. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9raflure
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- arañazo
1, record 9, Spanish, ara%C3%B1azo
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-07-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 10, English, scratch
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A narrow, shallow, rough-edged abrasion on the surface of a diamond. 2, record 10, English, - scratch
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Scratches, nicks, pits and abraded facet edges are not considered as serious as inclusions because they can often be polished away. 3, record 10, English, - scratch
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Under magnification, it appears as a faint white line. Caused by contact with other diamonds. 4, record 10, English, - scratch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- rayure
1, record 10, French, rayure
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fine ligne superficielle à la surface d'un diamant. 2, record 10, French, - rayure
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A généralement l'aspect d'une mince ligne blanche. 3, record 10, French, - rayure
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-04-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- striation
1, record 11, English, striation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- scratch 2, record 11, English, scratch
correct, noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of multiple scratches or minute lines, generally parallel, inscribed on a rock surface by a geologic agent, i.e. glaciers ..., streams ..., or faulting. 1, record 11, English, - striation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- griffure
1, record 11, French, griffure
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- strie 2, record 11, French, strie
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courte égratignure de la roche en place. 3, record 11, French, - griffure
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 DEF
griffure : Faible rainure à la surface d'une roche calcaire. 4, record 11, French, - griffure
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 DEF
strie : Fine rayure due à un frottement à la surface d'une roche ou d'un fragment. 2, record 11, French, - griffure
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Une griffure] est parfois l'origine d'un lapié. 4, record 11, French, - griffure
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- arañado
1, record 11, Spanish, ara%C3%B1ado
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-03-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 12, English, scratch
correct, see observation, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of withdrawing from a tennis tournament for personal reasons after being listed officially as an intrant but before the competition actually begins; the act or an instance of scratching a competitor from competition because of some rule infraction. 2, record 12, English, - scratch
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Withdrawing from a tournament can be the decision of a player or the result of a sanction against him/her taken by the tournament's officials. In both cases, the same noun is used in English. 3, record 12, English, - scratch
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Related term: no-show. 2, record 12, English, - scratch
Record 12, Key term(s)
- scratch player
- no-show
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- forfait
1, record 12, French, forfait
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- retrait 1, record 12, French, retrait
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- scratch 2, record 12, French, scratch
correct, anglicism, masculine noun, invariable, France
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sanction à l'égard d'un joueur qui ne s'est pas présenté à l'heure à laquelle il a été convoqué par le juge-arbitre du tournoi; il est déclaré battu et éliminé, et son nom est rayé de l'épreuve. Son adversaire est déclaré vainqueur par «walkover» (forfait). Par extension, refus de disputer un match en ne se présentant pas à l'appel du départ. 3, record 12, French, - forfait
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'un joueur ou une joueuse se retire d'un tournoi de son propre chef, on dit qu'il y a «forfait» ou «retrait» de l'épreuve. Si la suppression du nom de l'athlète est décrétée en raison d'une entorse à une quelconque règle, il y a également «retrait», mais le geste est objectif et non subjectif. Le français étant plus précis que l'anglais, il y a lieu de choisir le nom approprié à la situation et dans la langue correcte pour le public lecteur. 1, record 12, French, - forfait
Record 12, Key term(s)
- joueur classé à zéro
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-05-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 13, English, scratch
verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Competitive horseback riding term. 1, record 13, English, - scratch
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- abandonner 1, record 13, French, abandonner
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme d'équitation. 1, record 13, French, - abandonner
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-01-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- graze
1, record 14, English, graze
noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- scratch 1, record 14, English, scratch
noun
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- éraflure
1, record 14, French, %C3%A9raflure
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écorchure superficielle de la roche en place due au frottement d'un caillou morainique. 1, record 14, French, - %C3%A9raflure
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-03-24
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Cinematography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 15, English, scratch
correct, noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- rain 2, record 15, English, rain
correct, noun
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mark or line scored on the film emulsion or base and often caused by tiny pieces of matter that scratch the film as it runs through the camera or projector. 1, record 15, English, - scratch
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most scratches appear as vertical lines when the film is projected. 1, record 15, English, - scratch
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Cinématographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- rayure
1, record 15, French, rayure
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Griffure, généralement longitudinale, sur les négatifs et les diapositives. 2, record 15, French, - rayure
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'émulsion étant une matière friable, le film peut être rayé par le moindre grain de poussière introduit dans les couloirs de défilement [...]. Les films rayés donnent l'impression qu'il pleut sur la scène enregistrée. 3, record 15, French, - rayure
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les griffures peuvent être causées par la friction de la pellicule dans l'appareil ou par l'essorage du film au moment du développement. 4, record 15, French, - rayure
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1997-07-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Gasoline Motors
- Strength of Materials
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- scratching
1, record 16, English, scratching
noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- scratch 1, record 16, English, scratch
noun
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs à essence
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- rayure
1, record 16, French, rayure
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 17, English, scratch
correct, noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deep line or groove in a coin caused by careless contact with a sharp or rough object (e.g. a staple from a coin holder); it may significantly lower the value of the coin. 1, record 17, English, - scratch
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- entaille
1, record 17, French, entaille
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marque profonde sur une pièce de monnaie causée par un contact accidentel ou répété avec un objet pointu ou rugueux; elle peut diminuer sensiblement la valeur de la pièce. 1, record 17, French, - entaille
