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EAU SPORTIFS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrotherapy
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cold-water immersion
1, record 1, English, cold%2Dwater%20immersion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CWI 1, record 1, English, CWI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cold‐water immersion (CWI), which involves people immersing themselves in water at temperatures of less than 15 °C, is sometimes used to manage muscle soreness after exercise and to speed up recovery time. 2, record 1, English, - cold%2Dwater%20immersion
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cold water immersion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrothérapie
- Muscles et tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- immersion en eau froide
1, record 1, French, immersion%20en%20eau%20froide
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IEF 2, record 1, French, IEF
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'immersion en eau froide est une technique communément utilisée par les sportifs. Elle fait partie de ce que l'on appelle l'hydrothérapie. Elle consiste à immerger une partie(souvent les membres inférieurs) ou la totalité du corps(excepté la tête) dans un bain d’eau froide. 2, record 1, French, - immersion%20en%20eau%20froide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- action camcorder
1, record 2, English, action%20camcorder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sports camcorder 2, record 2, English, sports%20camcorder
correct
- action cam 3, record 2, English, action%20cam
correct, familiar
- sports cam 3, record 2, English, sports%20cam
correct, familiar
- mini-camcorder 3, record 2, English, mini%2Dcamcorder
- pocket camcorder 3, record 2, English, pocket%20camcorder
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whether you’re a scuba diver, snow skier, mountain biker, mountain climber or participate in various other sports, action camcorders can help you document your conquests. The cameras are waterproof, often come with protective casings and can take a beating and still keep on ticking. ... The cameras have many of the same features of more traditional cameras. However, because a sports camcorder is most often used during moments of action, there are usually fewer focus and zoom features. 1, record 2, English, - action%20camcorder
Record 2, Key term(s)
- sport camcorder
- sport cam
- minicamcorder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- caméscope d'action
1, record 2, French, cam%C3%A9scope%20d%27action
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- caméscope de sport 2, record 2, French, cam%C3%A9scope%20de%20sport
masculine noun
- minicaméscope 3, record 2, French, minicam%C3%A9scope
masculine noun
- caméscope de poche 2, record 2, French, cam%C3%A9scope%20de%20poche
masculine noun
- action-cam 3, record 2, French, action%2Dcam
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
- sport-cam 3, record 2, French, sport%2Dcam
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'abord destinés à une utilisation professionnelle, les caméscopes d’action sont devenus très populaires auprès des sportifs qui souhaitent immortaliser leurs exploits. Leurs points forts : la résistance à l'eau et aux chocs de leur boîtier de protection, et la possibilité de les fixer à un équipement de sport(casque, vélo, kayak, etc.). 1, record 2, French, - cam%C3%A9scope%20d%27action
Record 2, Key term(s)
- mini-caméscope
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- boating
1, record 3, English, boating
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pleasure cruising 2, record 3, English, pleasure%20cruising
- pleasure boating 3, record 3, English, pleasure%20boating
- recreational navigation 4, record 3, English, recreational%20navigation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A recreational activity which consists in travelling by a small, open watercraft propelled by oars or engine on oceans, rivers, lakes or canals. 5, record 3, English, - boating
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boating: term used by Parks Canada. 6, record 3, English, - boating
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- navigation de plaisance
1, record 3, French, navigation%20de%20plaisance
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- navigation de tourisme 2, record 3, French, navigation%20de%20tourisme
correct, see observation, feminine noun, France
- nautisme 3, record 3, French, nautisme
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- randonnée nautique 4, record 3, French, randonn%C3%A9e%20nautique
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- plaisance 5, record 3, French, plaisance
correct, see observation, feminine noun, France
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité récréative qui consiste à se déplacer dans une petite embarcation non pontée, propulsée à la rame ou par moteur, sur un lac ou une rivière, le long des côtes ou d’un canal. 6, record 3, French, - navigation%20de%20plaisance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nautisme : Au Canada, le terme distingue la navigation de plaisance des autres sports nautiques :«Sport de la navigation de plaisance»(Dictionnaire nord-américain de la langue française de Louis-Alexandre Bélisle, 1979, p. 632). En France, il désigne, selon les uns, l'«ensemble des activités sportives pratiquées sur l'eau, en particulier la navigation de plaisance»(Grand dictionnaire encyclopédique Larousse, 1982, Vol. 7, p. 7296) ou est, selon les autres le «terme générique embrassant les sports de la nage et de la navigation, ainsi que les jeux sportifs qui s’y rattachent»(Le Robert des sports, 1982, p. 293). Malgré ces divergences, il y a tout lieu de croire que le terme en vienne à ne signifier que les sports sur l'eau, «surtout la navigation de plaisance»(Le Petit Robert, 1985, p. 1259 et Le Grand Larousse universel, 1995, vol 10, p. 7296). 7, record 3, French, - navigation%20de%20plaisance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La source Le Robert des sports, 1982, pp. 340-341 considère la «plaisance» comme de la «navigation de tourisme» et définit un plaisancier comme celui qui pratique la «navigation de plaisance». Elle établit ainsi une synonymie entre ces termes. 7, record 3, French, - navigation%20de%20plaisance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
navigation de plaisance : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 8, record 3, French, - navigation%20de%20plaisance
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- navegación de placer
1, record 3, Spanish, navegaci%C3%B3n%20de%20placer
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- navegación de recreo 2, record 3, Spanish, navegaci%C3%B3n%20de%20recreo
correct, feminine noun
