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TECHNIQUE BROSSAGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sweeping technique
1, record 1, English, sweeping%20technique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- brushing technique 2, record 1, English, brushing%20technique
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The method to sweep or brush the ice in front of a moving rock; the ideal way of making it or the way adopted by a curler or a team to do so. 2, record 1, English, - sweeping%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The technique comprises the way of holding the broom or brush, the sweeping or brushing power against the ice, the movements, continuous or in sequences, and the number of curlers, one, two or three, sweeping or brushing in front of a moving rock. 2, record 1, English, - sweeping%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sweeping, brushing: For a curler or curlers of a team, the more or less vigorous rubbing of the ice with a broom or brush ahead of a team's delivered rock to speed its course or make it travel farther, or to keep it from curling or pivoting more than desired, thus from deviating from its path; or in front of an opponent's delivered rock, after it crosses the tee line, to try to take it out of the house. 2, record 1, English, - sweeping%20technique
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- technique de balayage
1, record 1, French, technique%20de%20balayage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- technique de brossage 1, record 1, French, technique%20de%20brossage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Façon de s’y prendre pour balayer ou brosser la glace sur la trajectoire d’une pierre en mouvement; façon idéale de faire ou celle qu’adopte un curleur, une curleuse, ou une équipe. 2, record 1, French, - technique%20de%20balayage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La technique comprend la façon de tenir le balai ou la brosse, le dosage de la puissance de frottement contre la glace, la séquence des mouvements, en continu ou par saccades, et le nombre de curleurs ou curleuses, un, deux ou trois, à balayer ou brosser devant une pierre en mouvement. 2, record 1, French, - technique%20de%20balayage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
balayage, brossage : Pour un, une ou les curleurs ou curleuses d’une équipe, le frottement plus ou moins énergique de la glace avec un balai ou une brosse sur la trajectoire d’une pierre lancée; devant une pierre de leur équipe, pour accélérer son mouvement ou prolonger sa trajectoire ou faire en sorte qu’elle pivote moins sur elle-même, l’empêchant ainsi de dévier; devant une pierre adverse, une fois qu’elle a traversé la ligne du T, pour tenter de la sortir de la maison. 2, record 1, French, - technique%20de%20balayage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- attrition
1, record 2, English, attrition
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The wearing away of tooth substance (enamel, dentin or cementum) under the stress of chewing (mastication). 1, record 2, English, - attrition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It can also be caused by incorrect tooth brushing. 1, record 2, English, - attrition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- attrition
1, record 2, French, attrition
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usure fonctionnelle des tissus dentaires (émail, dentine ou cément) par la friction (mastication). 1, record 2, French, - attrition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'attrition peut aussi provenir d’une mauvaise technique de brossage des dents. 1, record 2, French, - attrition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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