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TRAVERSE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-06-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surveying
- Cartography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- survey traverse
1, record 1, English, survey%20traverse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- traverse 2, record 1, English, traverse
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A route and a sequence of points (stations) for which the location of each point has been determined by measuring that point's direction (or angle) and distance from the prededing point in the sequence. 2, record 1, English, - survey%20traverse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If the last point in the sequence is identical with the first point or with a point whose location is already known, the sequence is called a closed traverse. Otherwise, the traverse is called an open traverse. 2, record 1, English, - survey%20traverse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arpentage
- Cartographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cheminement
1, record 1, French, cheminement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On entend par cheminement une série de lignes droites tracées entre des stations de cheminement, lesquelles sont des points déterminés sur l'itinéraire choisi pour effectuer un levé topographique. Un cheminement suit un parcours en zigzag, ce qui signifie que sa direction change à chaque station de cheminement. 1, record 1, French, - cheminement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] si le cheminement suivi forme une figure fermée, tel que le périmètre délimitant l'emplacement d'une ferme piscicole, il s'agit d'un cheminement fermé; si le cheminement forme une ligne comportant un point de départ et un point d'arrivée, tel que l'axe d'un canal d'alimentation d'eau, il s'agit d'un cheminement ouvert. 1, record 1, French, - cheminement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- traverse
1, record 2, English, traverse
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- traverse of a slope 2, record 2, English, traverse%20of%20a%20slope
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Skiing straight or diagonally across the fall line. 3, record 2, English, - traverse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A course diagonally across and down a slope. 4, record 2, English, - traverse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- traversée
1, record 2, French, travers%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- traversée d'une pente 1, record 2, French, travers%C3%A9e%20d%27une%20pente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Descente d'une piste de ski en en croisant la ligne de pente perpendiculairement ou en oblique. 2, record 2, French, - travers%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La «descente en traversée» est à l'opposé de la «trace directe» ou «schuss». La première est associée à la prudence; la seconde, au danger, surtout lorsque le skieur n'est pas en compétition, alors assuré d'être seul en piste. 2, record 2, French, - travers%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- traversing
1, record 3, English, traversing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- traverse 1, record 3, English, traverse
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A more or less horizontal series of moves. 2, record 3, English, - traversing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Long horizontal traverses, which neither gain nor lose elevation, are rarely any fun. 1, record 3, English, - traversing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Every so often the route d eviates from a direct upward line and traverses across the face. While traversing is no more difficult than moving in any other direction ... 1, record 3, English, - traversing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- traversée
1, record 3, French, travers%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Progression horizontale dans une paroi. 2, record 3, French, - travers%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'escalade dans u ne paroi n'est pas toujours directe, et on est souvent obligé d'effectuer des traversées pour rejoindre une zone plus facile [...] 3, record 3, French, - travers%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de montaña
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- travesía
1, record 3, Spanish, traves%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-03-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Surveying Techniques
- Technical Surveys
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- traverse
1, record 4, English, traverse
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of surveying in which lengths and directions of lines between points on the earth are obtained or from field measurements, and used in determining positions of the points. 1, record 4, English, - traverse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
traverse: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 4, English, - traverse
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Techniques d'arpentage
- Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cheminement graphique
1, record 4, French, cheminement%20graphique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En topographie, report d'une série de segments de droite joignant successivement différents points, les longueurs des segments et leurs angles étant mesurés avec précision. 1, record 4, French, - cheminement%20graphique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cheminement graphique : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - cheminement%20graphique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Técnicas de agrimensura
- Levantamientos técnicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- itinerario gráfico
1, record 4, Spanish, itinerario%20gr%C3%A1fico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método topográfico en el que se trazan una serie de segmentos rectos que unen puntos sucesivos del terreno. Las longitudes de estos segmentos o tramos y sus ángulos u orientaciones deben medirse con precisión. Todo lo anterior se hace para determinar la posición (o coordenadas de un punto). 1, record 4, Spanish, - itinerario%20gr%C3%A1fico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- traverse
1, record 5, English, traverse
correct, verb, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To turn a weapon to the right or left on its mount. 2, record 5, English, - traverse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
traverse: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - traverse
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pointer en direction
1, record 5, French, pointer%20en%20direction
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orienter un canon vers la droite ou vers la gauche sur son affût. 2, record 5, French, - pointer%20en%20direction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointer en direction : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - pointer%20en%20direction
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- puntería en dirección
1, record 5, Spanish, punter%C3%ADa%20en%20direcci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Girar el arma hacia la derecha o la izquierda en su montaje. 1, record 5, Spanish, - punter%C3%ADa%20en%20direcci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-09-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- traverse
1, record 6, English, traverse
