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BOYA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- float
1, record 1, English, float
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A buoyant unit used to give lift or to mark the position of a net, or both. 2, record 1, English, - float
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The type of float used depends on the depth at which the net is to be fished and the local availability of materials. For surface use, wood, cork, foam plastic, sealed plastic or glass bottles are common. For bottom nets, spherical glass, hard plastic or even metal floats are needed in order to withstand the high water pressures involved. 3, record 1, English, - float
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- flotteur
1, record 1, French, flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément flottant utilisé pour donner une portance au filet ou pour en indiquer la position, ou les deux à la fois. 2, record 1, French, - flotteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les flotteurs sont fabriqués en polyvinyle chloré (PVC) pleins ou creux et [sont] de formes diverses : sphérique, ovoïde, cylindrique, lenticulaire […] 3, record 1, French, - flotteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue deux types de flotteurs : les flotteurs de surface, gonflables ou rigides à faible résistance à la pression, et les flotteurs de profondeur (par ex. boules à chalut), obligatoirement rigides et à bonne résistance à la pression. 4, record 1, French, - flotteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador
1, record 1, Spanish, flotador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- boya 1, record 1, Spanish, boya
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Swimming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- buoy
1, record 2, English, buoy
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A float anchored to mark a race course that denotes the course the swimmers must follow. 2, record 2, English, - buoy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In open water swimming. 3, record 2, English, - buoy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Natation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bouée
1, record 2, French, bou%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- balise 2, record 2, French, balise
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de flottaison utilisé pour délimiter un parcours et définir le couloir que doivent suivre les nageurs. 1, record 2, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En natation en eaux libres. 3, record 2, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Natación
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- boya
1, record 2, Spanish, boya
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- baliza 2, record 2, Spanish, baliza
correct, feminine noun
- boya baliza 2, record 2, Spanish, boya%20baliza
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flotador anclado para señalar el recorrido que deben seguir los nadadores en una carrera. 1, record 2, Spanish, - boya
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En natación en aguas abiertas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - boya
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-02-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
- Signalling and Illumination (Water Transp.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- buoy
1, record 3, English, buoy
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- navigation buoy 2, record 3, English, navigation%20buoy
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An anchored or moored floating object, other than a lightship, intended as an aid to navigation, to attach or suspend measuring instruments, or to mark the position of something beneath the water. 3, record 3, English, - buoy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
- Signalisation (Transport par eau)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bouée
1, record 3, French, bou%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flotteur destiné à servir de signal [...] 2, record 3, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les bouées constituent, avec les amers et les balises, des moyens usuels de signalisation maritime. Elles marquent des dangers, balisent des passes, indiquent les postes à occuper par les navires. Leurs formes sont variées, de même que leurs moyens de fixation sur le fond. 2, record 3, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bouée : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 3, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte por agua)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- boya
1, record 3, Spanish, boya
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-02-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Water Sports (General)
- Paddle Sports
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- buoy
1, record 4, English, buoy
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities and equipment. 2, record 4, English, - buoy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sailing term. 3, record 4, English, - buoy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports nautiques (Généralités)
- Sports de pagaie
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bouée
1, record 4, French, bou%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 4, French, - bou%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes acuáticos y náuticos (Generalidades)
- Deportes de remo
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- boya
1, record 4, Spanish, boya
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término de vela. 2, record 4, Spanish, - boya
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