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ZAPATILLA [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Footwear (Clothing)
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spiked shoe
1, record 1, English, spiked%20shoe
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spike shoe 2, record 1, English, spike%20shoe
correct
- spikes 3, record 1, English, spikes
correct, see observation, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pair of shoes having [spikes]. 4, record 1, English, - spiked%20shoe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Buehler, of course, was instrumental in Duke's successful bid to have the games held at Wallace Wade Stadium. It's fitting that he would capture one more championship before finally hanging up his spikes. 5, record 1, English, - spiked%20shoe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spikes: always used in plural. 4, record 1, English, - spiked%20shoe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Chaussures (Vêtements)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chaussure à crampons
1, record 1, French, chaussure%20%C3%A0%20crampons
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chaussure à pointes 2, record 1, French, chaussure%20%C3%A0%20pointes
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaussures [...] munies de clous, de petits cylindres de cuir, de caoutchouc, etc., destinés à empêcher de glisser. 3, record 1, French, - chaussure%20%C3%A0%20crampons
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaussures à crampons pour jouer au football, au rugby. 3, record 1, French, - chaussure%20%C3%A0%20crampons
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Calzado
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatilla con tacos
1, record 1, Spanish, zapatilla%20con%20tacos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sports shoe
1, record 2, English, sports%20shoe
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sport shoe 2, record 2, English, sport%20shoe
correct
- athletic shoe 3, record 2, English, athletic%20shoe
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shoe designed to be worn for sports, exercising, or recreational activity, as racquetball, jogging, or aerobic dancing. 3, record 2, English, - sports%20shoe
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chaussure de sport
1, record 2, French, chaussure%20de%20sport
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chaussure pour le sport 2, record 2, French, chaussure%20pour%20le%20sport
correct, feminine noun
- espadrille 1, record 2, French, espadrille
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaussure conçue spécialement, de par son formage, sa construction et ses accessoires, pour tel ou tel sport particulier [...] 2, record 2, French, - chaussure%20de%20sport
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calzado y zapatería
- Ropa de deporte e informal
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatilla
1, record 2, Spanish, zapatilla
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- zapato deportivo 2, record 2, Spanish, zapato%20deportivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zapato de golf, zapato deportivo, a menudo confeccionado a mano. La suela exterior está provista de nueve a once clavos para ofrecer un mejor apoyo. 3, record 2, Spanish, - zapatilla
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Footwear (Clothing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sneaker
1, record 3, English, sneaker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light shoe with a cloth or soft leather upper and pliable rubber sole, used for sports like tennis, badminton, etc. or for general casual wear. 2, record 3, English, - sneaker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sneaker: designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 3, English, - sneaker
Record 3, Key term(s)
- sneakers
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Chaussures (Vêtements)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chaussure de gymnastique
1, record 3, French, chaussure%20de%20gymnastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] chaussure de gymnastique pour femmes magnifiquement dessinée qui allie une tige de toile hyper-légère et une semelle intérieure ultra-confortable [...] 2, record 3, French, - chaussure%20de%20gymnastique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La chaussure de gymnastique faite de toile est destinée à l'entraînement de coureurs [...] 3, record 3, French, - chaussure%20de%20gymnastique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Calzado
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatilla de deporte
1, record 3, Spanish, zapatilla%20de%20deporte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- zapatilla deportiva 2, record 3, Spanish, zapatilla%20deportiva
correct, feminine noun
- deportiva 2, record 3, Spanish, deportiva
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calzado hecho generalmente con piel o lona y suela de goma, que se ata con cordones o se sujeta con velcro, y se usa para practicar algunos deportes. 1, record 3, Spanish, - zapatilla%20de%20deporte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zapatilla de deporte; zapatilla deportiva; deportiva : denominaciones utilizadas generalmente en plural. 3, record 3, Spanish, - zapatilla%20de%20deporte
Record 3, Key term(s)
- zapatillas de deporte
- zapatillas deportivas
- deportivas
