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ACROBATIE [34 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dressage and stunt horse trainer
1, record 1, English, dressage%20and%20stunt%20horse%20trainer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dresseur de chevaux de voltige et d’acrobatie
1, record 1, French, dresseur%20de%20chevaux%20de%20voltige%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dresseuse de chevaux de voltige et d’acrobatie 1, record 1, French, dresseuse%20de%20chevaux%20de%20voltige%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-11-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Track and Field
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
- Performing Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- contortionist
1, record 2, English, contortionist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contortionists are circus performers whose act mainly revolves around bending themselves like pretzels. Occasionally, they will incorporate other things into their act such as spinning hula hoops on an up stretched leg or shooting bows with toes while bent over backward. 1, record 2, English, - contortionist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Athlétisme
- Gymnastique et trampoline
- Arts du spectacle
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contorsionniste
1, record 2, French, contorsionniste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui conçoit et présente en spectacle des numéros d’acrobatie constitués d’enchaînements de mouvements spectaculaires par lesquels les parties du corps se retrouvent tordues, pliées ou contractées dans des positions anormales défiant les lois de l'anatomie. 1, record 2, French, - contorsionniste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
- Variety Shows and Circuses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dressage and stunt horse trainer
1, record 3, English, dressage%20and%20stunt%20horse%20trainer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
- Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dresseur de chevaux de voltige et d’acrobatie
1, record 3, French, dresseur%20de%20chevaux%20de%20voltige%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dresseuse de chevaux de voltige et d’acrobatie 1, record 3, French, dresseuse%20de%20chevaux%20de%20voltige%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- acrobatic flight
1, record 4, English, acrobatic%20flight
correct, United States, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- acrobatics 2, record 4, English, acrobatics
correct
- aerobatic flight 3, record 4, English, aerobatic%20flight
correct
- aerobatic manoeuvre 4, record 4, English, aerobatic%20manoeuvre
correct
- aerobatic flying 5, record 4, English, aerobatic%20flying
- acrobatic flying 6, record 4, English, acrobatic%20flying
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvres intentionally performed by an aircraft involving an abrupt change in its attitude, an abnormal attitude, or an abnormal variation in speed. 7, record 4, English, - acrobatic%20flight
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acrobatic flight: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 8, record 4, English, - acrobatic%20flight
Record 4, Key term(s)
- aerobatic manoeuver
- aerobatic maneuver
- acrobatic manoeuvre
- acrobatic manoeuver
- acrobatic maneuver
- aerobatics
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acrobaties aériennes
1, record 4, French, acrobaties%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- voltige aérienne 2, record 4, French, voltige%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
- acrobatie aérienne 3, record 4, French, acrobatie%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
- voltige 2, record 4, French, voltige
correct, feminine noun
- vol acrobatique 4, record 4, French, vol%20acrobatique
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvres effectuées intentionnellement par un aéronef, comportant un changement brusque d’assiette, une position anormale ou une variation anormale de la vitesse. 1, record 4, French, - acrobaties%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acrobaties aériennes : terme et définition uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 4, French, - acrobaties%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vuelo acrobático
1, record 4, Spanish, vuelo%20acrob%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maniobras realizadas intencionadamente con una aeronave, que implican un cambio brusco de actitud, o una actitud o variación de velocidad anormales. 1, record 4, Spanish, - vuelo%20acrob%C3%A1tico
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vuelo acrobático: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - vuelo%20acrob%C3%A1tico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- trick
1, record 5, English, trick
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- freestyle figure 2, record 5, English, freestyle%20figure
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of the jumps, pirouettes or fancy manoeuvres that are part of a water-skiing routine performed on "trick skis," short water skis without a fin and often having rounded bottom and ends to make stunts possible. 3, record 5, English, - trick
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tricks, or "freestyle figures," are the artistic side of water-skiing. Points are awarded for the degree of difficulty of the manoeuvres, and how fast they are performed. You have two 20-second passes during which to perform as many tricks as you can. There are all kinds of tricks on the official schedule. You can ski backward, spin around, step over the tow rope, hold the handle with your foot, and even use a jumping ramp for somersaults. 2, record 5, English, - trick
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Tricks: ... A trick course is approximately 175m long, and is marked at either end by 2 fixed buoys, positioned 15 meters apart. Each contestant is allowed two 20-second passes through the trick course and may perform as many tricks as he/she desires, given the time allotted. At the conclusion of both runs, the skier will record a score that is based [on] the numeric value allocated to each of the successfully performed tricks. 4, record 5, English, - trick
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ski nautique et surfing
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- figure
1, record 5, French, figure
