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FOUIR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Planting Techniques (Farming)
- Archaeology
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- digging stick
1, record 1, English, digging%20stick
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- digging stock 2, record 1, English, digging%20stock
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A primitive agricultural implement consisting of a pointed stick sometimes weighted with a perforated stone or equipped with a crossbar upon which the digger stops. 1, record 1, English, - digging%20stick
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de plantation
- Archéologie
- Outillage agricole et horticole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bâton fouisseur
1, record 1, French, b%C3%A2ton%20fouisseur
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bâton à fouir 2, record 1, French, b%C3%A2ton%20%C3%A0%20fouir
correct
- bâton à fouiller 3, record 1, French, b%C3%A2ton%20%C3%A0%20fouiller
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] instrument le plus primitif des techniques agricoles. (Le bâton fouisseur sert à remuer superficiellement le sol et à y introduire les graines de semence; il peut s’emmancher sur une pierre pour en faciliter le maniement.) 1, record 1, French, - b%C3%A2ton%20fouisseur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas de plantación
- Arqueología
- Aperos agrícolas e implementos de horticultura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- plantador
1, record 1, Spanish, plantador
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- agada 1, record 1, Spanish, agada
feminine noun
- barra (de acero) 2, record 1, Spanish, barra%20%28de%20acero%29
feminine noun
- latilla (de madera dura) 2, record 1, Spanish, latilla%20%28de%20madera%20dura%29
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A golpe se siembran los granos gruesos abriendo previamente el hoyo, donde han de colocarse, en número variable, por medio de un plantador o la misma azada, que se clava para ahuecar la tierra tirando hacia atrás y aprisionar el grano cuando se saca aquélla. 3, record 1, Spanish, - plantador
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La siembra a barra consiste en hacer un agujero con una barra de acero o una latilla de madera dura, y en depositar en él la semilla, sobre todo para el maíz y en terrenos montañosos, donde se siembran las laderas. 4, record 1, Spanish, - plantador
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pig Raising
Record 2, Main entry term, English
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des porcs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surtout en parlant des animaux, creuser (la terre, le sol). 2, record 2, French, - fouir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
au Canada, fouiller-le sol en parlant d’un porc chez les porcs coureurs, le bouclage a intérêt à être effectué vers l'âge de 4 mois, parfois même plus tôt si l'on s’aperçoit que quelques sujets commencent à fouir. 3, record 2, French, - fouir
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado porcino
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- hozar
1, record 2, Spanish, hozar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- hocicar 1, record 2, Spanish, hocicar
correct
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-08-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fossorial
1, record 3, English, fossorial
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fossorious 1, record 3, English, fossorious
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
adapted to digging. 1, record 3, English, - fossorial
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
a fossorial foot; a fossorial mammal. 1, record 3, English, - fossorial
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opposed to cursorial. 1, record 3, English, - fossorial
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fouisseur
1, record 3, French, fouisseur
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) qui est propre à fouir. 1, record 3, French, - fouisseur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pattes fouisseuses, pattes de certains animaux (taupes, édentés, etc.) conformées pour fouiller la terre. 1, record 3, French, - fouisseur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1980-08-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- phoronid worms 1, record 4, English, phoronid%20worms
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a particularly primitive body type, represented by living phoronid worms, the regions correspond to a long trunk in which the coelom is used in burrowing and to tentacular crown that is employed in feeding. 1, record 4, English, - phoronid%20worms
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Phoronidiens 1, record 4, French, Phoronidiens
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chez un type particulièrement primitif, représenté par les Phoronidiens actuels, il n’ existe que deux régions, un long tronc, dont le coelome se sert pour fouir, et une couronne de tentacules utilisés pour la nutrition. 1, record 4, French, - Phoronidiens
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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