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PROA [30 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bower anchor
1, record 1, English, bower%20anchor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bower 2, record 1, English, bower
correct
- bow anchor 2, record 1, English, bow%20anchor
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Each of the two anchors carried at the bows of a ship. 2, record 1, English, - bower%20anchor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
- Parties des bateaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ancre de bossoir
1, record 1, French, ancre%20de%20bossoir
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ancre avant 2, record 1, French, ancre%20avant
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des deux ancres qui se trouvent dans le côté avant d'un navire. 2, record 1, French, - ancre%20de%20bossoir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ancre de bossoir : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 1, French, - ancre%20de%20bossoir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ancla de leva
1, record 1, Spanish, ancla%20de%20leva
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ancla de proa 2, record 1, Spanish, ancla%20de%20proa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- forecastle
1, record 2, English, forecastle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A superstructure in the forward part of a ship used as living quarters. 2, record 2, English, - forecastle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gaillard d'avant
1, record 2, French, gaillard%20d%27avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gaillard 2, record 2, French, gaillard
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Superstructure construite à l'avant d'un navire et utilisée essentiellement comme quartiers d'habitation. 2, record 2, French, - gaillard%20d%27avant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- castillo de proa
1, record 2, Spanish, castillo%20de%20proa
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- castillo 2, record 2, Spanish, castillo
masculine noun
- cubierta de proa 3, record 2, Spanish, cubierta%20de%20proa
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-01-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bow
1, record 3, English, bow
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a wooden ship, the area between the foremost frame and the stem. 2, record 3, English, - bow
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- proue
1, record 3, French, proue
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un navire en bois, partie située entre le premier couple et l'étrave. 2, record 3, French, - proue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- proa
1, record 3, Spanish, proa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- roda 2, record 3, Spanish, roda
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte delantera de la nave, con la cual corta las aguas. 3, record 3, Spanish, - proa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-09-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bow thruster
1, record 4, English, bow%20thruster
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- bowthruster 2, record 4, English, bowthruster
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small propeller near a ship's [bow] which is used for better manœuvrability at low speeds. 3, record 4, English, - bow%20thruster
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- propulseur d'étrave
1, record 4, French, propulseur%20d%27%C3%A9trave
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pousseur d'étrave 2, record 4, French, pousseur%20d%27%C3%A9trave
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hélice ou turbine placée dans un tunnel perpendiculaire à l'axe du navire à l'avant, pour renforcer l'action du gouvernail en aidant à déplacer cette partie avant du navire. 3, record 4, French, - propulseur%20d%27%C3%A9trave
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propulseur d'étrave : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 4, French, - propulseur%20d%27%C3%A9trave
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
- Propulsión de los barcos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- hélice de proa
1, record 4, Spanish, h%C3%A9lice%20de%20proa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- hélice de maniobra de proa 2, record 4, Spanish, h%C3%A9lice%20de%20maniobra%20de%20proa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En algunos barcos, la instalación de la hélice de proa es casi imprescindible para conseguir maniobrabilidad a muy bajas velocidades. [...] La mayoría [de las hélices de proa] van montadas en un túnel fabricado para este propósito, pero estos generan turbulencias que acarrean pérdidas de rendimiento en navegación a vela. 3, record 4, Spanish, - h%C3%A9lice%20de%20proa
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-08-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bow thruster tunnel
1, record 5, English, bow%20thruster%20tunnel
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- bowthruster tube 2, record 5, English, bowthruster%20tube
correct
- bow thruster tube 3, record 5, English, bow%20thruster%20tube
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- bowthruster tunnel
- tube for bow thruster
- tube for bowthruster
- tunnel for bow thruster
- tunnel for bowthruster
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tube de propulseur d'étrave
1, record 5, French, tube%20de%20propulseur%20d%27%C3%A9trave
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tunnel de propulseur d'étrave 2, record 5, French, tunnel%20de%20propulseur%20d%27%C3%A9trave
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tube de propulseur d'étrave : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 5, French, - tube%20de%20propulseur%20d%27%C3%A9trave
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
- Propulsión de los barcos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- túnel de la hélice de proa