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- figure acrobatique 2, record 5, French, figure%20acrobatique
correct, feminine noun
- acrobatie 3, record 5, French, acrobatie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacun des sauts, pirouettes ou manœuvres particulières exécutés en enchaînement au cours d’une routine en ski nautique. 4, record 5, French, - figure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les figures font appel au talent artistique des skieurs. Les juges accordent des points selon le degré de difficulté de la figure exécutée et sa vitesse d’exécution. Le compétiteur dispose de 2 essais de 20 secondes durant lesquels il doit faire le plus de figures possible. Le répertoire officiel offre un bon choix : ski arrière, toupie, saut par-dessus le câble, retenue du câble avec le pied et même saut périlleux à partir d’un tremplin. 5, record 5, French, - figure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Figures :[...] un trajet d’acrobatie mesure environ 175m, et il est marqué par des bouées fixes aux deux extrémités, placées à quinze mètres l'une de l'autre; chaque concurrent est autorisé à parcourir le trajet de vingt secondes à deux reprises et exécuter autant d’acrobaties qu'il le désire pendant le temps alloué; à la fin des deux parcours, le skieur doit enregistrer un score basé sur la note attribuée à chacune des acrobaties réussies. 3, record 5, French, - figure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí acuático y surfing
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- figura
1, record 5, Spanish, figura
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5, Key term(s)
- figuras
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- barnstorming plane
1, record 6, English, barnstorming%20plane
correct, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- barnstormer 2, record 6, English, barnstormer
correct, generic
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
His barnstorming plane was forced down in a Minnesota swamp ... 1, record 6, English, - barnstorming%20plane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Curtiss JN-4 "Canuck" the first mail carrier in Canada and popular barnstormer. 3, record 6, English, - barnstorming%20plane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to barnstorm: to pilot one's airplane in sightseeing flights with passengers or in exhibition stunts in an unscheduled itinerant course especially in rural districts. 1, record 6, English, - barnstorming%20plane
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- avion de voltige foraine
1, record 6, French, avion%20de%20voltige%20foraine
proposal, see observation, masculine noun, specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- avion d’acrobatie foraine 1, record 6, French, avion%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie%20foraine
proposal, see observation, masculine noun, specific
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voltige : Ensemble des manœuvres inhabituelles dans le pilotage ordinaire d’un avion, et qui font l'objet d’un apprentissage particulier; acrobatie aérienne. 2, record 6, French, - avion%20de%20voltige%20foraine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
forain : Relatif aux foires, aux marchés : Fête, boutique foraine. 2, record 6, French, - avion%20de%20voltige%20foraine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Road Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- roll over
1, record 7, English, roll%20over
verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- rollover 2, record 7, English, rollover
verb
- flip over 3, record 7, English, flip%20over
verb
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité routière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- faire un tonneau
1, record 7, French, faire%20un%20tonneau
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- faire des tonneaux 1, record 7, French, faire%20des%20tonneaux
correct, see observation
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La voiture a fait plusieurs tonneaux sur la pente du ravin. 1, record 7, French, - faire%20un%20tonneau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exécuter un/des tonneau(x) : À réserver pour les manœuvres volontaires en acrobatie aérienne ou en sports gymniques. 2, record 7, French, - faire%20un%20tonneau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-08-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Track and Field
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
- Performing Arts
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- aerial acrobat
1, record 8, English, aerial%20acrobat
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- slack-rope performer 2, record 8, English, slack%2Drope%20performer
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aerial acrobats will guarantee the wow factor and amaze ... guests from a height; these talented entertainers can work solo or in groups to pendulum from the ceiling using trapeze, silks or a hoop. 3, record 8, English, - aerial%20acrobat
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Athlétisme
- Gymnastique et trampoline
- Arts du spectacle
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- voltigeur
1, record 8, French, voltigeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- voltigeuse 1, record 8, French, voltigeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acrobate qui fait des exercices d’acrobatie sur la corde, au trapèze volant, etc. 2, record 8, French, - voltigeur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mush
1, record 9, English, mush
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- enfoncement
1, record 9, French, enfoncement
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les vrilles accélérées sont précédées de tremblement(«buffeting») de tout l'appareil, qui va s’accélérer jusqu'à ce qu'il s’enfonce(«mush») soit tout droit soit dans le sens de la manœuvre(acrobatie). 1, record 9, French, - enfoncement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2017-06-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- inverted wedge 1, record 10, English, inverted%20wedge
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- coin inversé
1, record 10, French, coin%20invers%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit d’une manœuvre d’acrobatie aérienne. 2, record 10, French, - coin%20invers%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2017-06-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- downward bomburst 1, record 11, English, downward%20bomburst
