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FRAPPE PRECISION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- precision strike missile
1, record 1, English, precision%20strike%20missile
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PrSM 1, record 1, English, PrSM
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The PrSM is a surface-to-surface missile that will provide commanders with an all-weather, cluster-munition-compliant capability to attack critical and time-sensitive area and point targets. 2, record 1, English, - precision%20strike%20missile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The precision strike missile (PrSM) is the U.S. Army's next-generation surface-to-surface missile system, designed to deliver extended-range, high-precision firepower against high-value and time-sensitive targets in highly contested environments. 3, record 1, English, - precision%20strike%20missile
Record 1, Key term(s)
- precision-strike missile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- missile de frappe de précision
1, record 1, French, missile%20de%20frappe%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PrSM 2, record 1, French, PrSM
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'armée [prévoit] lancer un missile à longue portée capable de frapper des cibles terrestres et maritimes en mouvement d’ici 2027. L'année dernière, l'armée a déployé la première étape de son missile de frappe de précision(PrSM), qui peut potentiellement atteindre des portées bien supérieures à 500 kilomètres. Le service développe également un chercheur qui permettrait au PrSM de frapper des navires. 2, record 1, French, - missile%20de%20frappe%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tennis racquet
1, record 2, English, tennis%20racquet
correct, Canada, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tennis racket 2, record 2, English, tennis%20racket
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The parts of a tennis racquet are the head, rim, face, neck, butt/butt cap, handle, and strings. 3, record 2, English, - tennis%20racquet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Changes in the game have been directly linked to changes in the tennis racket itself, which have made strokes more powerful and accurate with more pronounced spin effects. The interaction of the racket's components and the size of the frame, the strings, and the grip influence the accuracy of the stroke, absorption of vibration, and speed of stroke execution. 4, record 2, English, - tennis%20racquet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- raquette de tennis
1, record 2, French, raquette%20de%20tennis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accessoire de tennis utilisé pour frapper les balles et formé d’un manche au bout duquel un cadre ovale est garni d’un tamis cordé. 2, record 2, French, - raquette%20de%20tennis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'évolution du jeu est directement liée à l'évolution de la raquette de tennis elle-même. Les coups sont devenus plus puissants, plus précis avec des effets de balle plus prononcés. Ainsi, l'interaction des composantes et des dimensions du cadre, du tamis et du manche influence la précision de la frappe, l'absorption des vibrations et la vitesse d’exécution d’une technique. 3, record 2, French, - raquette%20de%20tennis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- raqueta de tenis
1, record 2, Spanish, raqueta%20de%20tenis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- raqueta 2, record 2, Spanish, raqueta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-04-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Military Tactics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deep attack weapon
1, record 3, English, deep%20attack%20weapon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - deep%20attack%20weapon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Tactique militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arme d’attaque en profondeur
1, record 3, French, arme%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- arme de frappe en profondeur 2, record 3, French, arme%20de%20frappe%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - arme%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20en%20profondeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- half-volley
1, record 4, English, half%2Dvolley
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- half-volley kick 2, record 4, English, half%2Dvolley%20kick
correct
- half-volley shot 2, record 4, English, half%2Dvolley%20shot
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] strike [of] the ball a split-second after it hits the ground ... if the rhythm and control are there the timing will be right and the power will follow. 3, record 4, English, - half%2Dvolley
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- demi-volée
1, record 4, French, demi%2Dvol%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- frappe de demi-volée 2, record 4, French, frappe%20de%20demi%2Dvol%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- tir en demi-volée 3, record 4, French, tir%20en%20demi%2Dvol%C3%A9e%20
correct, masculine noun
- tir de demi-volée 3, record 4, French, tir%20de%20demi%2Dvol%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] frappe du ballon avec le pied immédiatement après son contact avec le sol. 4, record 4, French, - demi%2Dvol%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Frappe de demi-volée. [...] il faut [...] de la précision, de l'adresse, de l'équilibre et de la concentration [...] Cette frappe [...] peut être très puissante [...] lorsqu'elle est bien faite [...] 5, record 4, French, - demi%2Dvol%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiro de media volea
1, record 4, Spanish, tiro%20de%20media%20volea
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- media volea 1, record 4, Spanish, media%20volea%20
correct, masculine noun
- semivolea 2, record 4, Spanish, semivolea
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Patada dada a la pelota justo cuando comienza a rebotar. 1, record 4, Spanish, - tiro%20de%20media%20volea
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-05-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Target Acquisition
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- precision strike
1, record 5, English, precision%20strike
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- frappe de précision
1, record 5, French, frappe%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-05-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- heavyhitter
1, record 6, English, heavyhitter
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hard hitter 2, record 6, English, hard%20hitter
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Much of the talk these days is about the right string gauge for different styles of player. Heavy hitters, who use lots of topspin, are usually better off with a thick gauge (usually 15 or 140 mm. thick). Less powerful players who use more touch and feel in their game, are probably better off with 16 gauge (130 mm) or 17 gauge (120 mm) strings. 1, record 6, English, - heavyhitter
Record 6, Key term(s)
- heavy hitter
- big hitter
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- frappe-fort
1, record 6, French, frappe%2Dfort
correct, masculine noun, masculine and feminine noun, invariable
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- cogneur 2, record 6, French, cogneur
correct, masculine noun
- cogneuse 3, record 6, French, cogneuse
correct, feminine noun
- casseur 4, record 6, French, casseur
correct, masculine noun
- casseuse 3, record 6, French, casseuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de joueur de tennis qui possède une excellente frappe de balle et par conséquent manque souvent de «touche» et de précision. Cette catégorie de joueur oblige son adversaire à se défendre et à contre-attaquer. 5, record 6, French, - frappe%2Dfort
