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CORCHO [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cork
- Natural Construction Materials
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cork tile
1, record 1, English, cork%20tile
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surfacing product ... manufactured from the granulated bark of the cork oak tree, bonded together under heat and pressure. 2, record 1, English, - cork%20tile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Liège
- Matériaux de construction naturels
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carreau de liège
1, record 1, French, carreau%20de%20li%C3%A8ge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
carreaux de liège : particules de liège agglomérées puis tranchées en plaques; [ils] sont utilisés en revêtement décoratif et insonorisant de mur et de sol (dans ce dernier cas, les carreaux sont enduits d'une couche d'usure plastique transparente). 2, record 1, French, - carreau%20de%20li%C3%A8ge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corcho
- Materiales de construcción naturales
- Alfombras y revestimientos para suelos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- loseta de corcho
1, record 1, Spanish, loseta%20de%20corcho
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loseta fabricada con corcho prensado y utilizada como revestimiento de [superficies]. 1, record 1, Spanish, - loseta%20de%20corcho
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Baseball and Softball
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- softball
1, record 2, English, softball
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- softball ball 2, record 2, English, softball%20ball
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large ball used in the game of softball, measuring twelve inches in circumference. 3, record 2, English, - softball
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Softball Ball Standards. Only softballs with a .47 COR will be legal for use in interscholastic competition. 2, record 2, English, - softball
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Baseball et softball
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- balle molle
1, record 2, French, balle%20molle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Béisbol y softball
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pelota de softbol
1, record 2, Spanish, pelota%20de%20softbol
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- pelota de sóftbol 2, record 2, Spanish, pelota%20de%20s%C3%B3ftbol
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El equipo que está en las puntas se pasará la pelota de sóftbol tratando de que no sea interceptada por el equipo central. 2, record 2, Spanish, - pelota%20de%20softbol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pelota es ligeramente más grande que en el béisbol, fabricada según el mismo modelo : un hilo de nylon que rodea un núcleo de caucho y de corcho. El conjunto se recubre de una capa de látex sobre la que se cosen dos bandas de cuero. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pelota%20de%20softbol
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bounce
1, record 3, English, bounce
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bound 2, record 3, English, bound
correct, noun, Great Britain, rare
- rebound 3, record 3, English, rebound
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The upward movement of the ball after it has struck the ground. 4, record 3, English, - bounce
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The height and direction of the bound can be affected by the nature of the surface, the amount of spin, the weather conditions and [...] the power of the strike. 4, record 3, English, - bounce
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The easiest way to improve your level of play is to try to hit the ball at the top of the bounce rather than as it descends to the second bounce. 5, record 3, English, - bounce
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The ball shall have a bound of more than 135 cm and less than 147 cm when dropped 254 cm upon a concrete base. 6, record 3, English, - bounce
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bad, even, lively, low, tricky bounce. 7, record 3, English, - bounce
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Apex, pitch of the bounce. 7, record 3, English, - bounce
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 PHR
To affect a bounce. 7, record 3, English, - bounce
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 PHR
To get, hit, volley the ball on the bounce. 7, record 3, English, - bounce
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rebond
1, record 3, French, rebond
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les balles auront un rebond minimum de 1,346 m. 2, record 3, French, - rebond
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bas, faux rebond. 3, record 3, French, - rebond
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Rebond gênant, haut. 3, record 3, French, - rebond
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Grande régularité au rebond. 3, record 3, French, - rebond
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 PHR
Produire un rebond. 3, record 3, French, - rebond
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 PHR
Frapper la balle au/dans le rebond. 3, record 3, French, - rebond
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bote
1, record 3, Spanish, bote
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- rebote 2, record 3, Spanish, rebote
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pelota liftada lleva un efecto de rotación hacia adelante, lo que la hace muy lenta, pero cuando bota da un salto hacia arriba muy rápido. Es muy utilizado este efecto por los jugadores para controlar la pelota y para darle potencia al golpe sin que salga de la pista. La pelota liftada se golpea de abajo arriba. 3, record 3, Spanish, - bote
