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BOTTER [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
- Handball
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dribble
1, record 1, English, dribble
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Move a ball along continuously by bouncing it with one hand while running, walking or standing. 2, record 1, English, - dribble
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Dribble the ball. 3, record 1, English, - dribble
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
- Handball
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dribbler
1, record 1, French, dribbler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faire rebondir le ballon sur le plancher tout en courant et en s’esquivant. 2, record 1, French, - dribbler
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour amener le ballon à proximité du but, les joueurs peuvent soit le passer à l’un de leurs coéquipiers, soit avancer en dribblant. Le dribble est le fait, pour un joueur d’avancer avec la balle en la faisant rebondir sur le sol, mais sans jamais porter le ballon. 3, record 1, French, - dribbler
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les petits joueurs ont un avantage lorsqu’il est question de dribbler [...] Plus votre main est près du sol, plus il est facile de dribbler. 2, record 1, French, - dribbler
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les joueurs peuvent passer le ballon, le lancer, le frapper, le rouler ou le «dribbler»; ils n’ ont cependant pas le droit de le botter ou de le porter. 4, record 1, French, - dribbler
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Básquetbol
- Balonmano
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- regatear
1, record 1, Spanish, regatear
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- driblar 2, record 1, Spanish, driblar
correct
- hacer un regate 3, record 1, Spanish, hacer%20un%20regate
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Botar el balón por delante del cuerpo, sin mirarlo, con las yemas de los dedos [y] las piernas [...] flexionadas, y una un poco más adelantada, [...] para evitar con [el] cuerpo que el contrario [...] quite el balón [o bien], para avanzar rápidamente con el balón hacia la canasta [...] 3, record 1, Spanish, - regatear
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-05-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- kick the ball intentionally at an opponent
1, record 2, English, kick%20the%20ball%20intentionally%20at%20an%20opponent
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If done in a careless, reckless manner or using excessive force, it is considered a cautionable unsporting behaviour. 1, record 2, English, - kick%20the%20ball%20intentionally%20at%20an%20opponent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- botter intentionnellement le ballon contre un adversaire
1, record 2, French, botter%20intentionnellement%20le%20ballon%20contre%20un%20adversaire
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lancer intentionnellement le ballon contre un adversaire 1, record 2, French, lancer%20intentionnellement%20le%20ballon%20contre%20un%20adversaire
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si effectué avec une frappe irresponsable ou violente, cela est considéré comme un comportement antisportif passible d’avertissement. 1, record 2, French, - botter%20intentionnellement%20le%20ballon%20contre%20un%20adversaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- patear intencionadamente el balón contra un adversario
1, record 2, Spanish, patear%20intencionadamente%20el%20bal%C3%B3n%20contra%20un%20adversario
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si se hace de manera imprudente, temeraria, o con uso de fuerza excesiva, ese acto es considerado como conducta antideportiva merecedora de amonestación. 1, record 2, Spanish, - patear%20intencionadamente%20el%20bal%C3%B3n%20contra%20un%20adversario
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- boot the ball
1, record 3, English, boot%20the%20ball
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- kick the ball 2, record 3, English, kick%20the%20ball
correct, verb
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- botter le ballon
1, record 3, French, botter%20le%20ballon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- frapper le ballon 2, record 3, French, frapper%20le%20ballon
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Botter le ballon au loin ou l'emporter avec soi après que l'arbitre a stoppé le jeu. 3, record 3, French, - botter%20le%20ballon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol norteamericano
- Fútbol
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- patear el balón
1, record 3, Spanish, patear%20el%20bal%C3%B3n
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Body Movements (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fundamental movement skill
1, record 4, English, fundamental%20movement%20skill
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FMS 1, record 4, English, FMS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fundamental movement skills of throwing, catching, jumping, striking, running, kicking, agility, and balance and coordination, form the basis for future sport skill development and for the life-long enjoyment of physical activity. 1, record 4, English, - fundamental%20movement%20skill
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mouvements du corps (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- habileté liée aux fondements du mouvement
1, record 4, French, habilet%C3%A9%20li%C3%A9e%20aux%20fondements%20du%20mouvement
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- HFM 1, record 4, French, HFM
