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WHITE FLAG [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-05-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- white flag
1, record 1, English, white%20flag
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
White flag: Shown when a long jump or triple jump is legal. 2, record 1, English, - white%20flag
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Remember that the red flag indicates a foul attempt, and the white flag indicates a fair attempt that should be measured. 3, record 1, English, - white%20flag
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used to signal "caution" in a walking or track event for the information of the officials, competitors and spectators. 4, record 1, English, - white%20flag
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- drapeau blanc
1, record 1, French, drapeau%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pavillon blanc 2, record 1, French, pavillon%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque l'essai est valable, le juge le signale en levant le drapeau blanc. S'il y a faute, le J.O. indique un essai nul en levant un drapeau rouge. 3, record 1, French, - drapeau%20blanc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Signal employé pour indiquer un «avertissement» pour l'information des officiels, des concurrents et des spectateurs. 4, record 1, French, - drapeau%20blanc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Jean-Paul Baert, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur. 5, record 1, French, - drapeau%20blanc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Atletismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bandera blanca
1, record 1, Spanish, bandera%20blanca
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Video Technology
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- full-frame ID
1, record 2, English, full%2Dframe%20ID
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- white flag 1, record 2, English, white%20flag
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In video production, a code inserted on videotape that identifies a new full frame used when transferring film to videotape. 1, record 2, English, - full%2Dframe%20ID
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vidéotechnique
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- numéro d'identification du plein-écran
1, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20d%27identification%20du%20plein%2D%C3%A9cran
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- drapeau blanc 1, record 2, French, drapeau%20blanc
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-09-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- white flag
1, record 3, English, white%20flag
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
JUDO. A flag raised by the two judges to indicate that the contestant in white has won the contest. 2, record 3, English, - white%20flag
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- drapeau blanc
1, record 3, French, drapeau%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
JUDO. Drapeau que les deux juges lèvent pour indiquer qu'ils ont accordé la victoire au combattant en blanc. 2, record 3, French, - drapeau%20blanc
Record 3, Key term(s)
- fanion blanc
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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