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ESCALA FUERZA VIENTO [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Beaufort scale
1, record 1, English, Beaufort%20scale
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Beaufort wind scale 2, record 1, English, Beaufort%20wind%20scale
correct
- Beaufort wind force scale 3, record 1, English, Beaufort%20wind%20force%20scale
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A scale numbered from 0 to 12 which is used to estimate the force of marine wind, based on the observed effects of the wind on sea state. 3, record 1, English, - Beaufort%20scale
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échelle de Beaufort
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Beaufort
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- échelle Beaufort 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20Beaufort
correct, feminine noun
- échelle des vents de Beaufort 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20des%20vents%20de%20Beaufort
correct, feminine noun
- échelle anémométrique Beaufort 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20an%C3%A9mom%C3%A9trique%20Beaufort
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échelle de 0 à 12 permettant d'estimer la force des vents marins selon leurs effets visibles sur l'état de la mer. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Beaufort
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par ailleurs, dans l'échelle anémométrique Beaufort, utilisée en météorologie maritime, le terme tempête désigne la graduation 10 et correspond à des vents dont la vitesse moyenne est comprise entre 89 et 102 kilomètres par heure. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Beaufort
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échelle de Beaufort : désignation approuvée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 7, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20Beaufort
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- escala de Beaufort
1, record 1, Spanish, escala%20de%20Beaufort
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- escala de vientos de Beaufort 2, record 1, Spanish, escala%20de%20vientos%20de%20Beaufort
correct, feminine noun
- escala de vientos Beaufort 2, record 1, Spanish, escala%20de%20vientos%20Beaufort
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Escala de la fuerza del viento basada [...] en observaciones del estado del mar y numerada del 0 al 12. 3, record 1, Spanish, - escala%20de%20Beaufort
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- strong breeze
1, record 2, English, strong%20breeze
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind with a speed between 22 and 27 knots ... 2, record 2, English, - strong%20breeze
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... Beaufort scale wind force 6 ... 2, record 2, English, - strong%20breeze
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vent frais
1, record 2, French, vent%20frais
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 22 et 27 nœuds [...] 2, record 2, French, - vent%20frais
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] force 6 de l'échelle Beaufort [...] 2, record 2, French, - vent%20frais
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vent frais : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 2, French, - vent%20frais
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- brisa fuerte
1, record 2, Spanish, brisa%20fuerte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 22 y 27 nudos [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - brisa%20fuerte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 6 [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - brisa%20fuerte
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-02-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wind force scale
1, record 3, English, wind%20force%20scale
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- wind scale 2, record 3, English, wind%20scale
correct
- scale of wind force 3, record 3, English, scale%20of%20wind%20force
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical scale of wind speed in which the stronger the wind, the larger the number. 4, record 3, English, - wind%20force%20scale
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- échelle de force du vent
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20force%20du%20vent
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- échelle anémométrique 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9chelle%20an%C3%A9mom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échelle numérique de vitesse du vent dans laquelle les nombres croissent avec la vitesse du vent. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20force%20du%20vent
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- escala de la fuerza del viento
1, record 3, Spanish, escala%20de%20la%20fuerza%20del%20viento
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- escala anemométrica 2, record 3, Spanish, escala%20anemom%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- storm
1, record 4, English, storm
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- whole gale 2, record 4, English, whole%20gale
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wind with a speed between 48 and 55 knots [56-65 mph] (Beaufort scale wind force 10). 3, record 4, English, - storm
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Storm ... Sea based specifications: Very high waves with long overhanging crests. The resulting foam, in great patches, is blown in dense white streaks along the direction of the wind. On the whole the surface of the sea takes on a white appearance. The 'tumbling' of the sea becomes heavy and shock-like. Visibility affected. ... Land base specifications: Seldom experienced inland; trees uprooted; considerable structural damage occurs. 4, record 4, English, - storm
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
whole gale ... [Effects on] surroundings: trees are uprooted, and the sea takes on a white appearance. 5, record 4, English, - storm
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In the sources consulted, the force 10 on the Beaufort scale is called "whole gale" or "storm". 6, record 4, English, - storm
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tempête
1, record 4, French, temp%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 48 et 55 nœuds [56-64 m.p.h.] (force 10 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 4, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par ailleurs, dans l'échelle anémométrique Beaufort, utilisée en météorologie maritime, le terme tempête désigne la graduation 10 et correspond à des vents dont la vitesse moyenne est comprise entre 89 et 102 kilomètres par heure [(55-63 m.p.h.)]. 3, record 4, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tempête : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 4, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 4, Spanish, temporal
