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ATTAQUE PROFONDEUR [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Military Tactics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deep attack weapon
1, record 1, English, deep%20attack%20weapon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The deep attack weapon of choice is the Apache helicopter. Designed exclusively for attack, it carries only a pilot and a copilot/gunner. 2, record 1, English, - deep%20attack%20weapon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Tactique militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arme d’attaque en profondeur
1, record 1, French, arme%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- arme de frappe en profondeur 2, record 1, French, arme%20de%20frappe%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l’accès à des vecteurs de précision comme armes de frappe en profondeur pouvant se trouver au sol ou à bord de navire et d’aéronefs, conjugués à des stocks imposants de munitions à effet létal conventionnelles et à des avions à grand rayon d’action pouvant être guidés vers les objectifs par des instruments d’acquisition d’objectifs qui en assurent la surveillance quasi en continu. 2, record 1, French, - arme%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20en%20profondeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- winter cutworm
1, record 2, English, winter%20cutworm
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bark feeding cutworm 2, record 2, English, bark%20feeding%20cutworm
correct
- xanthous cutworm 2, record 2, English, xanthous%20cutworm
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] young caterpillar [of the turnip moth] first nibbles the wild plants and then attacks the neighbouring cultivated species. It feeds at night, gnawing the foliage and cutting the petioles. During the day, it conceals itself by rolling up under a lump of earth or at a slight depth in the ground. 2, record 2, English, - winter%20cutworm
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Agrotis segetum" is the preferred scientific name. 3, record 2, English, - winter%20cutworm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- noctuelle des moissons
1, record 2, French, noctuelle%20des%20moissons
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- moissonneuse 2, record 2, French, moissonneuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La] jeune chenille [de la noctuelle des moissons] ronge d’abord les plantes spontanées puis s’attaque aux espèces cultivées voisines. Elle s’alimente la nuit, dévorant le feuillage et sectionnant les pétioles. Pendant la journée, elle se dissimule en s’enroulant sur elle-même sous une motte ou à une faible profondeur dans le sol. 3, record 2, French, - noctuelle%20des%20moissons
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes «noctuelle des moissons» et «moissonneuse» sont souvent utilisés en français même si l’insecte est encore au stade de la chenille (ou ver) contrairement à l’anglais qui utilise des termes distincts pour désigner les deux stades (chenille et papillon). 4, record 2, French, - noctuelle%20des%20moissons
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les termes «noctuelle des moissons» et «moissonneuse» sont utilisés en français pour désigner l’insecte ravageur quel que soit sont stade (chenille ou papillon). Seul le contexte peut nous éclairer à ce sujet. 4, record 2, French, - noctuelle%20des%20moissons
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
«Agrotis segetum» est le nom latin à privilégier. 4, record 2, French, - noctuelle%20des%20moissons
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-10-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- turnip moth
1, record 3, English, turnip%20moth
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- turnip dart moth 2, record 3, English, turnip%20dart%20moth
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adult: 40 mm wingspan; dark brown fore wings with, in the middle, a uniform spot and a clearer circular spot. The hind wings are white in the male and grey in the female. The periphery of the wings bears a thin black border. 3, record 3, English, - turnip%20moth
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The] young caterpillar [of the turnip moth] first nibbles the wild plants and then attacks the neighbouring cultivated species. It feeds at night, gnawing the foliage and cutting the petioles. During the day, it conceals itself by rolling up under a lump of earth or at a slight depth in the ground. 3, record 3, English, - turnip%20moth
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
"Agrotis segetum" is the preferred scientific name. 2, record 3, English, - turnip%20moth
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- noctuelle des moissons
1, record 3, French, noctuelle%20des%20moissons
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- moissonneuse 2, record 3, French, moissonneuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Noctuelle des moissons. Adulte : 40 mm d’envergure; ailes antérieures brun foncé avec, au centre, une tache réniforme et une tache circulaire plus claire. Les ailes postérieures sont blanches chez le mâle et grises chez la femelle. Le pourtour des ailes porte un mince liseré noir. 3, record 3, French, - noctuelle%20des%20moissons
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La] jeune chenille [de la noctuelle des moissons] ronge d’abord les plantes spontanées puis s’attaque aux espèces cultivées voisines. Elle s’alimente la nuit, dévorant le feuillage et sectionnant les pétioles. Pendant la journée, elle se dissimule en s’enroulant sur elle-même sous une motte ou à une faible profondeur dans le sol. 3, record 3, French, - noctuelle%20des%20moissons
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «noctuelle des moissons» ou «moissonneuse» désignant l’insecte au stade larvaire (chenille). 4, record 3, French, - noctuelle%20des%20moissons
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
«Agrotis segetum» est le nom latin à privilégier. 5, record 3, French, - noctuelle%20des%20moissons
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- depth of cut
1, record 4, English, depth%20of%20cut
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For work other than finish grading operations, available power and length of cut are factors to consider in determining the optimum depth of cut. 1, record 4, English, - depth%20of%20cut
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cut depth
- cutting depth
- depth of cutting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- profondeur de coupe
1, record 4, French, profondeur%20de%20coupe
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- profondeur d’attaque 2, record 4, French, profondeur%20%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour l’exécution simultanée de l’excavation et du chargement, la benne [décapeuse] est amenée en position basse à la profondeur de coupe désirée [...] 3, record 4, French, - profondeur%20de%20coupe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Engraving and Printmaking (Arts)
- Intaglio Printing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- etching
1, record 5, English, etching
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of engraving in which the design is bitten into the plate with acid. 2, record 5, English, - etching
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The plate is first covered with an acid-resistant resinous substance. The artist then takes a finely pointed needle and draws the design out of this resinous ground. The drawing instrument does not cut into the metal surface. The image which will print is represented by the areas in which the copper of the plate has been exposed. The plate is then immersed in an acid bath. The acid eats into the plate only in those areas not protected by the ground. The length of time the plate remains in the acid bath determines the depth of the etched lines. 3, record 5, English, - etching
