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Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swimming lane
1, record 1, English, swimming%20lane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lane 2, record 1, English, lane
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Each of the swimming divisions in a swimming pool, six in a semi-Olympic pool (25 metres) and eight in an Olympic-size pool (50 metres). 3, record 1, English, - swimming%20lane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A lane shall be not less than 1.8 m (6 ft) wide unobstructed by steps, ladders, fountains, or overhanging pieces that may interfere with swimming or turning. (FINA requires lanes 2.5 m wide for major International Games Competition.). 4, record 1, English, - swimming%20lane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
As you approach the wall for a turn, cross over to the far left-hand corner of the lane once the people ahead of you have passed by. Make your turn in the left corner of the lane, and push off along what is now the right side of the swimming lane. 5, record 1, English, - swimming%20lane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couloir de nage
1, record 1, French, couloir%20de%20nage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couloir 2, record 1, French, couloir
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les couloirs doivent avoir une largeur minimale de 1,8 m (6 pi) et n'être obstrués par aucune marche, échelle, fontaine ou aucun objet suspendu susceptible de gêner les mouvements de nage ou de virage. (Pour les compétitions internationales importantes, la FINA exige des couloirs de 2,5 m de largeur). 3, record 1, French, - couloir%20de%20nage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une piscine semi-olympique se divise en six couloirs alors qu'une piscine olympique en compte huit, parfois dix, les deux en extrémité servant de zone tampon pour absorber les retours de vagues. 4, record 1, French, - couloir%20de%20nage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Natación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- calle
1, record 1, Spanish, calle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- carril 1, record 1, Spanish, carril
correct, masculine noun
- corchera 1, record 1, Spanish, corchera
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Swimming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lane rope
1, record 2, English, lane%20rope
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- racing lane 2, record 2, English, racing%20lane
correct
- lane line 3, record 2, English, lane%20line
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A continuous floating marker attached to a line stretched from the lanes running from the starting end to the turning end. 4, record 2, English, - lane%20rope
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lane ropes shall extend the full length of the course, secured at each end wall to anchor brackets recessed into the end walls. The anchor shall be positioned so that the floats at each end wall of the pool shall be on the surface of the water. Each lane rope will consist of floats placed end-to-end having a minimum diameter of 0,05 metre to a maximum of 0,15 metre. 5, record 2, English, - lane%20rope
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used to stop wave turbulence and separate swimming lanes. 6, record 2, English, - lane%20rope
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Natation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- corde de couloir
1, record 2, French, corde%20de%20couloir
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ligne d'eau 2, record 2, French, ligne%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lignes d'eau doivent s'étendre sur toute la longueur de la piscine, et être attachées à chaque extrémité à des crochets encastrés dans les murs des extrémités. Le crochet doit être placé de telle façon que les flotteurs, à chaque extrémité du bassin, se trouvent à la surface de l'eau. 3, record 2, French, - corde%20de%20couloir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il est interdit [...] d'avancer en se tirant à l'aide des cordes de couloir [...] 4, record 2, French, - corde%20de%20couloir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les nageurs malvoyants de classification S11 et S12 peuvent avoir de la difficulté à effectuer un toucher simultané lors des virages ainsi qu'à l'arrivée s'ils nagent à proximité de la corde de couloir. Dans le cas d'un contact avec la corde de couloir, le nageur ne sera pas disqualifié, en autant qu'aucun avantage n'en aura été tiré. 5, record 2, French, - corde%20de%20couloir
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Natación
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cordera
1, record 2, Spanish, cordera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- corchera 1, record 2, Spanish, corchera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corchera se encuentra también en plural. 2, record 2, Spanish, - cordera
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-04-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Water Polo
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- floating line
1, record 3, English, floating%20line
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- line with floats 2, record 3, English, line%20with%20floats
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Water-polo
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- corde de liège
1, record 3, French, corde%20de%20li%C3%A8ge
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ligne flottante 2, record 3, French, ligne%20flottante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Polo acuático
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- corchera
1, record 3, Spanish, corchera
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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