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... and concludes with the spectacular downward bomburst that leaves ribbons of white smoke hanging in the sky. 1, record 11, English, - downward%20bomburst
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- éclatement
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9clatement
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit d’une manœuvre d’acrobatie aérienne effectuée dans ce cas par les Snowbirds. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%A9clatement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2017-06-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- palm tree split 1, record 12, English, palm%20tree%20split
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- éclatement vertical
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9clatement%20vertical
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit d’une manœuvre d’acrobatie aérienne. 2, record 12, French, - %C3%A9clatement%20vertical
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2017-06-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- line abreast roll and loop 1, record 13, English, line%20abreast%20roll%20and%20loop
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the most difficult team manoeuvres is said to be the 5-plane line abreast roll and loop. Pilots flying this formation have fewer visual clues to maintain station; but the visual effect of the five aircraft rolling and looping ... 1, record 13, English, - line%20abreast%20roll%20and%20loop
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tonneau et boucle en échelon refusé 1, record 13, French, tonneau%20et%20boucle%20en%20%C3%A9chelon%20refus%C3%A9
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- tonneau et boucle en échelon refusé effectué en ligne de front 1, record 13, French, tonneau%20et%20boucle%20en%20%C3%A9chelon%20refus%C3%A9%20effectu%C3%A9%20en%20ligne%20de%20front
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit d’une manœuvre d’acrobatie aérienne. 2, record 13, French, - tonneau%20et%20boucle%20en%20%C3%A9chelon%20refus%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2017-06-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- big diamond loop 1, record 14, English, big%20diamond%20loop
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- boucle en formation en diamant
1, record 14, French, boucle%20en%20formation%20en%20diamant
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit d’une manœuvre d’acrobatie aérienne. 2, record 14, French, - boucle%20en%20formation%20en%20diamant
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2017-06-13
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Concord roll 1, record 15, English, Concord%20roll
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- tonneau Concord
1, record 15, French, tonneau%20Concord
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit d’une manœuvre d’acrobatie aérienne. 2, record 15, French, - tonneau%20Concord
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2015-06-05
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Cycling
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- bicycle motocross
1, record 16, English, bicycle%20motocross
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- BMX 2, record 16, English, BMX
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- BMX bicycle 3, record 16, English, BMX%20bicycle
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BMX bicycles look similar to mountain bikes, but have smaller wheels. 3, record 16, English, - bicycle%20motocross
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Cyclisme
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- bicross
1, record 16, French, bicross
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vélo tout-terrain équipé de petites roues et dépourvu de dérailleur, qui est conçu pour la vitesse et l'acrobatie. 1, record 16, French, - bicross
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Ciclismo
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- bicicleta bicross
1, record 16, Spanish, bicicleta%20bicross
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
- bicicleta BMX 1, record 16, Spanish, bicicleta%20BMX
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Variety Shows and Circuses
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- slack-rope gymnastics
1, record 17, English, slack%2Drope%20gymnastics
specific
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- voltige
1, record 17, French, voltige
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice d’acrobatie sur la corde, au trapèze volant. 2, record 17, French, - voltige
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Variety Shows and Circuses
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- aerialist 1, record 18, English, aerialist
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Performers called "aerialists" climb high overhead on ropes or rope ladders. Some aerialists hang by their teeth from a rope. 1, record 18, English, - aerialist
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- aérien
1, record 18, French, a%C3%A9rien
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vrais acrobates se retrouvent encore sous le ciel des cirques : ce sont les aériens. L'acrobatie aérienne commence à peu de mètres du sol [...] sur la corde. 1, record 18, French, - a%C3%A9rien
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2009-09-21
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- spin
1, record 19, English, spin
correct, noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- spinning 2, record 19, English, spinning
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A prolonged stall in which an airplane rotates about its center of gravity while it descends, usually with its nose well down. 3, record 19, English, - spin
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- vrille
1, record 19, French, vrille
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement d’un avion en perte de vitesse, qui descend(accident, acrobatie aérienne) en tournant sur lui-même. 2, record 19, French, - vrille
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- barrena
1, record 19, Spanish, barrena
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
- tirabuzón 2, record 19, Spanish, tirabuz%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2007-09-04
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- zoom
1, record 20, English, zoom
correct, noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- chandelle
