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CRINIERE CHEVAL [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Brushes and Brush Manufacturing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pig bristle
1, record 1, English, pig%20bristle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pig's bristle 2, record 1, English, pig%27s%20bristle
correct
- hog bristle 3, record 1, English, hog%20bristle
correct
- hog's bristle 4, record 1, English, hog%27s%20bristle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... each of the stiff hairs which grow on the back of a hog ... 4, record 1, English, - pig%20bristle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the past, pig bristles were used for making brushes. They have been replaced by synthetic bristles. Contrary to the secondary hair (wool hair), the primary hair (bristles) of the pig has a thick rind and contains marrow. There are differences in the length of the bristles between summer and winter and between sexes ... 5, record 1, English, - pig%20bristle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Brosserie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soie de porc
1, record 1, French, soie%20de%20porc
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- soie de cochon 2, record 1, French, soie%20de%20cochon
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le poil de crinière et de queue de cheval ainsi que la soie de cochon possèdent beaucoup de ressort et de gonflant. 2, record 1, French, - soie%20de%20porc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Anatomía animal
- Fabricación de cepillos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerda
1, record 1, Spanish, cerda
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dun
1, record 2, English, dun
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horse having a dark skin with a pale biscuit-coloured coat, brown and dark points with a dorsal stripe. 2, record 2, English, - dun
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
points: ... mane, tail and bottom of legs. 3, record 2, English, - dun
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The English term "Isabella" seems to be closer in colour to "Palomonino" than to its French cognate "Isabelle." 4, record 2, English, - dun
Record 2, Key term(s)
- isabella
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- isabelle
1, record 2, French, isabelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] cheval de robe aux poils dorés avec une queue et une crinière noire. 2, record 2, French, - isabelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On note parfois la présence d’une raie de mulet et les jambes, si elle ne présentent pas de marques blanches, sont généralement plus foncées. 2, record 2, French, - isabelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Swedish Ardennes horse
1, record 3, English, Swedish%20Ardennes%20horse
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Swedish Ardennes are 15.2-16 hands high. Their small head is heavy with smallish eyes, they have a neck that is short and thick, a short back, a wide chest, and shoulders that are well muscles. Swedish Ardennes have an immensely muscular compact body, short legs, and little feathering. They are black, brown bay, and chestnut. They can withstand extreme variations in climate, are very strong, are exceptionally eager workers, and can survive on frugal keep. Swedish Ardennes are also known for their longevity, sweet and lively temper, and overall good health. 2, record 3, English, - Swedish%20Ardennes%20horse
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ardennais suédois
1, record 3, French, ardennais%20su%C3%A9dois
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ardennais suédois est une race de cheval de trait. [...] Il s’agit d’un cheval de gros trait. Il mesure de 1, 55 m à 1, 62 m au garrot. Il est d’apparence trapue et inélégante, cependant il est robuste et très docile. Il bénéficie de plus d’une longue espérance de vie. Sa tête est imposante, ses yeux, petits. Son encolure est courte et large. Son dos est court, et son épaule très puissante. Ses membres sont courts et forts. La queue et la crinière sont plus touffues que chez l'ardennais, en revanche, en raison des fortes chutes de neige, ses fanons sont moins fournis. Il est généralement de robe bai, et parfois alezan ou rouan. 2, record 3, French, - ardennais%20su%C3%A9dois
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-05-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Shetland pony
1, record 4, English, Shetland%20pony
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Shetland 2, record 4, English, Shetland
correct
- Shetlie 3, record 4, English, Shetlie
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seldom grows above twelve hands high, or weighs over 500 pounds. Build includes a well-arched neck, a strong, well-rounded body, and short sturdy legs. 4, record 4, English, - Shetland%20pony
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Name of a breed. 3, record 4, English, - Shetland%20pony
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poney Shetland
1, record 4, French, poney%20Shetland
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Shetland 2, record 4, French, Shetland
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le cheval le plus fort qui soit par rapport à sa taille(rarement supérieure à 110 cm). Sa tête est petite et gracieuse, parfois camuse, ses naseaux larges et son nez étroit, ses oreilles petites et courtes, son encolure robuste, son épaule longue et inclinée, sa poitrine profonde, son dos court et fort, ses côtes bien arrondies, son arrière-main développée, sa queue attachée haut, les crins et le toupet abondants, la crinière double, les membres robustes, les jarrets larges et robustes, les sabots ronds. 3, record 4, French, - poney%20Shetland
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Care Equipment (Farm equipment)
- Horse Husbandry
- Animal Hygiene and Sanitation (Agric.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mane and tail comb
1, record 5, English, mane%20and%20tail%20comb
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small long-toothed metal comb used for cleaning or pulling the mane and tail. 2, record 5, English, - mane%20and%20tail%20comb
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Soins aux animaux (Matériel agricole)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Hygiène des animaux (Agric.)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- peigne pour queue et crinière
1, record 5, French, peigne%20pour%20queue%20et%20crini%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument utilisé pour arracher les poils morts de la crinière [et de la queue] du cheval, et de la natter; il peut être en plastique ou en aluminium. 2, record 5, French, - peigne%20pour%20queue%20et%20crini%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-10-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Palomino
1, record 6, English, Palomino
