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Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Paddle Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flatwater kayak
1, record 1, English, flatwater%20kayak
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- flat-water kayak 2, record 1, English, flat%2Dwater%20kayak
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The single flatwater kayak is about 17 feet in length with a maximum beam of 21 inches and it weighs only 26 pounds. 3, record 1, English, - flatwater%20kayak
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... Some of the more popular types of sea kayaks include the flatwater kayak, touring kayak, sea kayak, sit-on-top kayak, surf kayak, canoe ... 4, record 1, English, - flatwater%20kayak
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "canoe" and "kayak" refer to the equipment as well as the sport. 5, record 1, English, - flatwater%20kayak
Record 1, Key term(s)
- flat water kayak
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports de pagaie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- kayak en eaux calmes
1, record 1, French, kayak%20en%20eaux%20calmes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Idéal pour la découverte du kayak en eaux calmes. Caractéristiques techniques [du kayak en eaux calmes] : 287X72 cm, charge utile 150kg, bouchon de nable, cale-pieds nylon réglables, dosseret anatomique, mousse thermoformée, chandelles avant & arrière. Poids 18kg. 1, record 1, French, - kayak%20en%20eaux%20calmes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «canoë» et «kayak» s’appliquent autant à la discipline qu’à l’équipement. 2, record 1, French, - kayak%20en%20eaux%20calmes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drain hole
1, record 2, English, drain%20hole
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nable
1, record 2, French, nable
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouverture dans la coque d’une embarcation pour laisser l’eau s’écouler. 1, record 2, French, - nable
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nable : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 2, French, - nable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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