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1996-09-04
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- General Sports Regulations
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 18, English, scratch
verb
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Règlements généraux des sports
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- déclarer forfait 1, record 18, French, d%C3%A9clarer%20forfait
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1996-05-08
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 19, English, scratch
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Act of withdrawing from an event by a competitor. 2, record 19, English, - scratch
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used in Swimming Rules p. 61. 1, record 19, English, - scratch
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- forfait
1, record 19, French, forfait
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- déclaration de forfait 2, record 19, French, d%C3%A9claration%20de%20forfait
feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d'un concurrent d'annuler la participation à une épreuve. 1, record 19, French, - forfait
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «forfait» est utilisé dans les Règlements de Natation, p. 72. 1, record 19, French, - forfait
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1996-01-03
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 20, English, scratch
correct, noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- handicap 0 1, record 20, English, handicap%200
correct, noun
- love 1, record 20, English, love
correct, noun
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Handicapping in tennis ... Known players are allotted a handicap annually that mirrors their competitive results. ... Points are awarded as either received or owed odds in each group of six games of a set, according to your standard of play. Players cannot be given a handicap greater than owe 50, or more than receive 40 ... For the purpose of matching the handicaps of different handicap players, handicaps are also graded above and below scratch (the handicap of 0), where. 1 owed or received equals a handicap of 1/6 of 15 owed or received. ... When both players are handicapped to receive points or both to owe points, they play on the difference of their respective handicaps. In the case of received odds the player with the less odds goes back to scratch (love) and in owed odds he goes forward to scratch. ... when players meet with handicaps on either side of scratch, two points owed are equal to one received.... 1, record 20, English, - scratch
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, the term "scratch" can have two different meanings in tennis. 2, record 20, English, - scratch
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- handicap 0
1, record 20, French, handicap%200
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au tennis, dans l'allocation des handicaps, point zéro à partir duquel on ajoute les points reçus (maximum : 40) et on retranche les points dus (maximum : 50). 1, record 20, French, - handicap%200
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1994-09-20
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- striation 1, record 21, English, striation
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- stria 1, record 21, English, stria
- scratch 1, record 21, English, scratch
noun
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- striure
1, record 21, French, striure
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite rayure sur la roche en place due surtout à l'action de fins débris rocheux. 1, record 21, French, - striure
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- estriado 1, record 21, Spanish, estriado
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1994-02-18
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 22, English, scratch
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface defect which is a recession of irregular shape and unspecified direction. 1, record 22, English, - scratch
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- strie
1, record 22, French, strie
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Creux de forme irrégulière et d'orientation non spécifiée. 1, record 22, French, - strie
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1992-08-05
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- scratch 1, record 23, English, scratch
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- accroc
1, record 23, French, accroc
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détérioration localisée d'un support d'enregistrement qui se traduit par une perte de l'information ou l'apparition d'un signal parasite. 1, record 23, French, - accroc
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon la nature du défaut, on utilise divers termes aussi imagés que clic, crac, tache, éclair, crachement ou cerne. 1, record 23, French, - accroc
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1988-11-21
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- scratch a race
1, record 24, English, scratch%20a%20race
verb
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- scratch 2, record 24, English, scratch
correct, verb
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A swimmer who has unquestionably qualified for a Final (not a swim-off candidate) who scratches from a Final forfeits his right to compete in the Consolation Final of the same event and to earn points. 2, record 24, English, - scratch%20a%20race
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- déclarer forfait 1, record 24, French, d%C3%A9clarer%20forfait
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un nageur qui s'est, sans conteste, qualifié pour une finale (non pas un candidat à une épreuve de reprise) et qui déclare forfait pour une finale, fait abandon de son droit de prendre part à la finale de consolation de la même épreuve et à celui de gagner des points. 2, record 24, French, - d%C3%A9clarer%20forfait
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1988-11-08
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 25, English, scratch
correct, verb
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Failure to re-enter a swimmer's card by the re-entry deadline time shall mean that the swimmer is scratched from the event ... 1, record 25, English, - scratch
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- exclure 1, record 25, French, exclure
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fait de ne pas avoir remis la carte de réinscription d'un concurrent avant l'heure limite de réinscription signifiera que le concurrent est exclu de l'épreuve (...) 1, record 25, French, - exclure
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1988-10-19
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- scratch
1, record 26, English, scratch
correct, adjective
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Good enough to compete at scratch in competition in which others are given handicaps. 1, record 26, English, - scratch
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
a scratch golfer. 1, record 26, English, - scratch
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- à handicap 0
1, record 26, French, %C3%A0%20handicap%200
correct, see observation, adjective
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- à handicap nul 1, record 26, French, %C3%A0%20handicap%20nul
correct, see observation, adjective
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assez bon pour que dans une compétition où l'on accorde des handicaps, le sien soit de zéro. 1, record 26, French, - %C3%A0%20handicap%200
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il faut éviter de dire «sans handicap» qui signifie «n'ayant pas participé à suffisamment de compétitions pour avoir un handicap». 1, record 26, French, - %C3%A0%20handicap%200
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1985-09-06
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- scratch 1, record 27, English, scratch
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- titre provisoire d'un film de cinéma
1, record 27, French, titre%20provisoire%20d%27un%20film%20de%20cin%C3%A9ma
masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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