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SWALLOW [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-06-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swallow hole
1, record 1, English, swallow%20hole
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- swallow 2, record 1, English, swallow
correct, noun
- swallow-hole 2, record 1, English, swallow%2Dhole
correct
- swallow-pit 2, record 1, English, swallow%2Dpit
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An opening or cavity, such as are common in limestone formations, through which a stream disappears underground ... 3, record 1, English, - swallow%20hole
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gouffre absorbant
1, record 1, French, gouffre%20absorbant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- embut 2, record 1, French, embut
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit aven souvent situé dans des dolines et par où l'eau peut s'engouffrer. 3, record 1, French, - gouffre%20absorbant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-04-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- barn swallow
1, record 2, English, barn%20swallow
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- swallow 1, record 2, English, swallow
correct
- house swallow 1, record 2, English, house%20swallow
correct
- European swallow 1, record 2, English, European%20swallow
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A bird of the family Hirundinidae. 2, record 2, English, - barn%20swallow
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English scientific usage, all elements of names of bird species require capital letters except for hyphenated adjectives where the second word is not capitalized, for example, Black-crowned Night Heron. 2, record 2, English, - barn%20swallow
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hirondelle rustique
1, record 2, French, hirondelle%20rustique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hirondelle des granges 2, record 2, French, hirondelle%20des%20granges
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oiseau de la famille des Hirundinidae. 3, record 2, French, - hirondelle%20rustique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hirondelle rustique : nom français uniformisé par la Commission internationale des noms français des oiseaux. 3, record 2, French, - hirondelle%20rustique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En français, les noms des espèces d'oiseaux acquièrent une valeur de nom propre; tous les substantifs génériques de même que tous les qualificatifs spécifiques qui précèdent le substantif générique doivent prendre la majuscule, par exemple : Pétrel minime, Petit Butor. 3, record 2, French, - hirondelle%20rustique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aves
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- golondrina tijereta
1, record 2, Spanish, golondrina%20tijereta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ave que pertenece a la] familia Hirundinidae. [Posee] cabeza negra azulada, frente y buche rojizo/ocre y collar negro azulado. La espalda y los hombros también azulados; vientre y pecho canela mezcaldo con blanco. Cola larga horquillada en forma de tijera. [...] Se distribuye desde el sur de Canadá hasta el sur de Argentina luego de la cría. 1, record 2, Spanish, - golondrina%20tijereta
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-04-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- swallow
1, record 3, English, swallow
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking. 1, record 3, English, - swallow
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- avaler
1, record 3, French, avaler
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faire descendre par le gosier. 1, record 3, French, - avaler
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-06-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- swallow
1, record 4, English, swallow
noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Artistic gymnastics term. 1, record 4, English, - swallow
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Technique/tactics, 1, record 4, English, - swallow
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- avion
1, record 4, French, avion
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hirondelle 1, record 4, French, hirondelle
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes de gymnastique artistique. 1, record 4, French, - avion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 4, French, - avion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- swallow 1, record 5, English, swallow
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(d'une poulie) (CFP 152) BG 21/9/72 1, record 5, French, - clan
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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