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ANTEOJOS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Optics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- binoculars
1, record 1, English, binoculars
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pair of binoculars 2, record 1, English, pair%20of%20binoculars
correct
- prism binoculars 3, record 1, English, prism%20binoculars
plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An optical instrument composed of two refracting telescopes mounted on a single frame and containing erecting systems usually with both focusing tubes simultaneously adjustable. 4, record 1, English, - binoculars
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Binoculars ... may help in identification of ... butterflies. 5, record 1, English, - binoculars
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
binoculars: Term usually used in the plural. 6, record 1, English, - binoculars
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Related terms: field glasses, opera glasses. 6, record 1, English, - binoculars
Record 1, Key term(s)
- binocular
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Optique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- jumelles
1, record 1, French, jumelles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument d'optique formé de deux lunettes identiques associées de façon à permettre la vision binoculaire, utilisé en particulier dans l'armée, dans la marine, aux courses de chevaux, au théâtre, etc. 2, record 1, French, - jumelles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les jumelles doivent avoir une grande clarté et un champ étendu. Le grossissement ne dépasse guère alors 2 pour les jumelles de théâtre, 5 à 10 pour les jumelles de tourismes, 20 à 30 pour les jumelles de marine ou d'artillerie. 2, record 1, French, - jumelles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jumelles : Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - jumelles
Record 1, Key term(s)
- jumelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos ópticos
- Óptica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gemelos
1, record 1, Spanish, gemelos
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- anteojos binoculares 1, record 1, Spanish, anteojos%20binoculares
correct, masculine noun, plural
- binoculares 2, record 1, Spanish, binoculares
masculine noun, plural
- anteojos 2, record 1, Spanish, anteojos
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento óptico formado por una pareja de anteojos montados en un solo cuerpo con sus ejes ópticos paralelos, utilizado para la visión binocular. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gemelos
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anteojo: Sistema óptico utilizado para observar objetos lejanos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gemelos
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Los términos se usan de costumbre en plural. 3, record 1, Spanish, - gemelos
Record 1, Key term(s)
- binocular
- anteojo binocular
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Swimming
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- goggles
1, record 2, English, goggles
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- swimming goggles 2, record 2, English, swimming%20goggles
correct, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eye coverings resembling spectacles but with shields at the sides and short projecting eye tubes with the glass fixed in the front end used to protect the eyes (as from water), ... 3, record 2, English, - goggles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nose clips and goggles are permitted. 4, record 2, English, - goggles
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Natation
- Nage synchronisée
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lunettes de nage
1, record 2, French, lunettes%20de%20nage
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lunettes protectrices 2, record 2, French, lunettes%20protectrices
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lunettes étanches qui assurent une vision correcte dans l'eau et évitent l'irritation des yeux. 3, record 2, French, - lunettes%20de%20nage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'usage de pinces à nez et de lunettes de nage est autorisé. 4, record 2, French, - lunettes%20de%20nage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Natación
- Natación sincronizada
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- gafas de natación
1, record 2, Spanish, gafas%20de%20nataci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- anteojos 2, record 2, Spanish, anteojos
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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