1, record 5, Spanish, t%C3%BAnel%20de%20la%20h%C3%A9lice%20de%20proa
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-12-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- founder head down
1, record 6, English, founder%20head%20down
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- founder by the bow 2, record 6, English, founder%20by%20the%20bow
correct, verb
- pitch-pole 3, record 6, English, pitch%2Dpole
correct, verb
- pitch 4, record 6, English, pitch
verb
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sancir
1, record 6, French, sancir
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- enfourner 2, record 6, French, enfourner
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour un navire, chavirer par l'avant, cul par dessus tête, sous l'action d'une forte lame. 3, record 6, French, - sancir
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- hundir de proa 1, record 6, Spanish, hundir%20de%20proa
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- hocicar 1, record 6, Spanish, hocicar
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-07-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- nose heaviness
1, record 7, English, nose%20heaviness
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- pitchunder 2, record 7, English, pitchunder
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pitchunder: [term] used substantively, indicated an act or instance of an aircraft pitching nose downward. 2, record 7, English, - nose%20heaviness
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tendance à piquer
1, record 7, French, tendance%20%C3%A0%20piquer
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 OBS
tendance à piquer : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 7, French, - tendance%20%C3%A0%20piquer
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- pesadez de proa
1, record 7, Spanish, pesadez%20de%20proa
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- pesadez de morro 2, record 7, Spanish, pesadez%20de%20morro
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- tendencia a picar 3, record 7, Spanish, tendencia%20a%20picar
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pesadez de proa; pesadez de morro: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 7, Spanish, - pesadez%20de%20proa
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-10-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- canard
1, record 8, English, canard
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horizontal stabilizers. That portion of the system which controls the position and movement of the horizontal stabilizer/canard. 2, record 8, English, - canard
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- canard
1, record 8, French, canard
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Empennages horizontaux. Partie des systèmes qui commande la position et le déplacement du stabilisateur horizontal/canard. 1, record 8, French, - canard
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mandos de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- aleta de proa
1, record 8, Spanish, aleta%20de%20proa
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2014-10-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- canard aeroplane
1, record 9, English, canard%20aeroplane
correct, Great Britain, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- canard airplane 2, record 9, English, canard%20airplane
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aeroplane with the surfaces providing the requisite longitudinal stability and control in front of the main plane. 3, record 9, English, - canard%20aeroplane
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
canard aeroplane : term standardized by ISO. 4, record 9, English, - canard%20aeroplane
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- avion canard
1, record 9, French, avion%20canard
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- avion-canard 2, record 9, French, avion%2Dcanard
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avion dont les empennages sont situés à l'avant du fuselage, l'aile étant à l'arrière, c'est-à-dire à l'inverse des positions classiques. 2, record 9, French, - avion%20canard
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : avions-canards. 2, record 9, French, - avion%20canard
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
avion canard : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 9, French, - avion%20canard
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de aeronaves
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- avión pato
1, record 9, Spanish, avi%C3%B3n%20pato
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- avión con aletas de proa 1, record 9, Spanish, avi%C3%B3n%20con%20aletas%20de%20proa
correct, masculine noun
- avión con planos de morro 1, record 9, Spanish, avi%C3%B3n%20con%20planos%20de%20morro
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2014-10-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Military (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- yaw-guy wire
1, record 10, English, yaw%2Dguy%20wire
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- câble latéral de proue
1, record 10, French, c%C3%A2ble%20lat%C3%A9ral%20de%20proue
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria aeronáutica
- Militar (Generalidades)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- cable lateral de proa
1, record 10, Spanish, cable%20lateral%20de%20proa
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2014-09-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- forestay
1, record 11, English, forestay
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- fore stay 2, record 11, English, fore%20stay
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A support wire running from the upper part of the mast to the bow of the boat designed to pull the mast forward. 3, record 11, English, - forestay