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bank of earth in a trench to protect the occupants from enfilade fire and to localize the effect of shell bursts. 2, record 6, English, - traverse
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- traverse
1, record 6, French, traverse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- pare-éclats 2, record 6, French, pare%2D%C3%A9clats
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse de terre qu'on élève en travers d'un parapet pour se protéger contre les feux d'enfilade. 2, record 6, French, - traverse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chacune des traverses en sac de terre, en fascines, en gabions, etc. qui garnissent le parapet d'un fort, d'une tranchée pour limiter l'action de la gerbe d'éclatement d'un obus. (Quillet). 2, record 6, French, - traverse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- traverse
1, record 7, English, traverse
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pair of right-angle bends in a trench to avoid enfilating fire. 1, record 7, English, - traverse
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tranchée en quinconce
1, record 7, French, tranch%C3%A9e%20en%20quinconce
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tranchée qui présente des angles saillants pour permettre d'éviter les tirs d'enfilade de la force opposée. 1, record 7, French, - tranch%C3%A9e%20en%20quinconce
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tranchée en quinconce : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 2, record 7, French, - tranch%C3%A9e%20en%20quinconce
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-09-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Agriculture - General
- Animal Husbandry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- trailway
1, record 8, English, trailway
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- trail 1, record 8, English, trail
correct
- traverse 1, record 8, English, traverse
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
e.g. for surveying purposes in dense vegetation or in mountainous regions 1, record 8, English, - trailway
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Élevage des animaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- layon
1, record 8, French, layon
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- piste 1, record 8, French, piste
correct, feminine noun
- cheminement 1, record 8, French, cheminement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
p. ex. layons de pénétration dans une végétation très dense permettant une première utilisation par les animaux; pistes pratiquées pour des opérations de prospection 1, record 8, French, - layon
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1984-11-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- traverse 1, record 9, English, traverse
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
is to ski at any angle across the fall line, running across the slope of the hill rather than straight down it, while either ascending or descending. 1, record 9, English, - traverse
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The traverse, one of the most important skiing maneuvers, is the basis for many of the turns ... very much like straight running, except that you ski diagonally across the slope instead of straight down the fall line. 1, record 9, English, - traverse
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- trace directe en traversée
1, record 9, French, trace%20directe%20en%20travers%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(oblique par rapport à la ligne de plus grande pente) (...) est une position de descente. 1, record 9, French, - trace%20directe%20en%20travers%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) la montée en trace directe en traversée, (qui) est une marche normale (...) utilisant une trace d'autant moins inclinée que la neige est plus glissante et le skieur moins musclé des bras. Cette méthode-là est la seule qui puisse s'utiliser longuement lorsque le terrain et la neige le permettent. 1, record 9, French, - trace%20directe%20en%20travers%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautics and Aerospace Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- traverse 1, record 10, English, traverse
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Aéronautique et aérospatiale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- trajet 1, record 10, French, trajet
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NICHSET hydraulique, pneumatique 127cp/2.75 1, record 10, French, - trajet
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- traverse
1, record 11, English, traverse
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
on a voyage traversing foreign waters 1, record 11, English, - traverse
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- emprunter 1, record 11, French, emprunter
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
navire quitte on se dirige.. en empruntant des eaux étrangères (non: en traversant..) 1, record 11, French, - emprunter
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- traverse
1, record 12, English, traverse
verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- prendre en travers 1, record 12, French, prendre%20en%20travers
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Larousse encyclopédique des sports) 1, record 12, French, - prendre%20en%20travers
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Cotton Industry
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- traverse 1, record 13, English, traverse
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a -- is one complete movement of the bobbin upward or downward. 1, record 13, English, - traverse
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Industrie cotonnière
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- course 1, record 13, French, course
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le banc à broches possède un dispositif appelé bascule qui (...) réduit progressivement la -- de va-et-vient vertical du chariot. 1, record 13, French, - course
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Textile Industries
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- traverse 1, record 14, English, traverse
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the (...) term -- is (...) used to designate the length of barrel covered by yarn when the bobbin is full. 1, record 14, English, - traverse
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Industries du textile
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- course totale 1, record 14, French, course%20totale
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
la -- est la longueur totale sur laquelle il y a du fil dans la bobine terminée. 1, record 14, French, - course%20totale
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Textile Industries
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- traverse
1, record 15, English, traverse
generic
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the distance the ring rail moves upward or downward in any one winding cycle is spoken of as a --. 1, record 15, English, - traverse
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Industries du textile
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- course élémentaire
1, record 15, French, course%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
specific
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
la -- est le déplacement relatif du guide et de la bobine à chaque mouvement d'aller et retour ou de monte et baisse pendant lequel un nombre quelconque de spires peut être renvidé. 1, record 15, French, - course%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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