1, record 20, French, chandelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Figure d’acrobatie consistant à monter rapidement à la verticale. 2, record 20, French, - chandelle
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- tirón
1, record 20, Spanish, tir%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2002-10-10
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- tightrope walking
1, record 21, English, tightrope%20walking
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- funambulism 1, record 21, English, funambulism
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tightrope walking, wirewalking or funambulism in Australia has not always been keenly followed, other than as one of the circus acts performed by our barnstorming troupes. 1, record 21, English, - tightrope%20walking
Record 21, Key term(s)
- tight-rope walking
- tight rope walking
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- funambulisme
1, record 21, French, funambulisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acrobatie sur corde raide. 2, record 21, French, - funambulisme
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Qu'on l'appelle danseur de corde, fil-de-fériste ou orichalcien, le funambule est de la famille des équilibristes et le funambulisme la forme la plus prisée de l'acrobatie. 1, record 21, French, - funambulisme
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2000-05-10
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Commercial Aviation
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- commuter category aeroplane
1, record 22, English, commuter%20category%20aeroplane
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A propeller-driven, multi-engined aeroplane that has a seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of 19 or less, and a MCTOW [Maximum Certified Take off Weight] of 8 618 kg (19,000 pounds) or less and that is not intended for aerobatic manoeuvres. 1, record 22, English, - commuter%20category%20aeroplane
Record 22, Key term(s)
- commuter category airplane
- commuter airplane
- commuter aeroplane
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Aviation commerciale
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- avion de catégorie navette
1, record 22, French, avion%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20navette
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avion multimoteur à hélice dont la configuration prévoit au plus 19 sièges, sans compter les sièges pilotes, dont la MMHD [masse maximale certifiée au décollage] ne dépasse pas 8 618 kg(19 000 livres) et dont l'utilisation ne comprend pas l'acrobatie aérienne. 1, record 22, French, - avion%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20navette
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Règlement de l’aviation canadien - Partie 1. 1, record 22, French, - avion%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20navette
Record 22, Key term(s)
- avion de navette
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1999-02-01
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- aerial acrobatics 1, record 23, English, aerial%20acrobatics
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- acrobatics 2, record 23, English, acrobatics
- acrobatic flying 3, record 23, English, acrobatic%20flying
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- acrobatie aérienne
1, record 23, French, acrobatie%20a%C3%A9rienne
feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- voltige aérienne 1, record 23, French, voltige%20a%C3%A9rienne
feminine noun
- acrobatie 2, record 23, French, acrobatie
- acrobaties 1, record 23, French, acrobaties
- exercices acrobatiques 1, record 23, French, exercices%20acrobatiques
- voltige 3, record 23, French, voltige
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1998-08-11
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Various Sports
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Sports Acrobatics Federation
1, record 24, English, Canadian%20Sports%20Acrobatics%20Federation
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Montréal, Quebec. 2, record 24, English, - Canadian%20Sports%20Acrobatics%20Federation
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sports divers
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- Fédération canadienne d’acrobatie sportive
1, record 24, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie%20sportive
correct, feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Montréal, Québec. 2, record 24, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie%20sportive
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1995-06-20
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- brinksmanship policy
1, record 25, English, brinksmanship%20policy
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- brinkmanship 2, record 25, English, brinkmanship
correct
- brinksman ship 2, record 25, English, brinksman%20ship
correct
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The policy of pursuing a hazardous course of action to the brink of catastrophe. 2, record 25, English, - brinksmanship%20policy
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- politique de la corde raide
1, record 25, French, politique%20de%20la%20corde%20raide
correct, feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- politique du bord de l’abîme 1, record 25, French, politique%20du%20bord%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bab%C3%AEme
correct, feminine noun
- politique de l’abîme 1, record 25, French, politique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bab%C3%AEme
correct, feminine noun
- politique du bord du gouffre 1, record 25, French, politique%20du%20bord%20du%20gouffre
correct, feminine noun
- diplomatie au bord du gouffre 1, record 25, French, diplomatie%20au%20bord%20du%20gouffre
feminine noun
- stratégie du risque calculé maximum 2, record 25, French, strat%C3%A9gie%20du%20risque%20calcul%C3%A9%20maximum
correct, feminine noun
- acrobatie politique 3, record 25, French, acrobatie%20politique
feminine noun
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1993-04-21
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- departure
1, record 26, English, departure
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Departures can be categorized as a spin (a low-energy departure) or a tumble (a low or high-energy departure). 1, record 26, English, - departure
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- entrée en...
