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WHEELIE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorized Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wheelie
1, record 1, English, wheelie
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wheelstand 2, record 1, English, wheelstand
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stunt of momentarily standing a vehicle, especially a motorcycle, on its back wheel or wheels. 3, record 1, English, - wheelie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A "wheelie" is also called a "wheelstand", though the first term is currently used by youngsters making wheelies on their bikes. 2, record 1, English, - wheelie
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Sports motorisés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cabré
1, record 1, French, cabr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En cyclisme artistique, l'exercice «cabré» consiste pour le cycliste à rouler uniquement sur la roue arrière, la roue avant ne devant pas entrer en contact avec le sol pendant les parcours. 1, record 1, French, - cabr%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «cabré assis sur le tube de direction» est une des 34 figures de cabré pour les exercices individuels ou à deux en cyclisme artistique. 2, record 1, French, - cabr%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme convient également au même exercice sur tout type de vélo, de moto ou d'auto. Cependant, l'anglicisme «wheelie» est fort populaire auprès des jeunes qui s'exercent à «faire des wheelies» sur leur bicyclette, quelqu'en soit la stature. 2, record 1, French, - cabr%C3%A9
Record 1, Key term(s)
- wheelie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Deportes motorizados
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- caballito
1, record 1, Spanish, caballito
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- wheelie 1, record 1, Spanish, wheelie
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Maniobra en la que] la rueda delantera de las motos [o bicicletas] pierde contacto con el suelo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - caballito
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente(Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda utilizar el término "caballito" en vez de la palabra en inglés "wheelie". 1, record 1, Spanish, - caballito
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