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A forestay that attaches slightly below the top of the mast can be used to help control the bend of the mast. The most forward stay on the boat is also called the headstay. 3, record 11, English, - forestay
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
forestay: sailing term. 4, record 11, English, - forestay
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- étai
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9tai
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- étai avant 2, record 11, French, %C3%A9tai%20avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble soutenant le mât du côté avant. 3, record 11, French, - %C3%A9tai
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étai avant : terme de voile. 4, record 11, French, - %C3%A9tai
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- estay de proa
1, record 11, Spanish, estay%20de%20proa
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda la forma "estay" (plural "estáis" o "estayes"), mejor que la inglesa "stay". 2, record 11, Spanish, - estay%20de%20proa
Record 12 - internal organization data 2013-07-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Wind Energy
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- nose cone
1, record 12, English, nose%20cone
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- spinner 1, record 12, English, spinner
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cone-shaped component which constitutes the front of a wind turbine rotor. 2, record 12, English, - nose%20cone
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Énergie éolienne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- nez de rotor
1, record 12, French, nez%20de%20rotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Section conique qui constitue l'avant d'un rotor d'éolienne. 2, record 12, French, - nez%20de%20rotor
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
- Energía eólica
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- nariz de rotor
1, record 12, Spanish, nariz%20de%20rotor
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- cono de proa 1, record 12, Spanish, cono%20de%20proa
correct, masculine noun
- cabezal de rotor 1, record 12, Spanish, cabezal%20de%20rotor
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2010-03-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- luff
1, record 13, English, luff
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area of the sail that runs parallel to the mast. 2, record 13, English, - luff
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As you are sailing along, sheet out until the luff of your sail just begins to backwind, and then sheet in just past this point. 3, record 13, English, - luff
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of surfboard. 4, record 13, English, - luff
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Ski nautique et surfing
- Armement et gréement
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- envergure
1, record 13, French, envergure
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Côté de la voile qui est contre le mât. 2, record 13, French, - envergure
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
N'étarquez pas trop (ne tendez pas trop) l'envergure de la voile puisqu'une première sortie se fait par vent faible. 3, record 13, French, - envergure
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí acuático y surfing
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- caida de proa
1, record 13, Spanish, caida%20de%20proa
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parte de la tabla de windsurf. 2, record 13, Spanish, - caida%20de%20proa
Record 14 - internal organization data 2005-09-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- bow chaser
1, record 14, English, bow%20chaser
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- bow gun 2, record 14, English, bow%20gun
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] small or medium size gun fitted on the bow of a ship, usually on a replenishment ship. 3, record 14, English, - bow%20chaser
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pièce de chasse
1, record 14, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20chasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- pièce avant 2, record 14, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20avant
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit ou moyen canon installé sur l'avant du navire, généralement sur un navire de ravitaillement. 3, record 14, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20chasse
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pièce de chasse : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 14, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20chasse
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de combate (Fuerzas navales)
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- cañón de proa
1, record 14, Spanish, ca%C3%B1%C3%B3n%20de%20proa
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- cañón de caza 1, record 14, Spanish, ca%C3%B1%C3%B3n%20de%20caza
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-10-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Atmospheric Physics
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Paddle Sports
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- head wind
1, record 15, English, head%20wind
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- headwind 2, record 15, English, headwind
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind that blows in a direction opposite the vessel's course. 3, record 15, English, - head%20wind
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
headwind: sailing and rowing term. 4, record 15, English, - head%20wind
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Sports de pagaie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- vent debout
1, record 15, French, vent%20debout
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- vent contraire 2, record 15, French, vent%20contraire
correct, masculine noun
- vent contre 3, record 15, French, vent%20contre