1, record 26, French, entr%C3%A9e%20en%2E%2E%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La «departure» est la figure d’acrobatie de base. C'est la phase initiale de toute figure d’acrobatie, à partir de cette position le pilote peut enchaîner les figures prévues, ces «entrées» seront à haute énergie, si le pilote commence sa série de figures par des déclenchements ou à faible énergie s’il débute par des figures basées sur la vrille. 1, record 26, French, - entr%C3%A9e%20en%2E%2E%2E
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1991-08-07
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 27, Main entry term, English
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- empilage de voiles
1, record 27, French, empilage%20de%20voiles
masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
figure d’acrobatie aérienne consistant à former une chaîne verticale de parachutes pendant une durée qui ne doit pas être inférieure à 5 secondes. 1, record 27, French, - empilage%20de%20voiles
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette discipline spectaculaire inventée par les Américains, a été baptisée "empilage de voiles", en anglais "canopy". (Ça m’intéresse, octobre 1985, p. 109.) 1, record 27, French, - empilage%20de%20voiles
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1991-01-16
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- cartwheel
1, record 28, English, cartwheel
verb
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Move like a rotating wheel. 2, record 28, English, - cartwheel
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- exécuter un tonneau
1, record 28, French, ex%C3%A9cuter%20un%20tonneau
correct, see observation
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- exécuter des tonneaux 1, record 28, French, ex%C3%A9cuter%20des%20tonneaux
correct, see observation
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonneau : Mouvement d’acrobatie aérienne; tour complet de l'appareil autour de son axe longitudinal. 1, record 28, French, - ex%C3%A9cuter%20un%20tonneau
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pilote a exécuté une série de tonneaux. 1, record 28, French, - ex%C3%A9cuter%20un%20tonneau
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1988-04-07
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- barnstorming plane
1, record 29, English, barnstorming%20plane
correct, generic
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
- barnstormer 2, record 29, English, barnstormer
correct, generic
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
His barnstorming plane was forced down in a Minnesota swamp .... 1, record 29, English, - barnstorming%20plane
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Curtiss JN-4 "Canuck" the first mail carrier in Canada and popular barnstormer. 3, record 29, English, - barnstorming%20plane
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to barnstorm: to pilot one's airplane in sightseeing flights with passengers or in exhibition stunts in an unscheduled itinerant course especially in rural districts. 1, record 29, English, - barnstorming%20plane
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- avion de randonnée
1, record 29, French, avion%20de%20randonn%C3%A9e
proposal, see observation, masculine noun, specific
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Barnstorming :[...] 6.(Aviation) Acrobatie aérienne, randonnée aérienne. 2, record 29, French, - avion%20de%20randonn%C3%A9e
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1986-06-18
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- stunt-flying 1, record 30, English, stunt%2Dflying
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- vol d’acrobatie
1, record 30, French, vol%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie
masculine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
- vol de virtuosité 1, record 30, French, vol%20de%20virtuosit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 1986-01-10
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- trick flying 1, record 31, English, trick%20flying
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- acrobatie en vol 1, record 31, French, acrobatie%20en%20vol
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
- acrobatie aérienne 1, record 31, French, acrobatie%20a%C3%A9rienne
- vol de virtuosité 1, record 31, French, vol%20de%20virtuosit%C3%A9
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 1985-09-17
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- air demonstration team
1, record 32, English, air%20demonstration%20team
correct
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- patrouille de démonstration aérienne 1, record 32, French, patrouille%20de%20d%C3%A9monstration%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
- patrouille d’acrobatie aérienne 1, record 32, French, patrouille%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1981-03-31
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 33, Main entry term, English
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- tour d’acrobatie 1, record 33, French, tour%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
- culbute 1, record 33, French, culbute
- cabriole 1, record 33, French, cabriole
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
Record 34 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 34, English
Record 34, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 34, Main entry term, English
- freestanding compulsory exercises 1, record 34, English, freestanding%20compulsory%20exercises
Record 34, Abbreviations, English
Record 34, Synonyms, English
Record 34, French
Record 34, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 34, Main entry term, French
- acrobatie au sol
1, record 34, French, acrobatie%20au%20sol
feminine noun
Record 34, Abbreviations, French
Record 34, Synonyms, French
Record 34, Textual support, French
Record 34, Spanish
Record 34, Textual support, Spanish
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