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Care Equipment (Farm equipment)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- boot
1, record 4, English, boot
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... boots will not make the horse careless - he will still feel any knock to his legs - but they will protect him from injury. 2, record 4, English, - boot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To protect legs against self-injuries, and for foot and/or leg therapy, which is sometimes called slip-on boot or (rubber) poultice boot. 3, record 4, English, - boot
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Soins aux animaux (Matériel agricole)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- botte
1, record 4, French, botte
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- guêtre 2, record 4, French, gu%C3%AAtre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protection des membres du cheval contre les blessures. 3, record 4, French, - botte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
botte : Peut aussi désigner une véritable botte dans laquelle on met le pied ou même une partie de la jambe du cheval pour les soigner. 3, record 4, French, - botte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo para el cuidado de los animales (Maquinaria agrícola)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- protector
1, record 4, Spanish, protector
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- bota 1, record 4, Spanish, bota
correct, feminine noun
- zapatilla 1, record 4, Spanish, zapatilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rock shoe
1, record 5, English, rock%20shoe
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- climbing shoe 2, record 5, English, climbing%20shoe
correct
- rock climbing boot 3, record 5, English, rock%20climbing%20boot
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Type of shoes used by rock climbers to] easily walk up rock that otherwise be impassable [or] walk in places that are otherwise inaccessible. 3, record 5, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A good general purpose rock shoe must possess a number of qualities. Among these are sturdy construction, sticky rubber [sole], sensitivity, comfort, snug fit and a few other performance affecting details. However, all things being equal, fit comprises the single most important determinant to performance. 4, record 5, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
1990 Climbing Shoe Review. ... there are 30 models of shoes this year ... We have pocket shoes, edging boots, slippers, all-purpose shoes, high-tops, low tops, ... 2, record 5, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three basic types of rock climbing boots on the market: high-tops, low tops, and slippers. ... the term "rock climbing boot" is generic and includes all three types. 3, record 5, English, - rock%20shoe
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chausson d'escalade
1, record 5, French, chausson%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- chaussure d'escalade 2, record 5, French, chaussure%20d%27escalade
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaussure souple [...] à semelle de corde ou de caoutchouc spécialement traité pour donner le maximum d'adhérence, destinée à la pratique de l'escalade en rocher (dite aussi varappe). 3, record 5, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaussons d'escalade. [...] c'est l'outil principal du grimpeur, c'est avec lui que les critères de précision de grattonnage et d'adhérence prennent véritablement leurs valeurs. 4, record 5, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une sélection de chaussons d'escalade pour toutes les pratiques, du débutant au grimpeur de pointe. 5, record 5, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de montaña
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapato de escalada
1, record 5, Spanish, zapato%20de%20escalada
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- zapatilla de escalada 2, record 5, Spanish, zapatilla%20de%20escalada
correct, feminine noun
- pie de gato 1, record 5, Spanish, pie%20de%20gato
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los pies de gato son las zapatillas que utilizan los escaladores y se llaman así porque son muy ligeras, flexibles y adherentes gracias a que incorporan en la suela, bandas laterales y frontal una goma especial [...] 1, record 5, Spanish, - zapato%20de%20escalada
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- easy-boot
1, record 6, English, easy%2Dboot
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- easy boot 2, record 6, English, easy%20boot
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Easy Boot is the ultimate in hoof protection and one of the most important items you should carry with you on any ride. [You can] prevent lameness and frustration when you lose a shoe far from home and still finish your ride without compromising the health and safety of your horse. Easy Boots can also be worn in place of steel shoes or even over steel shoes for additional protection, traction and cushioning on rocks and hard ground. These boots are ideal for horses with laminitis, founder, abscesses and other hoof-related medical problems. Made from durable urethane and in sizes to fit most horses, these boots will outlast any steel shoe! 3, record 6, English, - easy%2Dboot
