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TURF [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Horticulture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- grass sod
1, record 1, English, grass%20sod
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sod 2, record 1, English, sod
correct, noun
- grass turf 3, record 1, English, grass%20turf
correct
- turf 4, record 1, English, turf
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A matting of grass and soil which is cut just below the roots and then used on a new site to provide quick grass cover. 5, record 1, English, - grass%20sod
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grass sod is laid snugly on a previously fine-graded and fertilized plot, tamped or rolled lightly to secure the roots to the soil, and then watered heavily and regularly until established and ready for mowing. Lawn seeding follows similar procedures. 1, record 1, English, - grass%20sod
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Horticulture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gazon en plaques
1, record 1, French, gazon%20en%20plaques
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gazon de placage 2, record 1, French, gazon%20de%20placage
correct, masculine noun
- gazon précultivé 3, record 1, French, gazon%20pr%C3%A9cultiv%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- mottes de gazon 4, record 1, French, mottes%20de%20gazon
correct, feminine noun, plural
- tourbe 5, record 1, French, tourbe
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gazon en plaques est un tapis de gazon à maturité produit par des exploitations pratiquant l'agriculture intensive. Le gazon est prélevé intact avec une mince couche de sol et transplanté ailleurs pour former instantanément une couverture gazonnée. 6, record 1, French, - gazon%20en%20plaques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tourbe : L'emploi de ce terme est critiqué dans ce sens. 7, record 1, French, - gazon%20en%20plaques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura paisajista
- Horticultura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- césped en bloques
1, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%A9sped%20en%20bloques
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-10-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- turf
1, record 2, English, turf
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The surface layer of earth containing a mat of grass and grass roots. 1, record 2, English, - turf
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
turf: term and definition extracted from the Plant Health Glossary of Terms of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. 2, record 2, English, - turf
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gazon
1, record 2, French, gazon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche superficielle du sol composée d'un tapis de graminées et de leurs racines. 1, record 2, French, - gazon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gazon : terme et définition extraits du Glossaire de la protection des végétaux de l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments. 2, record 2, French, - gazon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-06-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Sports Facilities and Venues
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- turf
1, record 3, English, turf
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the surface (grass) on which the horses race. 2, record 3, English, - turf
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Horse racing term. 3, record 3, English, - turf
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Installations et sites (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- turf
1, record 3, French, turf
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] la pelouse sur laquelle courent les chevaux. 2, record 3, French, - turf
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de courses de chevaux. 3, record 3, French, - turf
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-05-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities/equipment. 1, record 4, English, - green
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pelouse
1, record 4, French, pelouse
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 4, French, - pelouse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-04-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Language (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- parochial squabble 1, record 5, English, parochial%20squabble
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Last week, after what started out as a parochial squabble within his cabinet, Gorton was deposed at last. (Time 22-3-71, 32). 1, record 5, English, - parochial%20squabble
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Turf culture could be a show stopper. 2, record 5, English, - parochial%20squabble
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rivalités de clocher
1, record 5, French, rivalit%C3%A9s%20de%20clocher
feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- intérêts de clocher 1, record 5, French, int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts%20de%20clocher
masculine noun, plural
- querelles de clocher 1, record 5, French, querelles%20de%20clocher
feminine noun, plural
- esprit de clocher 1, record 5, French, esprit%20de%20clocher
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français : Il y a «rivalités de clocher, intérêts de clocher, querelles de clocher, esprit de clocher». En anglais, semble avoir le sens de «sans importance» ou «d'importance secondaire». 1, record 5, French, - rivalit%C3%A9s%20de%20clocher
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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