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 48 y 55 nudos(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 10). 1, record 4, Spanish, - temporal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- violent storm
1, record 5, English, violent%20storm
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wind with a speed between 56 and 63 knots (Beaufort scale wind force 11). 2, record 5, English, - violent%20storm
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Beaufort Wind Scale ... Beaufort number: 11; Wind speed - knots: 56-63, MPH: 64-72, km/hr: 103-117; Description: Violent Storm. 3, record 5, English, - violent%20storm
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Beaufort Wind Speed Scale ... Violent Storm. Indications on Land and Sea. Land: Widespread damage. Sea: Exceptionally high waves; sea covered with white foam patches; visibility further reduced. 4, record 5, English, - violent%20storm
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- violente tempête
1, record 5, French, violente%20temp%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 56 et 63 nœuds [64-72 m.p.h.] (force 11 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 5, French, - violente%20temp%C3%AAte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal duro
1, record 5, Spanish, temporal%20duro
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 56 y 63 nudos(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 11). 1, record 5, Spanish, - temporal%20duro
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-12-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Water Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- moderate breeze
1, record 6, English, moderate%20breeze
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind with a speed between 11 and 16 knots (Beaufort scale wind force 4). 2, record 6, English, - moderate%20breeze
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport par eau
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- jolie brise
1, record 6, French, jolie%20brise
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 11 et 16 nœuds (force 4 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 6, French, - jolie%20brise
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jolie brise : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 6, French, - jolie%20brise
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte por agua
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- brisa moderada
1, record 6, Spanish, brisa%20moderada
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 11 y 16 nudos(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 4). 1, record 6, Spanish, - brisa%20moderada
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-11-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Water Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- gentle breeze
1, record 7, English, gentle%20breeze
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind with a speed between 7 and 10 knots [that is between 12-19 km/h or 8-12 mph] (Beaufort scale wind force 3). 2, record 7, English, - gentle%20breeze
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport par eau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- petite brise
1, record 7, French, petite%20brise
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 7 et 10 nœuds (force 3 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 7, French, - petite%20brise
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
petite brise : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 7, French, - petite%20brise
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte por agua
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- brisa suave
1, record 7, Spanish, brisa%20suave
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 7 y 10 nudos(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 3). 1, record 7, Spanish, - brisa%20suave
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-11-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Water Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- light air
1, record 8, English, light%20air
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind with a speed between 1 and 3 knots (Beaufort scale wind force 1). 2, record 8, English, - light%20air
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport par eau
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- très légère brise
1, record 8, French, tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20brise
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 1 et 3 nœuds (force 1 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 8, French, - tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20brise
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte por agua
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- viento ligero
1, record 8, Spanish, viento%20ligero
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- ventolina 1, record 8, Spanish, ventolina
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 1 y 3 nudos(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 1). 1, record 8, Spanish, - viento%20ligero
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-11-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Water Transport
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- strong gale
1, record 9, English, strong%20gale
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind with a speed between 41 and 47 knots [47 and 54 mph] (Beaufort scale wind force 9). 2, record 9, English, - strong%20gale
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport par eau
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fort coup de vent
1, record 9, French, fort%20coup%20de%20vent
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- coup de tabac 2, record 9, French, coup%20de%20tabac
masculine noun, familiar
- coup de torchon 2, record 9, French, coup%20de%20torchon
masculine noun, familiar
- coup de chien 2, record 9, French, coup%20de%20chien
masculine noun, familiar
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 41 et 47 nœuds [47 et 54 m.p.h.] (force 9 de l'échelle Beaufort). 3, record 9, French, - fort%20coup%20de%20vent
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fort coup de vent : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 9, French, - fort%20coup%20de%20vent
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte por agua
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- viento muy duro
1, record 9, Spanish, viento%20muy%20duro
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 41 y 47 nudos(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 9). 1, record 9, Spanish, - viento%20muy%20duro
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-11-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Water Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- moderate gale
1, record 10, English, moderate%20gale
