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CAMBRE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- camber
1, record 1, English, camber
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The slight arch along its (ski) length - is designed to distribute your weight from tip to tail, avoiding a concentration of pressure directly under your feet and producing a "shock-absorber" effect that can vary from ski to ski. 2, record 1, English, - camber
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The camber is the natural curve of the ski which assists in distributing the skier's weight over its length. It is positive when curved in a concave fashion towards the snow and negative in a convex fashion. 2, record 1, English, - camber
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Known as camber, the resistance of the ski to being pressed flat against the surface is a critical measure of quality and utility, one that varies according to each style of skiing. 3, record 1, English, - camber
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Skiing: The finished product combines speed and comfort through modern camber, optimum flex and high speed base. 4, record 1, English, - camber
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 1, French, cambrure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cambre 2, record 1, French, cambre
correct, masculine noun
- cintre 3, record 1, French, cintre
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme incurvée du ski qui fait que deux skis placés semelle contre semelle se trouvent séparés, à mi-hauteur, par un écart de plusieurs centimètres. 2, record 1, French, - cambrure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Appelée ordinairement le cambre par les skieurs, est la déflexion naturelle qui apparaît au centre du ski lorsque celui-ci n'est pas chargé. Cette déflexion permet de garder une pression positive à la spatule et à l'arrière en terrain uniforme. À rigidité égale, plus la cambrure est grande, plus la pression à l'avant et à l'arrière est importante. 4, record 1, French, - cambrure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wood Industries
- Rough Carpentry
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bowed
1, record 2, English, bowed
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bow: the longitudinal curvature of a rod, bar, or tube. 2, record 2, English, - bowed
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du bois
- Charpenterie
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arqué
1, record 2, French, arqu%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cambré 2, record 2, French, cambr%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une pièce de bois qui est courbée dans le sens de sa longueur. 3, record 2, French, - arqu%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria maderera
- Carpintería
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- arqueado 1, record 2, Spanish, arqueado
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-11-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diving
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- arched
1, record 3, English, arched
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plongeon
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salto (Deportes acuáticos y náuticos)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- arqueada
1, record 3, Spanish, arqueada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- arched 1, record 4, English, arched
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a special feature of the foot associated with a high instep and a curved waist. In its absence, the foot is more or less flat. (The Leather Worker, Montreal, 1922) 1, record 4, English, - arched
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caractéristique spéciale du pied, résultant d'un cou-de-pied et d'une cambrure incurvés. De son absence résulte un pied plus ou moins plat. 1, record 4, French, - cambr%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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