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FRAYER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Marine Biology
- Animal Reproduction
- Aquaculture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spawn
1, record 1, English, spawn
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To deposit eggs (female) or sperm (male) in the case where fertilization is external (e.g. fish, mussels, oysters). 2, record 1, English, - spawn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie marine
- Reproduction des animaux
- Aquaculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frayer
1, record 1, French, frayer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En parlant [de la] femelle, déposer ses œufs et, en parlant du mâle, les arroser de laitance pour les féconder. 2, record 1, French, - frayer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología Marina
- Reproducción de animales
- Acuicultura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- desovar
1, record 1, Spanish, desovar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- frezar 1, record 1, Spanish, frezar
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sweat
1, record 2, English, sweat
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frayer
1, record 2, French, frayer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
frai : Usure de pièces d'or et d'argent par frottement pour récupérer les particules de métal précieux qui s'en détachent. 1, record 2, French, - frayer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple : frayer une pièce d'or. 1, record 2, French, - frayer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rub
1, record 3, English, rub
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shortening days of late summer terminate growth of the antlers. The velvet dries and begins to slough off, revealing the hard, bony tissue of the antler. Shedding of the velvet is hastened by bucks rubbing their antlers against brush and small trees. 1, record 3, English, - rub
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- frayer
1, record 3, French, frayer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En parlant d'un mâle cervidé, frotter ses bois contre quelque chose pour les débarrasser de leur velours qui se desquame et cause des démangeaison. 1, record 3, French, - frayer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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