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SCULLING [20 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sculling oar
1, record 1, English, sculling%20oar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sculling oar: an item in the "Water Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - sculling%20oar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aviron de godille
1, record 1, French, aviron%20de%20godille
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aviron de godille : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport maritime» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 1, French, - aviron%20de%20godille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Paddle Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- scull
1, record 2, English, scull
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sculling oar 2, record 2, English, sculling%20oar
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of a pair of small oars used by a single rower. 3, record 2, English, - scull
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sweep oar is longer than a sculling oar. 2, record 2, English, - scull
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports de pagaie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aviron de couple
1, record 2, French, aviron%20de%20couple
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’aviron de pointe est plus long que l’aviron de couple. 2, record 2, French, - aviron%20de%20couple
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes de remo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- remo corto
1, record 2, Spanish, remo%20corto
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- espadilla 2, record 2, Spanish, espadilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El remo llamado "espadilla" o "remo corto" [...] es el que utiliza el proel para ayudar al patrón a tomar la ciaboga. 3, record 2, Spanish, - remo%20corto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] en el remo con espadilla [se] usan dos espadillas más pequeñas (unos 3 metros) a cada lado de la embarcación. 4, record 2, Spanish, - remo%20corto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sculling
1, record 3, English, sculling
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rowing [performed] with two oars, one in each hand. 2, record 3, English, - sculling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aviron de couple
1, record 3, French, aviron%20de%20couple
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cours d'initiation traite principalement de l'aviron de couple (à deux rames) et vous permettra, en 8 heures, de mieux appréhender notre discipline. 2, record 3, French, - aviron%20de%20couple
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- remo corto
1, record 3, Spanish, remo%20corto
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- scull 2, record 3, Spanish, scull
correct, masculine noun
- remo con espadilla 3, record 3, Spanish, remo%20con%20espadilla
correct, masculine noun
- espadilla 4, record 3, Spanish, espadilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El remo está dividido en dos modalidades: modalidad scull o remo corto (se usan dos remos), y el remo de punta o largo (se usa un solo remo por deportista). 1, record 3, Spanish, - remo%20corto
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Las competiciones [de remo] se dividen en dos disciplinas distintas pero relacionadas: remo de barrido y remo con espadilla. En las embarcaciones con barrido, cada remero usa un solo remo de 4 metros de largo aproximadamente mientras que en el remo con espadilla [se] usan dos espadillas más pequeñas (unos 3 metros) a cada lado de la embarcación. 5, record 3, Spanish, - remo%20corto
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-07-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scull
1, record 4, English, scull
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sculling oar 2, record 4, English, sculling%20oar
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An oar used to propel a boat by working it from side to side over the stern of the boat, reversing the blade at each turn. 3, record 4, English, - scull
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- godille
1, record 4, French, godille
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aviron manié à l'arrière d'une embarcation. 1, record 4, French, - godille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- espadilla
1, record 4, Spanish, espadilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remo grande usado a popa de una embarcación como timón o para singar. 2, record 4, Spanish, - espadilla
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-02-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sculling
1, record 5, English, sculling
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of two-footed progression forward or backward by an in-and-out movement of the feet. 1, record 5, English, - sculling
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- godille
1, record 5, French, godille
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manière de se déplacer sur la glace, en avant ou en arrière, en alternant ouverture et fermeture des pieds à plat sur la glace. 1, record 5, French, - godille
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces mouvements de godille avant et arrière donnent l'impression de glisser sans propulsion et sans efforts apparents. 1, record 5, French, - godille
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 5, French, - godille
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- scull
1, record 6, English, scull
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fin 2, record 6, English, fin
correct, verb
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To propel oneself, forward or backward, in the water by moving the hands in a figure eight, from and toward the body, in a sculling motion; to maintain position in the water using a sculling push upward to maintain or get the head out of the water. 2, record 6, English, - scull
Record 6, Key term(s)
- sculling
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Natation
- Nage synchronisée
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- faire la godille
1, record 6, French, faire%20la%20godille
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- godiller 2, record 6, French, godiller
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se propulser dans l'eau, tête première ou pieds premiers, par un déplacement des bras au niveau des hanches, les paumes de main décrivant une figure huit vers le corps et s'en éloignant, ou l'inverse; se maintenir en position stationnaire dans l'eau en employant la même technique, le mouvement s'exerçant vers le bas pour maintenir la tête hors de l'eau ou l'y ramener, le temps d'une respiration. 2, record 6, French, - faire%20la%20godille
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
faire la godille : Terme fourni par le service de traduction du Centre national du sport et de la récréation. 1, record 6, French, - faire%20la%20godille