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- near gale 2, record 10, English, near%20gale
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind with a speed between 28 and 33 knots [that is, 32-38 miles per hour] (Beaufort scale wind force 7). 3, record 10, English, - moderate%20gale
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport par eau
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- grand frais
1, record 10, French, grand%20frais
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 28 et 33 nœuds [c'est-à-dire entre 50 et 61 kilomètres à l'heure (32-38 m.p.h.)] (force 7 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 10, French, - grand%20frais
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grand frais : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 10, French, - grand%20frais
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte por agua
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- ventarrón moderado
1, record 10, Spanish, ventarr%C3%B3n%20moderado
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- viento fresco 1, record 10, Spanish, viento%20fresco
masculine noun
- frescachón 2, record 10, Spanish, frescach%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 28 y 33 nudos(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 7). 1, record 10, Spanish, - ventarr%C3%B3n%20moderado
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-11-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Water Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- fresh breeze
1, record 11, English, fresh%20breeze
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind with a speed between 17 and 21 knots (Beaufort scale wind force 5). 2, record 11, English, - fresh%20breeze
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport par eau
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bonne brise
1, record 11, French, bonne%20brise
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 17 et 21 nœuds (force 5 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 11, French, - bonne%20brise
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bonne brise : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 11, French, - bonne%20brise
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte por agua
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- brisa fresca
1, record 11, Spanish, brisa%20fresca
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 17 y 21 nudos(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 5). 1, record 11, Spanish, - brisa%20fresca
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-11-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Water Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- light breeze
1, record 12, English, light%20breeze
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- slight breeze 2, record 12, English, slight%20breeze
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind with a speed between 4 and 6 knots [(4 to 7 mph; 6-11 km/h]) (Beaufort scale wind force 2). 3, record 12, English, - light%20breeze
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport par eau
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- légère brise
1, record 12, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20brise
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 4 et 6 nœuds (force 2 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 12, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20brise
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
légère brise : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 12, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20brise
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte por agua
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- brisa ligera
1, record 12, Spanish, brisa%20ligera
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- brisa débil 2, record 12, Spanish, brisa%20d%C3%A9bil
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 4 y 6 nudos(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 2). 1, record 12, Spanish, - brisa%20ligera
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-11-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Water Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- calm
1, record 13, English, calm
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The absence of air motion or wind with a speed of less than 1 knot (Beaufort scale wind force 0). 2, record 13, English, - calm
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport par eau
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- calme
1, record 13, French, calme
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absence de mouvement d'air ou de vent dont la vitesse est inférieure à un nœud (force 0 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 13, French, - calme
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte por agua
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- calma
1, record 13, Spanish, calma
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ausencia de movimiento del aire o viento con velocidad inferior a un nudo(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 0). 2, record 13, Spanish, - calma
Record 14 - internal organization data 2012-11-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Water Transport
- Air Transport
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- gale
1, record 14, English, gale
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- fresh gale 2, record 14, English, fresh%20gale
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind with a speed between 32 and 40 knots (Beaufort scale wind force 8). 3, record 14, English, - gale
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gale: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 14, English, - gale
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport par eau
- Transport aérien
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- coup de vent
1, record 14, French, coup%20de%20vent
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 32 et 40 nœuds (force 8 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 14, French, - coup%20de%20vent
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coup de vent : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale et par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 14, French, - coup%20de%20vent
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte por agua
- Transporte aéreo
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- viento duro
1, record 14, Spanish, viento%20duro
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- temporal 2, record 14, Spanish, temporal
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 32 y 40 nudos(escala de Beaufort :viento de fuerza 8). 3, record 14, Spanish, - viento%20duro
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
viento duro; temporal : términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 14, Spanish, - viento%20duro
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