- náutica de recreo 3, record 3, Spanish, n%C3%A1utica%20de%20recreo
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bajo el nombre de Yacht Club Ypacarai [...] se forma una asociación con los siguientes fines: [...] comprar, hacer construir o permutar embarcaciones aptas para la navegación de placer. 1, record 3, Spanish, - navegaci%C3%B3n%20de%20placer
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-08-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- isotonic beverage
1, record 4, English, isotonic%20beverage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- electrolyte replacement drink 2, record 4, English, electrolyte%20replacement%20drink
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a beverage targeted at athletes who engage in vigorous exercise for a half-hour or more per day ... To date, isotonic beverages like Gatorade have been the only products designed for this market ... Also known as electrolyte replacement drinks, isotonic beverages provide energy in the form of glucose and sucrose, along with salt and potassium theoretically lost during exercise. 2, record 4, English, - isotonic%20beverage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- boisson isotonique
1, record 4, French, boisson%20isotonique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- boisson de l'effort 2, record 4, French, boisson%20de%20l%27effort
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si les sportifs français ne sont pas assez souvent sur la première marche des podiums, ils ont néanmoins à leur disposition la gamme la plus diversifiée dans le monde des boissons de l'effort. [...] Pourtant, sous l'apparente diversité, les boissons pour l'effort d’apport glucidique se composent [...] ou peu des mêmes éléments :eau, sucre, sels minéraux et vitamines. 2, record 4, French, - boisson%20isotonique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bebidas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bebida isotónica
1, record 4, Spanish, bebida%20isot%C3%B3nica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si el ejercicio es intenso, el ambiente caluroso o se suda mucho, tomar una bebida isotónica ayuda a reponer líquidos, electrolitos (sobre todo sodio y cloro) y energía (glucosa), perdidos durante el esfuerzo. Ayuda a retrasar la fatiga, evitar lesiones por calor (calambres, síncope...), mejorar el rendimiento y acelerar la recuperación. 1, record 4, Spanish, - bebida%20isot%C3%B3nica
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las bebidas isotónicas, junto con las hipertónicas e hipotónicas, son tipos de bebidas deportivas. Difieren en la concentración de partículas en la sangre. 2, record 4, Spanish, - bebida%20isot%C3%B3nica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-02-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sports cap 1, record 5, English, sports%20cap
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bouchon sport
1, record 5, French, bouchon%20sport
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour vous accompagner dans vos déplacements, Culligan vous propose également de l'eau en bouteille de 50 cl. Les sportifs apprécieront tout particulièrement la version équipée du bouchon sport. 2, record 5, French, - bouchon%20sport
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit d’un bouchon ayant la forme d’une tétine. Le bouchon sport est surtout présent sur les bouteilles ayant la forme d’une gourde. Ainsi, durant une compétition sportive, l’athlète n’a pas besoin de dévisser le bouchon de la bouteille. Il peut simplement se servir de ses dents pour tirer la tétine et ensuite étancher sa soif. 3, record 5, French, - bouchon%20sport
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-05-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Cycling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- squirt bottle 1, record 6, English, squirt%20bottle
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Cyclisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gourde
1, record 6, French, gourde
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bouteille à eau utilisée par les sportifs, surtout les cyclistes. 1, record 6, French, - gourde
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-10-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- heavy and highway construction
1, record 7, English, heavy%20and%20highway%20construction
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- heavy-construction and highway field 2, record 7, English, heavy%2Dconstruction%20and%20highway%20field
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Building construction consists of projects such as office buildings, industrial plants, commercial buildings, and manufacturing plants. Heavy and highway construction projects include roadways, sewage treatment plants, and bridges. 1, record 7, English, - heavy%20and%20highway%20construction
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Although there is an element of risk in all forms of contracting, it is in the heavy-construction and highway field that this factor is predominant. ... Not the least of the heavy-construction and highway contractor's problems are those created by soil conditions. 2, record 7, English, - heavy%20and%20highway%20construction
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Construction industry. ... Industry structure. According to the work they do, contractors are classified as highway, heavy construction, general building (including home builders as a subdivision), and special trade contractors. 1, record 7, English, - heavy%20and%20highway%20construction
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Travaux publics
1, record 7, French, Travaux%20publics
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- T.P. 1, record 7, French, T%2EP%2E
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les différentes branches des Travaux publics.(...) ensemble des ouvrages d’art et d’équipement industriel de toutes dimensions : ponts, barrages, ossatures industrielles, réservoirs, silos, égouts, etc.(...) travaux de terrassement généraux constituant par eux-mêmes l'ouvrage(digue, canal, etc.) ou préliminaires à sa construction;(...) fondations spéciales(...) travaux souterrains(tunnels ferroviaires et routiers, canaux, usines souterraines, etc.).(...) Ouvrages réalisés en site maritime ou fluvial.(...) Routes; pistes d’aérodromes; sols des ensembles sportifs. Voies ferrées et leurs équipements. Utilisation de l'eau; équipement des abattoirs; traitement des ordures ménagères. Equipement des centrales de production électrique(...) Canalisations pour le transport à longue distance de fluides de toute nature; chauffage urbain. Ouvrages d’art et d’équipement industriel(...) réalisés en construction métallique. 1, record 7, French, - Travaux%20publics
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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