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WISHBONE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wishbone
1, record 1, English, wishbone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- boom 2, record 1, English, boom
correct
- wishbone boom 3, record 1, English, wishbone%20boom
correct
- wish 4, record 1, English, wish
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The wishbone is the boom onto which the board sailor holds. It is the sole means of steering, acceleration and braking - the means of controlling the board. It is designed to run right round the sail, using either two semi-circular sections, or in some cases, two parallel bars, joined at the ends by U-sections. 5, record 1, English, - wishbone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In addition, wide booms give a sailor better leverage over his sail by keeping it farther away from his body. 6, record 1, English, - wishbone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Ski nautique et surfing
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- wishbone
1, record 1, French, wishbone
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bôme double 2, record 1, French, b%C3%B4me%20double
correct, masculine noun
- cerceau 3, record 1, French, cerceau
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie mobile du gréement, à double arceau, qui permet de manœuvrer la voile. 2, record 1, French, - wishbone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le wishbone soutient l'arrière de la voile. C'est à ce wishbone que l'on naviguera bientôt cramponné des deux mains. Le wishbone est fixé autour de la voile et du mât. 4, record 1, French, - wishbone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le cerceau doit être placé parallèlement au mât en prenant soin de placer le devant de la fourchette le plus près possible du cordon avant. 3, record 1, French, - wishbone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seul le Petit Robert mentionne que «wishbone» est un anglicisme (PEROB, 1989, page 2124). 5, record 1, French, - wishbone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
- Esquí acuático y surfing
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- botavara
1, record 1, Spanish, botavara
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wishbone 1, record 2, English, wishbone
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wishbone: term also used in sailing. 2, record 2, English, - wishbone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- wishbone
1, record 2, French, wishbone
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arc double relié au mât et à l'extrémité libre de la voile que manœuvre le véliplanchiste pour conserver l'équilibre et faire progresser la planche. 2, record 2, French, - wishbone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wishbone : terme employé aussi à la voile. 3, record 2, French, - wishbone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pico de cangrejo doble
1, record 2, Spanish, pico%20de%20cangrejo%20doble
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- A-arm
1, record 3, English, A%2Darm
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- wishbone 2, record 3, English, wishbone
correct, Great Britain
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A suspension [arm] formed in the shape of an "A" or "V" commonly found on the front suspension. 3, record 3, English, - A%2Darm
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sides of the two legs of the A-arm are connected to the chassis by rubber bushings and the peak of the A-arm is attached to the wheel assembly. 3, record 3, English, - A%2Darm
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Lower, upper A-arm. 3, record 3, English, - A%2Darm
Record 3, Key term(s)
- A arm
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- triangle de suspension
1, record 3, French, triangle%20de%20suspension
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bras triangulaire 2, record 3, French, bras%20triangulaire
correct, masculine noun
- bras de suspension triangulaire 3, record 3, French, bras%20de%20suspension%20triangulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur un véhicule pourvu d'une suspension à double triangulation, la roue est guidée par deux bras triangulaires et une barre d'accouplement. 2, record 3, French, - triangle%20de%20suspension
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Birds
- Bones and Joints
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- furcula
1, record 4, English, furcula
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- wishbone 2, record 4, English, wishbone
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A forked structure, especially the wishbone of a fowl. 1, record 4, English, - furcula
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
- Os et articulations
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fourchette
1, record 4, French, fourchette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Os formé par la soudure des deux clavicules et propre aux oiseaux. 2, record 4, French, - fourchette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-12-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wishbone 1, record 5, English, wishbone
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Charms. 1, record 5, English, - wishbone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bréchet
1, record 5, French, br%C3%A9chet
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré d'un catalogue de bijoux. 1, record 5, French, - br%C3%A9chet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Breloques. 1, record 5, French, - br%C3%A9chet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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