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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Etiquette and Protocol
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- procession
1, record 1, English, procession
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number of people or vehicles, etc. moving forward in orderly succession, especially at a ceremony, demonstration or festivity. 2, record 1, English, - procession
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
coronation procession 3, record 1, English, - procession
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Étiquette et protocole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défilé
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cortège 2, record 1, French, cort%C3%A8ge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de personnes qui marchent, de voitures qui se succèdent, disposées en file. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Etiqueta y protocolo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- procesión
1, record 1, Spanish, procesi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sucesión de personas, animales o cosas que van lentamente uno tras otro formando una hilera. 2, record 1, Spanish, - procesi%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Con motivo de la coronación del rey Carlos III se celebrarán dos procesiones. En la primera, el rey y la reina consorte se dirigirán a la Abadía de Westminster en la carroza del Jubileo de Diamante; en la segunda, más larga, la pareja real utilizará la carroza de oro. 3, record 1, Spanish, - procesi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- defile
1, record 2, English, defile
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chokepoint 2, record 2, English, chokepoint
correct
- choke point 2, record 2, English, choke%20point
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A narrow way or passage along which troops can march only by files or with a narrow front. 3, record 2, English, - defile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Any natural or artificial feature or structure that creates a constricted route thereby restricting manoeuvre or movement. 2, record 2, English, - defile
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- défilé
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- passage obligé 1, record 2, French, passage%20oblig%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trait caractéristique de terrain, naturel ou artificiel, ou structure constituant une voie resserrée restreignant les manœuvres ou le mouvement. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défilé; passage obligé : termes et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
attendre l'ennemi à l'entrée d'un défilé, attendre l'ennemi aux portes d'un défilé, attendre l'ennemi au seuil d'un défilé, attendre l'ennemi à la sortie d'un défilé, attendre l'ennemi au débouché d'un défilé 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
surprendre l'ennemi à l'entrée d'un défilé, surprendre l'ennemi aux portes d'un défilé, surprendre l'ennemi au seuil d'un défilé, surprendre l'ennemi à la sortie d'un défilé, surprendre l'ennemi au débouché d'un défilé 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
dresser une embuscade à l'entrée d'un défilé, dresser une embuscade aux portes d'un défilé, dresser une embuscade au seuil d'un défilé, dresser une embuscade à la sortie d'un défilé, dresser une embuscade au débouché d'un défilé 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- post parade
1, record 3, English, post%20parade
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A parade of the horses in front of the public, on their way to the starting gate. 2, record 3, English, - post%20parade
Record 3, Key term(s)
- parade
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- défilé
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- parade 2, record 3, French, parade
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passage des concurrents devant le public avant la course. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après décision des commissaires seulement, certains chevaux peuvent en être dispensés en raison de leur nervosité. 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record 3, Key term(s)
- parade
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-10-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- parade march past
1, record 4, English, parade%20march%20past
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- march past 2, record 4, English, march%20past
correct
- march-past 3, record 4, English, march%2Dpast
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ceremonious procession or parade of marching units especially of troops that file in review before inspectors or spectators. 3, record 4, English, - parade%20march%20past
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- défilé
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parade d'unités militaires qui passent en colonne devant un chef militaire ou devant des spectateurs. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défilé : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-10-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- parade
1, record 5, English, parade
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The march past or drive past of military units during military ceremonies. 2, record 5, English, - parade
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The order of march of the units is established according to the order of precedence, but each branch maintains its own structure and specific rhythm. 2, record 5, English, - parade
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
parade: term to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 5, English, - parade
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- défilé
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement d'unités, à pied ou monté, lors d'une cérémonie militaire. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les unités défilent selon l'ordre de préséance, mais chaque branche conserve sa physionomie propre et son rythme particulier. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
défilé : terme d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-04-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- High Fashion (Clothing)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fashion show
1, record 6, English, fashion%20show
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fashion parade 2, record 6, English, fashion%20parade
correct
- dress parade 3, record 6, English, dress%20parade
correct
- show 4, record 6, English, show
correct
- catwalk show 5, record 6, English, catwalk%20show
correct
- showing 6, record 6, English, showing
correct
- presentation 1, record 6, English, presentation
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fashion show or showing or presentation. Exhibition of fashions in any line or lines from standpoint of style; usually in connection with showing the season's new merchandise 6, record 6, English, - fashion%20show
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
fashion show producer; fashion show director; performance art fashion show; fashion show management, etc. 7, record 6, English, - fashion%20show
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Haute couture
- Mode
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- défilé de mode
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20de%20mode
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- présentation de collection 2, record 6, French, pr%C3%A9sentation%20de%20collection
correct, feminine noun
- présentation de mode 2, record 6, French, pr%C3%A9sentation%20de%20mode
correct, feminine noun
- défilé 3, record 6, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- show 3, record 6, French, show
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un défilé de mode à Milan transformé en manifestation pour la paix. Le styliste italien Valentino a transformé un défilé de mode, lundi à Milan, en manifestation pour la paix [...] À l'issue du défilé de ses modèles, le couturier milanais, qui présentait sa collection automne-hiver 91-92, a fait revenir sur l'estrade ses mannequins, chacun portant un écriteau blanc sur lequel était écrit en plusieurs langues le mot «Paix». [...] les femmes du monde et les professionnels de la mode qui assistaient à ce défilé ont salué par des applaudissements prolongés ce geste [...]. (Source : Italie Golfe Mode; Milan; 15 janvier 1991.) 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20de%20mode
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Défilé. [...] la présentation de prestige, le défilé organisé pour mettre en valeur la collection auprès des professionnels, journalistes et grands acheteurs du monde entier. On ne soupçonne pas en voyant ce show de 45 minutes quel travail de précision est nécessaire pour réussir : le choix des mannequins, des coiffures, des maquillages, des chaussures, des bijoux, ceintures, collants [...] tous les accessoires. Il faut aussi choisir le lieu, la mise en scène, la musique, illustrer les cartes d'invitation, accueillir les divas de la Mode et les autres suivant le rang qu'elles méritent. 3, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20de%20mode
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des shows. 4, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20de%20mode
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
shows (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 5, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20de%20mode
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-01-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- roll past
1, record 7, English, roll%20past
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- drive past 2, record 7, English, drive%20past
correct
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- défilé
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-11-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography (General)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- defile
1, record 8, English, defile
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- defilee 2, record 8, English, defilee
correct, obsolete
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A narrow pass or gorge between mountains. 2, record 8, English, - defile
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- défilé
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couloir naturel encaissé, resserré. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défilé (étymologiquement) : tel qu'on n'y peut passer qu'à la file. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fleuve a creusé un défilé dans la roche. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Défilé en cul-de-sac, sans issue; défilé entre deux montagnes. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Cluse, col en défilé, formant un défilé. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 PHR
S'engager dans un défilé. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía física (Generalidades)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- desfiladero
1, record 8, Spanish, desfiladero
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paso estrecho y profundo entre montañas. 1, record 8, Spanish, - desfiladero
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- narrows
1, record 9, English, narrows
correct, noun, plural, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constricted section of water body. 1, record 9, English, - narrows
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peterson Narrows, Man. 1, record 9, English, - narrows
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually having strong tidal currents. Widely used. 1, record 9, English, - narrows
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
narrows: term and definition validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 9, English, - narrows
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- défilé
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passage naturel étroit dans un cours d'eau. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Défilé Woolsey, Québec. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attesté au Québec. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
défilé : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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