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A breed of horse that has a golden body color and light to white mane and tail. 2, record 6, English, - Palomino
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since this is a color breed, the only color allowed is gold with white mane and tail, white markings permitted. 3, record 6, English, - Palomino
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Golden coat, white mane and tail: PALOMINO (unusual in England). If the coat is cream-colored rather that gold, the palomino becomes an ISABELLA -- a term often used in Europe for all palominos. 4, record 6, English, - Palomino
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Palomino
1, record 6, French, Palomino
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cheval de selle américain de robe alezane dorée avec la queue et la crinière blanc argenté. 1, record 6, French, - Palomino
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- palomino
1, record 6, Spanish, palomino
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caballo que presenta en su capa un color dorado con la crin y la cola blancas. 1, record 6, Spanish, - palomino
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
- Baskets and Basketmaking
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- braided
1, record 7, English, braided
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- plaited 2, record 7, English, plaited
correct, adjective
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
braided: Formed by weaving together three or more strands of hair, ribbon, straw, etc. 3, record 7, English, - braided
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
plaited: Braided, interwoven. 2, record 7, English, - braided
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A length of braided hair. 2, record 7, English, - braided
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
- Vannerie
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- natté
1, record 7, French, natt%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- tressé 2, record 7, French, tress%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
natté : être natté, verbe passif. En parlant de mèches de cheveux, être entrelacées. 1, record 7, French, - natt%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
tresser : Entrelacer (des brins de pailles, de jonc), de manière à former un réseau fait de tresses. - Au part. passé : Natte de joncs tressés. 2, record 7, French, - natt%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crinière de cheval nattée; queue de cheval tressée. 3, record 7, French, - natt%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«natté» et «tressé» sont des participes passés. 3, record 7, French, - natt%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-02-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
- Baskets and Basketmaking
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- braiding
1, record 8, English, braiding
correct, see observation, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- plaiting 2, record 8, English, plaiting
correct, see observation, noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From the verb "braid, -ed, -ing": To form (three or more strands) into a cord or ribbon by repeatedly crossing a left and then a right strand over a central strand and under an opposite strand. 3, record 8, English, - braiding
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
From the verb "plait, -ed, -ing": To interweave the strands or locks of. 3, record 8, English, - braiding
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
- Vannerie
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- nattage
1, record 8, French, nattage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- tressage 1, record 8, French, tressage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
nattage : Action de natter; état de ce qui est natté. 1, record 8, French, - nattage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
tressage : Action de tresser; manière dont un objet est tressé. 1, record 8, French, - nattage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
natter : Entrelacer des mèches de cheveux, la crinière d’un cheval, des fils de soie, de laine, etc. SYN. : tresser. 1, record 8, French, - nattage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tresser : Entrelacer des brins, des fils, des cheveux, etc., pour en faire une tresse. 1, record 8, French, - nattage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
nattage ou tressage de la crinière et de la queue d’un cheval. 2, record 8, French, - nattage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-02-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
- Baskets and Basketmaking
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- braid
1, record 9, English, braid
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- plait 1, record 9, English, plait
correct, verb
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To form (three or more strands) into a cord or ribbon by repeatedly crossing a left and then a right strand over a central strand and under an opposite strand. 2, record 9, English, - braid
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
- Vannerie
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- natter
1, record 9, French, natter
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- tresser 1, record 9, French, tresser
correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
natter : Entrelacer des mèches de cheveux, la crinière d’un cheval, des fils de soie, de laine, etc. 2, record 9, French, - natter
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
tresser : Tresser quelque chose, entrelacer des brins, des fils, des cheveux, etc., pour en faire une tresse. 2, record 9, French, - natter
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-02-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
- Baskets and Basketmaking
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- braid
1, record 10, English, braid
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- plait 1, record 10, English, plait
correct, noun
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A narrow length of hair, ribbon, straw, etc. formed by weaving together three or more strands or bunches. 2, record 10, English, - braid
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
- Vannerie
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- natte
1, record 10, French, natte
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- tresse 1, record 10, French, tresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme obtenue par des brins, des fils, des rubans, etc., qu’on entrelace; natte de cheveux. 2, record 10, French, - natte
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Ensemble de mèches de cheveux entrelacées. Tissu de paille, de jonc, de roseau, fait de brins entrelacés. 2, record 10, French, - natte
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crinière de cheval en tresse; faire une natte de la queue d’un cheval. 3, record 10, French, - natte
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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