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les habiletés liées aux fondements du mouvement(c.-à-d. lancer, attraper, sauter, frapper, courir, botter, l'agilité, l'équilibre et la coordination) représentent la base sur laquelle reposeront le développement des habiletés sportives et une appréciation de l'activité physique tout au long de la vie. 1, record 4, French, - habilet%C3%A9%20li%C3%A9e%20aux%20fondements%20du%20mouvement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-04-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- kick the ball away
1, record 5, English, kick%20the%20ball%20away
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cautionable unsporting behaviour for delaying the restart of play. 1, record 5, English, - kick%20the%20ball%20away
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- botter le ballon au loin
1, record 5, French, botter%20le%20ballon%20au%20loin
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comportement antisportif passible d’avertissement pour avoir retardé la reprise du jeu. 1, record 5, French, - botter%20le%20ballon%20au%20loin
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- patear el balón lejos
1, record 5, Spanish, patear%20el%20bal%C3%B3n%20lejos
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conducta antideportiva merecedora de amonestación por retardar la reanudación del juego. 1, record 5, Spanish, - patear%20el%20bal%C3%B3n%20lejos
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-04-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- kick the ball forward
1, record 6, English, kick%20the%20ball%20forward
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- botter le ballon en direction du but adverse
1, record 6, French, botter%20le%20ballon%20en%20direction%20du%20but%20adverse
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- patear el balón hacia delante
1, record 6, Spanish, patear%20el%20bal%C3%B3n%20hacia%20delante
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cow kick
1, record 7, English, cow%20kick
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- botter
1, record 7, French, botter
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frapper en arrière avec un seul postérieur. 1, record 7, French, - botter
Record 7, Key term(s)
- botter en vache
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- place kicker
1, record 8, English, place%20kicker
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A player who specializes in kicking the ball placed in a standing position on the ground to put the ball in play to begin a game or to score a field goal or conversion by means of a place kick. 2, record 8, English, - place%20kicker
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- botteur de placement
1, record 8, French, botteur%20de%20placement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- botteur de précision 1, record 8, French, botteur%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécialiste à botter le ballon en position stationnaire au sol et dont on utilise les services pour le botté d’envoi en début de match ou après un touché, ou dans les tentatives de converti(1 point ajouté aux 6 points d’un touché) ou de placement(3 points pour faire passer le ballon entre les poteaux des buts). 2, record 8, French, - botteur%20de%20placement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il faut un «botteur de précision» pour réussir comme «botteur de placement». 2, record 8, French, - botteur%20de%20placement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-02-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
- Men's Clothing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- boot hose 1, record 9, English, boot%20hose
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- boot stocking 2, record 9, English, boot%20stocking
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Legwear of white linen with wide lace frills which hung over leather tops of boots. 1, record 9, English, - boot%20hose
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Vêtements pour hommes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bas à botte
1, record 9, French, bas%20%C3%A0%20botte
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- bas à botter 2, record 9, French, bas%20%C3%A0%20botter
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bas en drap ou en cuir, très longs et très évasés et retombant sur le repli de la botte. 3, record 9, French, - bas%20%C3%A0%20botte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-01-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
i.e. balling up of snow under the ski 1, record 10, English, - clump
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- botter 1, record 10, French, botter
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accumuler de la neige sous le ski 1, record 10, French, - botter
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-11-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- punt
1, record 11, English, punt
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
As a kick in football made esp. on fourth down to gain ground when relinquishing possession of the ball. 1, record 11, English, - punt
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- botte
1, record 11, French, botte
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de botter, de frapper le ballon du pied. 1, record 11, French, - botte
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme employé de plus en plus au lieu de coup de botte. 1, record 11, French, - botte
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- toe-booting 1, record 12, English, toe%2Dbooting
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- botter le ballon avec la pointe du pied 1, record 12, French, botter%20le%20ballon%20avec%20la%20pointe%20du%20pied
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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