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EPREUVE COUCHEE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-06-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Shooting (Sports)
- Disabled Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- paralympic shooting
1, record 1, English, paralympic%20shooting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the 12 paralympic shooting events, six are open to both women and men, three are open to women only and three are open to men only. 1, record 1, English, - paralympic%20shooting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Shooting has been part of the Paralympic Games since Toronto 1976 ... 2, record 1, English, - paralympic%20shooting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tir (Sports)
- Sports adaptés
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tir paralympique
1, record 1, French, tir%20paralympique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tir paralympique comprend des épreuves de tir à la carabine et au pistolet. Dans les deux cas, les concurrents visent une cible avec des anneaux située à une distance de 10, 25 ou 50 mètres. Selon l'épreuve, les athlètes doivent tirer en position debout, agenouillée ou couchée. Il y a des épreuves masculines, féminines et mixtes. 1, record 1, French, - tir%20paralympique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le tir fait partie des Jeux Paralympiques depuis les Jeux de Toronto en 1976 ... 1, record 1, French, - tir%20paralympique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rifle
1, record 2, English, rifle
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rifle shooting 2, record 2, English, rifle%20shooting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shooting involves three disciplines: pistol, rifle and shotgun. In pistol and rifle, competitors shoot at a ringed target from 10, 25 or 50 metres away, and depending on the event, in either a standing, kneeling or prone position. 3, record 2, English, - rifle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rifle: official term of the Pan American Games. 4, record 2, English, - rifle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Tir (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tir à la carabine
1, record 2, French, tir%20%C3%A0%20la%20carabine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carabine 2, record 2, French, carabine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sport de tir comprend trois disciplines : pistolet, carabine et fusil. Aux épreuves de pistolet et de carabine, les compétiteurs doivent atteindre des cibles placées à des distances de 10, 25 ou 50 m et, selon l'épreuve, en position debout, agenouillée ou couchée sur le ventre. 2, record 2, French, - tir%20%C3%A0%20la%20carabine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- rifle
1, record 2, Spanish, rifle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hay tres disciplinas separadas en tiro: pistola, rifle y escopeta. [...] En las categorías de pistola y rifle, los competidores le disparan a una diana con anillos a 10, 25 o 50 metros de distancia, y según la modalidad, lo hacen parados, arrodillados o tendidos sobre el estómago. 1, record 2, Spanish, - rifle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rifle: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - rifle
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pistol
1, record 3, English, pistol
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A handgun in which the chamber is part of the barrel. 2, record 3, English, - pistol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shooting involves three disciplines: pistol, rifle and shotgun. In pistol and rifle, competitors shoot at a ringed target from 10, 25 or 50 metres away, and depending on the event, in either a standing, kneeling or prone position. 3, record 3, English, - pistol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pistol: official term of the Pan American Games. 4, record 3, English, - pistol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pistolet
1, record 3, French, pistolet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arme de poing dont la chambre est à même le canon. 2, record 3, French, - pistolet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sport de tir comprend trois disciplines : pistolet, carabine et fusil. Aux épreuves de pistolet et de carabine, les compétiteurs doivent atteindre des cibles placées à des distances de 10, 25 ou 50 m et, selon l'épreuve, en position debout, agenouillée ou couchée sur le ventre. 3, record 3, French, - pistolet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pistolet : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 4, record 3, French, - pistolet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pistola
1, record 3, Spanish, pistola
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arma de fuego de cañón corto, ligera, [...] que lleva una provisión de balas en su culata hueca y se carga haciendo retroceder el cañón [...] 2, record 3, Spanish, - pistola
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hay tres disciplinas separadas en tiro: pistola, rifle y escopeta. [...] En las categorías de pistola y rifle, los competidores le disparan a una diana con anillos a 10, 25 o 50 metros de distancia, y según la modalidad, lo hacen parados, arrodillados o tendidos sobre el estómago. 3, record 3, Spanish, - pistola
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pistola: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 4, record 3, Spanish, - pistola
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-07-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shooting
1, record 4, English, shooting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shooting involves three disciplines: pistol, rifle and shotgun. In pistol and rifle, competitors shoot at a ringed target from 10, 25 or 50 metres away, and depending on the event, in either a standing, kneeling or prone position. 2, record 4, English, - shooting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shooting: official term of the Pan American Games. 3, record 4, English, - shooting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tir (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tir
1, record 4, French, tir
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sport de tir comprend trois disciplines : pistolet, carabine et fusil. Aux épreuves de pistolet et de carabine, les compétiteurs doivent atteindre des cibles placées à des distances de 10, 25 ou 50 m et, selon l'épreuve, en position debout, agenouillée ou couchée sur le ventre. 2, record 4, French, - tir
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiro
1, record 4, Spanish, tiro
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hay tres disciplinas separadas en tiro: pistola, rifle y escopeta. [...] En las categorías de pistola y rifle, los competidores le disparan a una diana con anillos a 10, 25 o 50 metros de distancia, y según la modalidad, lo hacen parados, arrodillados o tendidos sobre el estómago. 2, record 4, Spanish, - tiro
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tiro: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 3, record 4, Spanish, - tiro
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-03-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- coated print
1, record 5, English, coated%20print
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- épreuve couchée
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9preuve%20couch%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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