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CRUX [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Emblems (History)
- Philosophy and Religion
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swastika
1, record 1, English, swastika
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- swastika cross 2, record 1, English, swastika%20cross
correct, noun
- fylfot 3, record 1, English, fylfot
correct, noun
- fylfot cross 2, record 1, English, fylfot%20cross
correct, noun
- gammadion 3, record 1, English, gammadion
correct, noun
- gammadion cross 4, record 1, English, gammadion%20cross
correct, noun
- cross gammadion 2, record 1, English, cross%20gammadion
correct, noun
- crux gammata 5, record 1, English, crux%20gammata
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An emblem in the form of an even-length cross, with the arms bent at right angles, clockwise or anti-clockwise. 6, record 1, English, - swastika
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The swastika as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune is widely distributed throughout the ancient and modern world. The word is derived from the Sanskrit "svastika," meaning "conducive to well-being." ... In India the swastika continues to be the most widely used auspicious symbol of Hindus, Jainas, and Buddhists. 5, record 1, English, - swastika
Record 1, Key term(s)
- svastika
- svastika cross
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Emblèmes (Histoire)
- Philosophie et religion
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- svastika
1, record 1, French, svastika
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- swastika 2, record 1, French, swastika
correct, masculine noun
- croix gammée 3, record 1, French, croix%20gamm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Symbole en forme de croix à quatre branches égales coudées [...] 4, record 1, French, - svastika
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crux
1, record 2, English, crux
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In climbing, the "crux" is the toughest part of a route, where the hardest ... challenges are concentrated. 2, record 2, English, - crux
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- passage-clé
1, record 2, French, passage%2Dcl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- crux 2, record 2, French, crux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone d'une voie d'escalade qui comporte les prises les plus difficiles à atteindre ou à tenir, en raison de leur exiguïté, de leur éloignement, ou encore de l'inclinaison de la paroi ou de la structure artificielle d'escalade. 3, record 2, French, - passage%2Dcl%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le passage-clé est un des éléments pris en compte pour évaluer le niveau de difficulté des voies. 3, record 2, French, - passage%2Dcl%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
passage-clé : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 mai 2023. 4, record 2, French, - passage%2Dcl%C3%A9
Record 2, Key term(s)
- passage clé
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of the matter. 1, record 3, English, - crux
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nœud du problème
1, record 3, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20du%20probl%C3%A8me
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Religion (General)
- Emblems (History)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crux commissa 1, record 4, English, crux%20commissa
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- St. Anthony’s cross 1, record 4, English, St%2E%20Anthony%26rsquo%3Bs%20cross
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crux commissa, in form of the Greek letter tau, sometimes called St. Anthony's cross. 1, record 4, English, - crux%20commissa
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Religion (Généralités)
- Emblèmes (Histoire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- croix en T
1, record 4, French, croix%20en%20T
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- croix en tau 1, record 4, French, croix%20en%20tau
feminine noun
- croix de potence 1, record 4, French, croix%20de%20potence
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'autres fois, la croix avait la forme d'un T ou d'une double potence : aussi nomme-t-on cette variété croix en T ou en tau, ou croix de potence. 1, record 4, French, - croix%20en%20T
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The crux of the situation 1, record 5, English, - crux
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fonds du raisonnement
1, record 5, French, fonds%20du%20raisonnement
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-03-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Religion (General)
- Emblems (History)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- crux commissa 1, record 6, English, crux%20commissa
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- St. Anthony’s cross 1, record 6, English, St%2E%20Anthony%26rsquo%3Bs%20cross
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crux commissa, in form of the Greek letter tau, sometimes called St. Anthony's cross. 1, record 6, English, - crux%20commissa
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Religion (Généralités)
- Emblèmes (Histoire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- crux commissa 1, record 6, French, crux%20commissa
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- crux patibulata 1, record 6, French, crux%20patibulata
- croix de Saint-Antoine 1, record 6, French, croix%20de%20Saint%2DAntoine
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La forme en tau, accréditée par le Christ dérisoire du Palatin [...] (crux commissa ou patibulata); elle est dite aussi croix de Saint-Antoine. 1, record 6, French, - crux%20commissa
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-04-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Religion (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ankh
1, record 7, English, ankh
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ansate cross 2, record 7, English, ansate%20cross
correct
- crux ansata 1, record 7, English, crux%20ansata
correct
- ankh cross 3, record 7, English, ankh%20cross
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol of life, the ankh, a tau cross surmounted by a loop and known as crux ansata, was adopted and extensively used on Coptic Christian monuments. 1, record 7, English, - ankh
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- croix ansée
1, record 7, French, croix%20ans%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- croix égyptienne 2, record 7, French, croix%20%C3%A9gyptienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Égypte ancienne symbolise l'immortalité de l'âme par la croix ansée. 3, record 7, French, - croix%20ans%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La croix est dite [...] ansée quand elle est en tau et porte un anneau au sommet. 4, record 7, French, - croix%20ans%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-06-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fish
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- crux of the tail 1, record 8, English, crux%20of%20the%20tail
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Poissons
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- échancrure de la queue
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9chancrure%20de%20la%20queue
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- crux of the situation 1, record 9, English, crux%20of%20the%20situation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- situation tourne autour de 1, record 9, French, situation%20tourne%20autour%20de
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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