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EPREUVE BARRAGE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-04-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swim-off
1, record 1, English, swim%2Doff
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A race held for the express purpose of resolving a tie, as a result of Preliminaries, for the last qualifying starting position(s) or alternate position(s) in a Final, Semi-Final, or Consolation Final. 2, record 1, English, - swim%2Doff
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Times made in a Swim-Off ... may not elevate any of the contestants beyond the highest qualifying position in dispute. 3, record 1, English, - swim%2Doff
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Natation
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- éliminatoire
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9liminatoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Course qui vise essentiellement à [départager] ex-æquo survenu lors de préliminaires et à déterminer qui occupera la ou les dernières positions de départ ou, qui sera remplaçant dans une finale, une demi-finale ou une finale de consolation. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9liminatoire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les temps réalisés par les nageurs au cours d’une éliminatoire [...] ne peuvent placer aucun des concurrents au-dessus de la position de qualification qui est contestée. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9liminatoire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme est propre à la natation; dans la plupart des sports, cette épreuve est appelée «barrage». 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9liminatoire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- competition with jump-off
1, record 2, English, competition%20with%20jump%2Doff
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- jump-off 2, record 2, English, jump%2Doff
correct, noun
- jump off 3, record 2, English, jump%20off
noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extra round to break a tie for first place after the final round of show jumping competition. 4, record 2, English, - competition%20with%20jump%2Doff
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épreuve avec barrage
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20avec%20barrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- épreuve de barrage 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20barrage
correct, feminine noun
- barrage 3, record 2, French, barrage
correct, masculine noun
- épreuve de précision 4, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compétition supplémentaire destinée à départager une égalité pour la première place après la finale [de saut d’obstacles]. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20avec%20barrage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les classes de Table A, en cas d’égalité on détermine le gagnant par un barrage(jump-off). [...] En épreuve de barrage, le cavalier dépassant la limite de temps est pénalisé d’une faute par seconde. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20avec%20barrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba con desempate
1, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20con%20desempate
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- desempate 2, record 2, Spanish, desempate
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ronda adicional que se lleva a cabo para desempatar el primer lugar después de la última ronda de la competencia [de salto de obstáculos]. 3, record 2, Spanish, - prueba%20con%20desempate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sólo los participantes que hayan empatado para el primer puesto después de uno o varios recorridos previos de la misma prueba pueden tomar parte en un desempate. Los participantes deben montar en el desempate el mismo caballo del recorrido inicial. 4, record 2, Spanish, - prueba%20con%20desempate
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- red flag
1, record 3, English, red%20flag
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Within the race, Press vehicles shall follow all instructions given to them by the Race Managers. They may, in no case, cross a barrier (red flag) unless they have received prior permission so to do. 2, record 3, English, - red%20flag
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- drapeau rouge
1, record 3, French, drapeau%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En course, les voitures de presse doivent suivre les directives qui leur sont imposées par les directeurs de course et d’épreuve. Ils ne peuvent en aucun cas franchir un barrage(drapeau rouge), si ce n’ est après en avoir reçu l'autorisation. 2, record 3, French, - drapeau%20rouge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bandera roja
1, record 3, Spanish, bandera%20roja
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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