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avoir un vent debout, vent contraire : Avoir un vent directement opposé à la route que l'on veut faire. 2, record 15, French, - vent%20debout
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vent debout : terme de voile; vent contre : terme d'aviron. 4, record 15, French, - vent%20debout
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Física de la atmósfera
- Vela y navegación de placer
- Deportes de remo
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- viento en contra
1, record 15, Spanish, viento%20en%20contra
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- viento en proa 1, record 15, Spanish, viento%20en%20proa
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
viento en contra: término de remo; viento en proa: término de vela. 2, record 15, Spanish, - viento%20en%20contra
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-07-20
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- clear ahead
1, record 16, English, clear%20ahead
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clear ahead: sailing term. 2, record 16, English, - clear%20ahead
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- en route libre devant 1, record 16, French, en%20route%20libre%20devant
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
en route libre devant : terme de voile. 2, record 16, French, - en%20route%20libre%20devant
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- libre a proa
1, record 16, Spanish, libre%20a%20proa
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-07-20
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- bow wave
1, record 17, English, bow%20wave
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- vague d'étrave
1, record 17, French, vague%20d%27%C3%A9trave
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- ola de proa
1, record 17, Spanish, ola%20de%20proa
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-05-31
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- foredeck
1, record 18, English, foredeck
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- pontage avant
1, record 18, French, pontage%20avant
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- cubierta de proa
1, record 18, Spanish, cubierta%20de%20proa
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-05-29
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- bowman
1, record 19, English, bowman
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- bow rower 2, record 19, English, bow%20rower
correct
Record 19, Key term(s)
- bowwoman
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- rameur de proue
1, record 19, French, rameur%20de%20proue
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- rameuse de proue 2, record 19, French, rameuse%20de%20proue
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- remero de proa
1, record 19, Spanish, remero%20de%20proa
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19, Key term(s)
- remera de proa
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-05-29
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- catch early
1, record 20, English, catch%20early
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 1, record 20, English, - catch%20early
Record 20, Key term(s)
- early at the catch
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- attaquer avant
1, record 20, French, attaquer%20avant
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 20, French, - attaquer%20avant
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- atacar a proa
1, record 20, Spanish, atacar%20a%20proa
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- prone coxswain
1, record 21, English, prone%20coxswain
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- bow coxswain 2, record 21, English, bow%20coxswain
correct
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- barreur à l'avant
1, record 21, French, barreur%20%C3%A0%20l%27avant
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- barreuse à l'avant 2, record 21, French, barreuse%20%C3%A0%20l%27avant
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- timonel a proa
1, record 21, Spanish, timonel%20a%20proa
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
- timonel en proa 1, record 21, Spanish, timonel%20en%20proa
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2000-10-25
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- fore loading
1, record 22, English, fore%20loading
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- tout à l'avant
1, record 22, French, tout%20%C3%A0%20l%27avant
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractéristique d'un navire, le plus souvent de pêche, dans lequel la passerelle, la timonerie, les machines sont reportées sur l'avant pour libérer toute la plage arrière pour les opérations. 1, record 22, French, - tout%20%C3%A0%20l%27avant
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- cargamento a proa
1, record 22, Spanish, cargamento%20a%20proa
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2000-04-04
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- bow wave
1, record 23, English, bow%20wave
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shock wave in front of a body, such as an airfoil, or apparently attached to the forward tip of the body. 2, record 23, English, - bow%20wave
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- onde de choc amont
1, record 23, French, onde%20de%20choc%20amont
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
onde de choc amont : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 23, French, - onde%20de%20choc%20amont
Record 23, Key term(s)
- onde de nez
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 23, Main entry term, Spanish
- onda de proa
1, record 23, Spanish, onda%20de%20proa
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 23, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1999-09-22
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- bulbous bow
1, record 24, English, bulbous%20bow