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Easy Boot. Sturdy, one-piece construction protects hoof while riding, trailering or in the stall. Protects hoof injuries or can be used as a quick replacement shoe. Light-weight boots are constructed with tough urethane for protection and traction on rocks, ice, snow or pavement. 4, record 6, English, - easy%2Dboot
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Carrying a pair of Easy Boots or Boa Boots can help prevent injury to your horse's hoof if it throws a shoe and you still have a long way to ride. 4, record 6, English, - easy%2Dboot
Record 6, Key term(s)
- easy boot
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hipposandale
1, record 6, French, hipposandale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les Romains utilisaient l'hipposandale: des lanières de cuir maintenaient en place des plaques métalliques dont les bords étaient relevés de façon à épouser les bords du sabot du cheval. 2, record 6, French, - hipposandale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les hipposandales ont été développés depuis l'Antiquité en paralèlle avec le développement du revêtement des voies de communications. Elles étaient obligatoires pour les chevaux des légions de la fin de l'Empire romain. [...] Actuellement elles reviennent en force soit comme alternative intégrale à la ferrure, soit comme complément ou remplacement en cas de perte d'un fer ou de blessure à une sole. 3, record 6, French, - hipposandale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Hipposandale en fer. Véritable chaussure enveloppante pour les sabots des chevaux, cet accessoire n'était sans doute utilisé que dans des cas particuliers, pour protéger les sabots blessés ou pour traverser des terrains caillouteux. 4, record 6, French, - hipposandale
Record 6, Key term(s)
- hippo-sandale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatilla para casco
1, record 6, Spanish, zapatilla%20para%20casco
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rowing shoe
1, record 7, English, rowing%20shoe
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities and equipment. 2, record 7, English, - rowing%20shoe
Record 7, Key term(s)
- rowing shoes
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chaussure d'aviron
1, record 7, French, chaussure%20d%27aviron
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 7, French, - chaussure%20d%27aviron
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatilla de remo
1, record 7, Spanish, zapatilla%20de%20remo
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7, Key term(s)
- zapatillas de remo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-04-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Weightlifting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- weightlifting shoe
1, record 8, English, weightlifting%20shoe
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- lifting shoe 2, record 8, English, lifting%20shoe
correct
- boot 3, record 8, English, boot
correct
Record 8, Key term(s)
- lifting shoes
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Haltérophilie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chaussure d'haltérophilie
1, record 8, French, chaussure%20d%27halt%C3%A9rophilie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- chaussure 1, record 8, French, chaussure
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Halterofilia
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatilla
1, record 8, Spanish, zapatilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- bota 1, record 8, Spanish, bota
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-12-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gym shoe
1, record 9, English, gym%20shoe
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- gym shoes
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chaussette de gymnastique
1, record 9, French, chaussette%20de%20gymnastique
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- chausson de gymnastique 2, record 9, French, chausson%20de%20gymnastique
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- chaussettes de gymnastique
- chaussons de gymnastique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatilla de gimnasia
1, record 9, Spanish, zapatilla%20de%20gimnasia
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-10-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Track and Field
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- track shoes
1, record 10, English, track%20shoes
correct, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heelless leather shoe having steel spikes on the sole to give traction to a runner. 2, record 10, English, - track%20shoes
Record 10, Key term(s)
- track shoe
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Athlétisme
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- chaussures de piste
1, record 10, French, chaussures%20de%20piste
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaussures de piste telles que les pointes sont utilisées pour la plupart des compétitions sur piste. 1, record 10, French, - chaussures%20de%20piste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaussures de piste : terme employé par le Centre national du sport et de la récréation. 2, record 10, French, - chaussures%20de%20piste
Record 10, Key term(s)
- chaussure de piste
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calzado y zapatería
- Ropa de deporte e informal
- Atletismo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatillas
1, record 10, Spanish, zapatillas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10, Key term(s)
- zapatilla
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