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PASSER MAINS MAINS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Cobb spinal elevator
1, record 1, English, Cobb%20spinal%20elevator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Cobb periosteal elevator 2, record 1, English, Cobb%20periosteal%20elevator
correct
- Cobb's spinal elevator 3, record 1, English, Cobb%27s%20spinal%20elevator
correct
- Cobb raspatory 4, record 1, English, Cobb%20raspatory
- Cobb's periosteum elevator 5, record 1, English, Cobb%27s%20periosteum%20elevator
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Useful for orthopedic procedures in children and wherever exposure does not permit introduction of larger elevator. Sharp: care should be taken not to cut soft or softened bone. 6, record 1, English, - Cobb%20spinal%20elevator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In practice many English-language instrument catalogues interchange the terms "raspatory", "rugine" and "periosteal elevator" haphazardly, though "rugine" tends to be reserved for instruments of French design. ... Indeed, the French for "raspatory" is "rugine"; and to clarify English usage, either one term or the other should be discarded. 7, record 1, English, - Cobb%20spinal%20elevator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rugine de Cobb
1, record 1, French, rugine%20de%20Cobb
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- élévateur de Cobb 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20de%20Cobb
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À la rugine de Cobb, on désinsère le ligament jaune de la lame. Ce geste n’ est pas dangereux si l'on prend garde à : Tenir la rugine de Cobb à deux mains, pour obtenir le bon geste; Exercer une manœuvre de levier pour plaquer la rugine de Cobb sur la face profonde de la lame. [...] Effectuer des petits mouvements de rotation droite gauche pour décoller le ligament progressivement et ne pas passer brutalement dans le canal. 3, record 1, French, - rugine%20de%20Cobb
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shuttle
1, record 2, English, shuttle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- filling shuttle 2, record 2, English, filling%20shuttle
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tool used to carry the weft thread while weaving. 3, record 2, English, - shuttle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shuttle carrying the filling yarn goes through the shed from one side to the other, and the yarn left by its passing is beaten forward by the reed against the tied-in knots at the cloth apron. 2, record 2, English, - shuttle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- navette
1, record 2, French, navette
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument qui sert à passer la trame dans la chaîne. 2, record 2, French, - navette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On actionne les deux nappes de fil de chaîne avec les pédales, tandis que l'on se sert des mainspour passer la navette et pour battre le fil de trame avec le peigne pour le tasser. 3, record 2, French, - navette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo (Industrias textiles)
- Tejeduría (Industrias textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lanzadera
1, record 2, Spanish, lanzadera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento en forma de barquilla de extremos ahusados, con un hueco central en el cual va la canilla, que es proyectado alternativamente de un lado a otro del telar y pasa cada vez el hilo de trama a través de las dos capas de hilo de la urdimbre. 2, record 2, Spanish, - lanzadera
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hand-puppet
1, record 3, English, hand%2Dpuppet
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hand puppet 2, record 3, English, hand%20puppet
correct
- fist puppet 2, record 3, English, fist%20puppet
correct
- glove puppet 2, record 3, English, glove%20puppet
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A category of puppet in which the operators's hand is placed directly inside the figure, giving very direct control of movement. 2, record 3, English, - hand%2Dpuppet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- marionnette à gaine
1, record 3, French, marionnette%20%C3%A0%20gaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La marionnette à gaine, «burratino» en italien, n’ a pas de corps. Des vêtements, dont les larges manchettes se terminent par des mainsde bois, sont fixés sur une tête en bois. «Ganter» une poupée, c'est passer l'index dans le trou de la tête, le pouce dans la manchette gauche, le médium, l'annulaire et l'auriculaire dans la manche droite. Ainsi la marionnette est en positon de jeu. 2, record 3, French, - marionnette%20%C3%A0%20gaine
Record 3, Key term(s)
- burratino
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Water Polo
- Organized Recreation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inner tube water polo
1, record 4, English, inner%20tube%20water%20polo
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A game where two teams play water polo, all players sitting on an inner tube. 2, record 4, English, - inner%20tube%20water%20polo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tube: A separate, inflatable casing of rubber that fits inside the outer casing of a tire; inner tube. 3, record 4, English, - inner%20tube%20water%20polo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
water polo: A game played in water by two teams of seven swimmers who pass a ball resembling a soccer ball to each other and try to throw it into the opponents' goal. 4, record 4, English, - inner%20tube%20water%20polo
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Water-polo
- Loisirs organisés
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- water-polo flotteur
1, record 4, French, water%2Dpolo%20flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- water-polo sur chambres à air 2, record 4, French, water%2Dpolo%20sur%20chambres%20%C3%A0%20air