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- bulb bow 2, record 24, English, bulb%20bow
correct
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rounded projection at the forward end of a ship which reduces water resistance, thus allowing an increase in speed when the ship is in ballast. 3, record 24, English, - bulbous%20bow
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In merchant vessels, bulbous bow is used to modify behaviour of ship. In warships and submarines, bulbous bow acts primarily as housing for bow-mounted sonar transducer. 4, record 24, English, - bulbous%20bow
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- étrave à bulbe
1, record 24, French, %C3%A9trave%20%C3%A0%20bulbe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- avant à bulbe 2, record 24, French, avant%20%C3%A0%20bulbe
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- bulbe avant 3, record 24, French, bulbe%20avant
masculine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avant à bulbe; étrave à bulbe : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 24, French, - %C3%A9trave%20%C3%A0%20bulbe
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
- Dispositivo sonar y detección submarina (Militar)
Record 24, Main entry term, Spanish
- proa bulbo
1, record 24, Spanish, proa%20bulbo
feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 24, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1999-09-21
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- forward perpendicular
1, record 25, English, forward%20perpendicular
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- perpendiculaire avant
1, record 25, French, perpendiculaire%20avant
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- perpendiculaire AV 2, record 25, French, perpendiculaire%20AV
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
Record 25, Main entry term, Spanish
- perpendicular de proa
1, record 25, Spanish, perpendicular%20de%20proa
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 25, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1997-04-22
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- bow waves 1, record 26, English, bow%20waves
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- moustache
1, record 26, French, moustache
feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lame soulevée à l'avant d'un bateau de part et d'autre de l'étrave. 1, record 26, French, - moustache
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 26, Main entry term, Spanish
- oleaje de proa
1, record 26, Spanish, oleaje%20de%20proa
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 26, Synonyms, Spanish
- bigotes 1, record 26, Spanish, bigotes
masculine noun
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1997-04-08
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- topgallant 1, record 27, English, topgallant
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
- monkey deck 1, record 27, English, monkey%20deck
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- teugue
1, record 27, French, teugue
feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gaillard d'avant ou d'arrière de petite dimension. 1, record 27, French, - teugue
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il peut comporter un pont, le pont de teugue (anchor deck). 1, record 27, French, - teugue
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 27, Main entry term, Spanish
- castillo de proa
1, record 27, Spanish, castillo%20de%20proa
masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 27, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1996-12-30
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- bow wave 1, record 28, English, bow%20wave
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- vague d'étrave
1, record 28, French, vague%20d%27%C3%A9trave
feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bourrelet d'eau qui naît au voisinage de l'étrave d'un navire en route et se poursuit en ondes le long de la coque et, au-delà, par le sillage. 1, record 28, French, - vague%20d%27%C3%A9trave
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 28, Main entry term, Spanish
- ola de proa
1, record 28, Spanish, ola%20de%20proa
feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 28, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1991-04-10
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- figurehead 1, record 29, English, figurehead
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
- prowhead 1, record 29, English, prowhead
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- figure de proue
1, record 29, French, figure%20de%20proue
feminine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sculpture emblématique et ornementale placée sur l'étrave des navires. 1, record 29, French, - figure%20de%20proue
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Emblème religieux ou profane, représentation humaine ou animale ou figure fantastique; par extension aujourd'hui: écu, blason ou logo de société(prétoliers). 1, record 29, French, - figure%20de%20proue
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 29, Main entry term, Spanish
- mascarón de proa
1, record 29, Spanish, mascar%C3%B3n%20de%20proa
masculine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 29, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1991-04-10
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- entrance and run 1, record 30, English, entrance%20and%20run
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- façons
1, record 30, French, fa%C3%A7ons
feminine noun, plural
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formes rétrécies de la carène à l'avant et à l'arrière d'un navire. 1, record 30, French, - fa%C3%A7ons
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
Record 30, Main entry term, Spanish
- delgados de proa y de popa 1, record 30, Spanish, delgados%20de%20proa%20y%20de%20popa
Record 30, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 30, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
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