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Las pelotas que existían entonces eran de cuero, de corcho, o de cuerdas liadas, y rebotaban con mucha dificultad, por lo que casi siempre se practicaba este deporte en sitios cerrados, con un suelo preparado artificialmente que permitiera un mejor rebote. 4, record 3, Spanish, - bote
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bote alto, desviado, pronto, vivo. 5, record 3, Spanish, - bote
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
En la cima del bote. 5, record 3, Spanish, - bote
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- National and International Economics
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- forest certification
1, record 4, English, forest%20certification
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A market-based instrument aimed at promoting sustainable forest management [which] involves the independent verification of forest management practices against an established standard. 2, record 4, English, - forest%20certification
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Successful certification allows companies to claim that their products come from sustainably managed forests. It may also offer them the option of using a label on their forest products, depending on the system. 2, record 4, English, - forest%20certification
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- certification forestière
1, record 4, French, certification%20foresti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument commercial visant à promouvoir l'aménagement forestier durable [qui] suppose la vérification indépendante des pratiques d'aménagement forestier en fonction d'une norme établie. 1, record 4, French, - certification%20foresti%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les entreprises certifiées peuvent déclarer que leurs produits sont issus de forêts aménagées de façon durable. Avec certains systèmes, la certification leur permet également d'apposer une étiquette en ce sens sur leurs produits forestiers. 1, record 4, French, - certification%20foresti%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación forestal
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Comercio exterior
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- certificación forestal
1, record 4, Spanish, certificaci%C3%B3n%20forestal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso que acredita que la gestión de una superficie forestal se ajusta a los requisitos establecidos en las normas sobre Gestión Forestal Sostenible. 1, record 4, Spanish, - certificaci%C3%B3n%20forestal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En definitiva, se trata de un instrumento de mercado que garantiza al consumidor que la madera o cualquier otro producto forestal(corcho, resina, etc.) procede de un bosque gestionado de forma responsable y sostenible. 1, record 4, Spanish, - certificaci%C3%B3n%20forestal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bounce
1, record 5, English, bounce
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- rebound 2, record 5, English, rebound
correct, verb
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ball will rebound over your opponent's head. 2, record 5, English, - bounce
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bounce: term also used in table tennis. 3, record 5, English, - bounce
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ball does not bounce true. Ball does bounce true to form. 2, record 5, English, - bounce
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rebondir
1, record 5, French, rebondir
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la balle est frappée tôt et avant qu'elle rebondisse sur le court, ce qui laisse peu de temps à votre partenaire pour réagir et se déplacer en conséquence. 2, record 5, French, - rebondir
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rebondir : terme employé aussi au tennis de table. 3, record 5, French, - rebondir
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- botar
1, record 5, Spanish, botar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- rebotar 2, record 5, Spanish, rebotar
correct
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Debéis cortar la pelota para evitar que ésta bote demasiado alta. 3, record 5, Spanish, - botar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Las pelotas que existían entonces eran de cuero, de corcho, o de cuerdas liadas, y rebotaban con mucha dificultad, por lo que casi siempre se practicaba este deporte en sitios cerrados, con un suelo preparado artificialmente que permitiera un mejor rebote. 2, record 5, Spanish, - botar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Botar largo, pronto. Botar en el suelo. 4, record 5, Spanish, - botar
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-01-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cork
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mottled corkwood
1, record 6, English, mottled%20corkwood
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corkwood with small irregular stains of darkish colour. 1, record 6, English, - mottled%20corkwood
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - mottled%20corkwood
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Liège
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- liège marbré
1, record 6, French, li%C3%A8ge%20marbr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- liège jaspé 1, record 6, French, li%C3%A8ge%20jasp%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liège présentant de petites traces irrégulières de couleur foncée. 1, record 6, French, - li%C3%A8ge%20marbr%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes et définitions normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - li%C3%A8ge%20marbr%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corcho
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- corcho jaspeado
1, record 6, Spanish, corcho%20jaspeado
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Defecto del corcho que a veces se manifiesta por manchas oscuras. 1, record 6, Spanish, - corcho%20jaspeado
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