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gravure d'art
- Impression en creux (héliogravure)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- eau-forte
1, record 5, French, eau%2Dforte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de gravure par lequel l’image est creusée sur une plaque de métal par l’action corrosive de l’acide [...] 2, record 5, French, - eau%2Dforte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'artiste recouvre d’abord la planche d’un vernis dur que les acides n’ attaqueront pas. Le graveur prend ensuite une pointe d’acier fine et dessine son motif sur ce vernis, mais sans que sa pointe n’ entame la surface du métal. L'image à imprimer correspond aux parties du cuivre ainsi mises à nu. La planche gravée est ensuite plongée dans un bain d’acide qui attaque les parties du métal qui ne sont pas protégées-c'est la morsure. Le temps plus ou moins long que la planche passe dans l'acide détermine la profondeur des traits. 3, record 5, French, - eau%2Dforte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L’eau-forte est l’un des plus importants procédés de la gravure en creux. 4, record 5, French, - eau%2Dforte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grabados (Artes)
- Impresión intaglio
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aguafuerte
1, record 5, Spanish, aguafuerte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento de grabado en hueco que sólo se emplea [...] para ediciones de arte. 1, record 5, Spanish, - aguafuerte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En una plancha metálica cubierta con una capa de sustancia resistente a los ácidos, se traza el dibujo con un punzón que elimina dicha sustancia y pone el metal al descubierto. Expuesta entonces la plancha a la acción del agua fuerte [...], el metal será atacado y mostrará en hueco los detalles del dibujo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - aguafuerte
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-02-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Economic Geology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chemical clinometer
1, record 6, English, chemical%20clinometer
proposal
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- chemical inclinometer 1, record 6, English, chemical%20inclinometer
proposal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Géologie économique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- clinomètre chimique
1, record 6, French, clinom%C3%A8tre%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Clinomètres chimiques». Le principe de ces appareils est très simple : Un tube cylindrique partiellement rempli de liquide est descendu dans le forage. Son axe est parallèle à celui du forage. Si le trou est vertical, la surface du liquide est circulaire; dans le cas contraire, elle est elliptique. L'inclinaison du trou est déduite des caractéristiques de cette ellipse qui doit se matérialiser sur l'appareil arrêté à la profondeur voulue. Deux solutions sont possibles : soit utiliser un liquide qui se fige au bout d’un temps donné, gel colloïdal par exemple, soit matérialiser la position de la surface libre par une coloration ou une attaque chimique. 1, record 6, French, - clinom%C3%A8tre%20chimique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour mesurer l’inclinaison verticale, on utilise des clinomètres. 1, record 6, French, - clinom%C3%A8tre%20chimique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-05-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- frontal attack
1, record 7, English, frontal%20attack
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- attaque en profondeur
1, record 7, French, attaque%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- ataque frontal
1, record 7, Spanish, ataque%20frontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-07-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- deep strike
1, record 8, English, deep%20strike
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- forward on force attack 2, record 8, English, forward%20on%20force%20attack
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proposed NATO strategy forward on force attack, also known as deep strike is based on the assumption of a winnable nuclear war. 2, record 8, English, - deep%20strike
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- offensive en profondeur
1, record 8, French, offensive%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- frappe en profondeur 2, record 8, French, frappe%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
- attaque des arrières 3, record 8, French, attaque%20des%20arri%C3%A8res
feminine noun
- attaque en profondeur 4, record 8, French, attaque%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-01-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Astronautics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cooling hole
1, record 9, English, cooling%20hole
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The redesigned turbine blades with a zig-zag shroud and increased blade depth between the leading edge and the first cooling hole have proved to be satisfactory. 1, record 9, English, - cooling%20hole
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Astronautique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- orifice de refroidissement 1, record 9, French, orifice%20de%20refroidissement
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- trou de suintement 2, record 9, French, trou%20de%20suintement
correct, masculine noun
- trou de refroidissement 3, record 9, French, trou%20de%20refroidissement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nouvelles aubes de turbine qui ont un renforcement en zigzag et une plus grande profondeur entre le bord d’attaque et le premier orifice de refroidissement, se sont révélées satisfaisantes. 1, record 9, French, - orifice%20de%20refroidissement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-07-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- exploitation
1, record 10, English, exploitation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth. 2, record 10, English, - exploitation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exploitation: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 10, English, - exploitation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- exploitation
1, record 10, French, exploitation
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération offensive généralement exécutée à la suite d’une attaque réussie en vue de désorganiser l'ennemi en profondeur. 2, record 10, French, - exploitation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exploitation : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 10, French, - exploitation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- explotación
1, record 10, Spanish, explotaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operación ofensiva que normalmente sigue a un ataque con éxito y se diseña para desorganizar al enemigo en profundidad . 1, record 10, Spanish, - explotaci%C3%B3n
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-10-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- deep attack
1, record 11, English, deep%20attack
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- attaque en profondeur
1, record 11, French, attaque%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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