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout d’abord, il doit toujours y avoir un gardien qualifié à proximité de la piscine ou du lac. Cette règle élémentaire de prudence vaut pour toute activité aquatique. Pour plus de sécurité, notre version du water-polo exige que chaque participant soit muni d’une chambre à air gonflée dans laquelle il s’assoit. On se propulse avec les mainset celles-ci servent aussi à manipuler le ballon. Les dimensions de la surface de jeu et des buts sont adaptées au nombre de participants et à leur taille. Cette forme de water-polo n’ exclut pas les novices de la natation et procure beaucoup de plaisir aux experts car en plus de se propulser et de passer le ballon avec les mains, encore faut-il rester dans sa chambre à air! Heureusement, les collisions sont bien amorties [...] 1, record 4, French, - water%2Dpolo%20flotteur
Record 4, Key term(s)
- water-polo sur chambre à air
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- held ball
1, record 5, English, held%20ball
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A held ball occurs when opponents have hands so firmly on the ball that control cannot be obtained without undue roughness. 2, record 5, English, - held%20ball
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
If there are more than two players involved in a held ball, the jump ball shall be between two opposing players of approximately the same height as designated by the official. 3, record 5, English, - held%20ball
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FIBA'S Official Basketball Rules (2000). 3, record 5, English, - held%20ball
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ballon tenu
1, record 5, French, ballon%20tenu
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- balle tenue 2, record 5, French, balle%20tenue
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faute commise par le joueur qui garde la balle dans ses mains, au lieu de dribbler, de pivoter ou de la passer, alors qu'il a un joueur adverse à moins de 5 mètres de lui. 2, record 5, French, - ballon%20tenu
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balle tenue : Le ballon en jeu est désigné «balle». 3, record 5, French, - ballon%20tenu
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le ballon est réputé tenu lorsque deux ou plusieurs adversaires le tiennent fermement d’une ou des deux mains(B) ou quand un joueur dépasse le temps réglementaire de 5 s pour lancer, passer, rouler ou dribbler le ballon. Les arbitres doivent éviter d’interrompre inutilement le déroulement du jeu à cause d’un ballon tenu. Si un joueur en possession du ballon est assis ou étendu sur le sol, il faut lui laisser la possibilité de compléter son jeu. Après un ballon tenu, la remise en jeu est effectuée par un entre-deux avec les deux joueurs impliqués dans le cercle le plus près. S’ il y a plus de deux joueurs concernés, l'arbitre désigne deux joueurs de même taille. 4, record 5, French, - ballon%20tenu
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Básquetbol
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- pelota retenida
1, record 5, Spanish, pelota%20retenida
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- balón retenido 2, record 5, Spanish, bal%C3%B3n%20retenido
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-06-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mantel
1, record 6, English, mantel
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- mantle 2, record 6, English, mantle
correct, noun
- mantelshelf 1, record 6, English, mantelshelf
correct, noun
- mantleshelf 3, record 6, English, mantleshelf
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique of climbing onto a ledge by pushing the body up with the heels of the hand until one leg can be swung over the ledge. 4, record 6, English, - mantel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mantle is similar to boosting yourself on top of a wall .... Don't use your knee, this is considered bad form. 2, record 6, English, - mantel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The principle depends on the body-weight (centre of gravity) being placed directly over a climber's hands which are pressing palm down, fingers pointing downwards. This position is maintained and the feet are placed onto the same hold as the hands and then a rocking over move is made to let the feet take the weight, push up and stand up. 5, record 6, English, - mantel
Record 6, Key term(s)
- mantel shelf
- mantle shelf
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- rétablissement
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9tablissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement de gymnastique qui consiste à hisser le corps à la force des bras au-dessus du point d’appui des mains. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9tablissement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aide du pied ou du genou n’ est pas seulement utile pour exécuter la première phase du rétablissement(traction), mais aussi pour l'enchaînement de la seconde(poussée) : tandis que les coudes se relèvent, les mainsdoivent passer de la suspension par les doigts à l'appui sur les paumes, les mainstournées en regard l'une de l'autre. 3, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9tablissement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise le rétablissement en escalade pour se hisser sur une terrasse lorsque les prises de pied sont insuffisantes, et en natation, pour se hisser hors de la piscine, à l’extrémité d’un couloir de nage une fois l’épreuve terminée. 4, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9tablissement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-01-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- crossing the centre line
1, record 7, English, crossing%20the%20centre%20line
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- crossing the center line 2, record 7, English, crossing%20the%20center%20line
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crossing the center line. A player may put his hands under the net in order to play a low ball near the net, provided that he does not obstruct an opposing player. Under no circumstances may a player move on to the opposing court before the referee or the umpire has whistled to denote the end of a point or an interruption. 3, record 7, English, - crossing%20the%20centre%20line