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cordages pour tous types de jeu [...] Polyester, Kevlar pour «Casseurs» [...] 4, record 6, French, - frappe%2Dfort
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En épousant la défaite, il a perdu sa réputation de cogneur laborieux. 6, record 6, French, - frappe%2Dfort
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
laborieux cogneur de fond de court. 5, record 6, French, - frappe%2Dfort
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- jugador pegador
1, record 6, Spanish, jugador%20pegador
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- jugadora pegadora 2, record 6, Spanish, jugadora%20pegadora
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jugador pegador es aquel que golpea la pelota siempre, no suele dar tregua ni descanso a su oponente y su máxima es: «La mejor defensa es el ataque.». En el tenis moderno, o de actualidad, los jugadores adoptan cada vez más este estilo de juego. 1, record 6, Spanish, - jugador%20pegador
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- choke
1, record 7, English, choke
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- choke on one's bat 2, record 7, English, choke%20on%20one%27s%20bat
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For the batter, to shorten his grip on the handle of a baseball bat by holding it nearer the barrel. 3, record 7, English, - choke
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In doing so, he reduces the effective weight on the bat but having a better control, he often places the ball in the infield between the pitcher's mound and the home plate, so that it is possible for him to reach the first base before the pitcher or the catcher can grab the ball and throw it to the first base to put him out. 3, record 7, English, - choke
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- couper son bâton
1, record 7, French, couper%20son%20b%C3%A2ton
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tenir le bâton plus près du point de frappe qu'à l'accoutumée pour pouvoir frapper la balle avec plus de précision. 2, record 7, French, - couper%20son%20b%C3%A2ton
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce faisant, le frappeur réduit sa puissance de frappe mais arrive habituellement à placer la balle au champ intérieur, souvent entre le monticule et le marbre, ce qui lui permet de rejoindre le premier but avant que le frappeur ou le receveur ne parvienne à capter la balle pour la lancer au premier but en vue du retrait. 3, record 7, French, - couper%20son%20b%C3%A2ton
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-01-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Neology and Linguistic Borrowing
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- surgical hit
1, record 8, English, surgical%20hit
proposal
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Néologie et emprunts
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- frappe chirurgicale
1, record 8, French, frappe%20chirurgicale
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervention militaire effectuée avec précision et minutie. 2, record 8, French, - frappe%20chirurgicale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En principe, le 29 janvier dans la nuit, un raid de bombardiers américains mettait un terme à la principale source de pollution, celle de Sea Island. Une frappe chirurgicale sur la station de pompage d’Al-Ahmadi a stoppé les déversements sauvages. 1, record 8, French, - frappe%20chirurgicale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Procédé de formation : déplacement(changement complet de sens) par analogie à la précision exigée de la chirurgie médicale + Composition(frappe + chirurgical). 2, record 8, French, - frappe%20chirurgicale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
mission de frappe chirurgicale 3, record 8, French, - frappe%20chirurgicale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-01-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- strike accuracy
1, record 9, English, strike%20accuracy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- précision de frappe
1, record 9, French, pr%C3%A9cision%20de%20frappe
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Pendant la guerre du Golfe] l'atout le plus précieux fut la précision de frappe. Les nouvelles technologies de guidage ont permis la mise au point de munitions pouvant atteindre leur objectif avec une précision remarquable, que ce soit au moyen d’aéronefs, de missiles de croisière ou de pièces d’artillerie. 2, record 9, French, - pr%C3%A9cision%20de%20frappe
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-08-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Advanced Technology Weapons
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- low-cost precision kill CRV7 rocket
1, record 10, English, low%2Dcost%20precision%20kill%20CRV7%20rocket
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- LCPK CRV7 rocket 2, record 10, English, LCPK%20CRV7%20rocket
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... ability to fire non line of sight (NLOS) missiles, low-cost precision kill (LCPK) CRV7 ... rockets and the current ... missiles. 1, record 10, English, - low%2Dcost%20precision%20kill%20CRV7%20rocket
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes de haute technicité
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- roquette CRV7 à frappe de précision à bas prix
1, record 10, French, roquette%20CRV7%20%C3%A0%20frappe%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20%C3%A0%20bas%20prix
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-08-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- carbon-carbon composite
1, record 11, English, carbon%2Dcarbon%20composite
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... carbon composites consisting of carbon fibers and carbonaceous matrix. 1, record 11, English, - carbon%2Dcarbon%20composite
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
carbon-carbon composites are being developed for a variety of military and aerospace applications. ... They are also a leading candidate material for prosthetic devices. 2, record 11, English, - carbon%2Dcarbon%20composite
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Because their properties are maintained to 2200°C, they represent a class of material with the highest potential for inert atmosphere or short-duration, high-temperature structural applications. 2, record 11, English, - carbon%2Dcarbon%20composite
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Plasturgie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- composite carbone-carbone
1, record 11, French, composite%20carbone%2Dcarbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- matériau composite carbone-carbone 2, record 11, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20carbone%2Dcarbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En juin 1995, la SEP signait un accord de coopération avec le motoriste Pratt & Whitney concernant notamment la conception et la fabrication d’un divergent déployable en composite carbone-carbone destiné au moteur RL10B-2, celui-ci devant propulser le second étage de la fusée Delta-3 de McDonnell Douglas. 3, record 11, French, - composite%20carbone%2Dcarbone
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La précision de frappe des ogives nucléaires nécessite un carénage anti-thermique en un matériau composite carbone-carbone de haute qualité. 2, record 11, French, - composite%20carbone%2Dcarbone
Record 11, Key term(s)
- matériau carbone-carbone
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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