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le verbe «godiller» se dit de pareille figure en ski, les jambes décrivant de courts virages arrondis près du corps. 2, record 6, French, - faire%20la%20godille
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-08-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sculling draw
1, record 7, English, sculling%20draw
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sequence of short forward and backward underwater strokes made with the paddle at an angle to the water, the combined effect of which moves the canoe sideways towards the paddle. 2, record 7, English, - sculling%20draw
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Used to move the canoe sideways, the sculling draw is ideal for water too shallow to get a good draw or as a bracing technique in rough waters. 3, record 7, English, - sculling%20draw
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
By reversing the angles used for the sculling draw, a [sculling] pry can be applied for lateral translation away from the stroke side. 4, record 7, English, - sculling%20draw
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- appel latéral en godille
1, record 7, French, appel%20lat%C3%A9ral%20en%20godille
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sculling boat
1, record 8, English, sculling%20boat
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- sculling boats
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bateau de couple
1, record 8, French, bateau%20de%20couple
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- embarcación de remos cortos
1, record 8, Spanish, embarcaci%C3%B3n%20de%20remos%20cortos
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- barco de skiff 1, record 8, Spanish, barco%20de%20skiff
correct
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8, Key term(s)
- barcos de skiff
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-09-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- inverted vertical sculling 1, record 9, English, inverted%20vertical%20sculling
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- godille verticale inversée
1, record 9, French, godille%20verticale%20invers%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-09-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sculling, outward sweep 1, record 10, English, sculling%2C%20outward%20sweep
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- godille, balayage d'éloignement des bras
1, record 10, French, godille%2C%20balayage%20d%27%C3%A9loignement%20des%20bras
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-09-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sculling, inward sweep 1, record 11, English, sculling%2C%20inward%20sweep
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- godille, balayage de rapprochement des bras
1, record 11, French, godille%2C%20balayage%20de%20rapprochement%20des%20bras
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-09-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sculling, foot first 1, record 12, English, sculling%2C%20foot%20first
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- godille, pieds premiers
1, record 12, French, godille%2C%20pieds%20premiers
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-09-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sculling, head first 1, record 13, English, sculling%2C%20head%20first
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- godille, tête première
1, record 13, French, godille%2C%20t%C3%AAte%20premi%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1996-09-04
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- basic prone sculling 1, record 14, English, basic%20prone%20sculling
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- godille de base allongée
1, record 14, French, godille%20de%20base%20allong%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1996-09-04
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- travelling sculling 1, record 15, English, travelling%20sculling
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- godille avec déplacement
1, record 15, French, godille%20avec%20d%C3%A9placement
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1996-09-04
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- stationary sculling 1, record 16, English, stationary%20sculling
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- godille stationnaire
1, record 16, French, godille%20stationnaire
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1996-08-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- flat supine sculling 1, record 17, English, flat%20supine%20sculling
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- stationary supine sculling 1, record 17, English, stationary%20supine%20sculling
- basic supine sculling 1, record 17, English, basic%20supine%20sculling
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- godille de base, allongée dorsale
1, record 17, French, godille%20de%20base%2C%20allong%C3%A9e%20dorsale
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1988-07-08
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- double sculling
1, record 18, English, double%20sculling
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conditioning exercise 1, record 18, English, - double%20sculling
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Figure skating term(s). 1, record 18, English, - double%20sculling
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- double godille
1, record 18, French, double%20godille
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exercice de conditionnement 1, record 18, French, - double%20godille
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme(s) de patinage artistique. 1, record 18, French, - double%20godille
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1979-12-12
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- forward double sculling
1, record 19, English, forward%20double%20sculling
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forward Double Sculling across the width of the rink [is part of the] stroking test [in the] National Skating tests. 1, record 19, English, - forward%20double%20sculling
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- double godille vers l'avant 1, record 19, French, double%20godille%20vers%20l%27avant
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Double godille vers l'avant sur toute la largeur de la patinoire [est un élément du] test de poussées-élan [dans les] tests nationaux. 1, record 19, French, - double%20godille%20vers%20l%27avant
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 19, French, - double%20godille%20vers%20l%27avant
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Water Sports (General)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- sculling 1, record 20, English, sculling
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Sports nautiques (Généralités)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- nage à la godille
1, record 20, French, nage%20%C3%A0%20la%20godille
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- nage à couple 1, record 20, French, nage%20%C3%A0%20couple
feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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