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- passage de la ligne centrale
1, record 7, French, passage%20de%20la%20ligne%20centrale
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Passage de la ligne centrale. Pour lui permettre de jouer une balle basse près du filet, un joueur peut passer les mainssous le filet à condition qu'il ne gêne pas un adversaire. En aucun cas un joueur ne peut pénétrer sur le terrain adverse avant que l'un des arbitres n’ ait sifflé la fin du jeu ou une interruption. 2, record 7, French, - passage%20de%20la%20ligne%20centrale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vóleibol
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- invasión
1, record 7, Spanish, invasi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-08-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- butt stroke
1, record 8, English, butt%20stroke
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stroke given, either with the butt plate or the side (flat part) of the butt, to an opponent by swinging the butt forward while holding the weapon with both hands. 2, record 8, English, - butt%20stroke
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coup de crosse
1, record 8, French, coup%20de%20crosse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le coup de crosse se donne en faisant passer la crosse en avant et en frappant des deux mains, soit avec la plaque de couche, soit avec le plat de la crosse. 1, record 8, French, - coup%20de%20crosse
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coup de crosse : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 8, French, - coup%20de%20crosse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- receive
1, record 9, English, receive
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- catch 2, record 9, English, catch
verb
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To make a contact with the ball coming from a teammate or from an opponent by hitting it with the hands or the forearms. 3, record 9, English, - receive
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The opponents receive the ball and return it across the net in a series of not more than three contacts with the ball. 4, record 9, English, - receive
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- recevoir
1, record 9, French, recevoir
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- réceptionner 2, record 9, French, r%C3%A9ceptionner
correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faire contact avec le ballon envoyé par un coéquipier ou par un adversaire en le frappant avec les mains ou les avant-bras. 3, record 9, French, - recevoir
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l’athlète doit tenir compte des changements qui peuvent se produire dans son environnement et qui l’obligeront à modifier son mouvement. Il en est ainsi pour un joueur de ligne arrière au volley-ball qui se prépare à recevoir le ballon attaqué par l’équipe adverse. 4, record 9, French, - recevoir
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À la réception d’une balle forte, il arrive que la balle demeure brièvement dans les mains des joueurs la réceptionnant. 5, record 9, French, - recevoir
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au volley-ball, on ne peut recevoir le ballon en le gardant dans ses mainspour ensuite le lancer à un coéquipier. Un joueur reçoit le ballon adverse et l'adresse à un partenaire en le frappant; cette action est désignée «passe». Au volley-ball, la passe signifie réception et transmission de la balle : l'action de «recevoir» et de «passer» se fait simultanément. 3, record 9, French, - recevoir
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
- Hand Tools
- Property Upkeeping
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lawn roller 1, record 10, English, lawn%20roller
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- turf roller 2, record 10, English, turf%20roller
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rollers are necessary for keeping walks both of gravel and grass in good condition, for lawns, and at times in preparing a seed-bed. 3, record 10, English, - lawn%20roller
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
- Outillage à main
- Travaux d'entretien de la propriété
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- rouleau à gazon
1, record 10, French, rouleau%20%C3%A0%20gazon
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rouleau : Outil appelé également rouleau-plombeur. Composé d’un cylindre creux, le rouleau est poussé à deux mains. Le jardinier le remplit de sable ou d’eau selon la qualité du plombage qu'il souhaite. Passer le rouleau sur un terrain engazonné. 2, record 10, French, - rouleau%20%C3%A0%20gazon
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-01-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Hospital Furniture
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- trapeze bar
1, record 11, English, trapeze%20bar
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trapeze bar with floor base. Helps patient rise by himself. Assists with self-help exercise in bed or chair. (Source: Sears Specialog, 1983, p. 6. 1, record 11, English, - trapeze%20bar
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier d'hôpital
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- potence
1, record 11, French, potence
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- perroquet 1, record 11, French, perroquet
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La potence ou "perroquet", bien connue des alités, placée à la tête du lit à portée des mainsdu patient peut être d’une aide précieuse pour lui permettre de s’asseoir sur son lit, se maintenir en position assise, se passer du lit au fauteuil roulant et vice-versa. 1, record 11, French, - potence
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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