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PLASTRON [14 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chest guard
1, record 1, English, chest%20guard
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chest guard: an item in the "Sports Equipment" class of the "Recreational Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - chest%20guard
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 1, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plastron : objet de la classe «Équipement de sport» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs». 2, record 1, French, - plastron
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- breastplate
1, record 2, English, breastplate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- breast-plate 2, record 2, English, breast%2Dplate
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of armour protecting the front of the torso, consisting either of a single contoured plate, or of two or more plates of lames overlapping. 3, record 2, English, - breastplate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Armes anciennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 2, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce d'armure protégeant la poitrine. 1, record 2, French, - plastron
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trajes de época (Museos y Patrimonio)
- Armas anticuadas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- peto
1, record 2, Spanish, peto
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de la armadura que cubría y protegía el pecho. 1, record 2, Spanish, - peto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Reptiles and Amphibians
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- plastron
1, record 3, English, plastron
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ventral part of the shell of a tortoise or turtle. 2, record 3, English, - plastron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The turtle shell has a top (carapace) and a bottom (plastron). The carapace and plastron are bony structures that usually join one another along each side of the body, creating a rigid skeletal box. 3, record 3, English, - plastron
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Reptiles et amphibiens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 3, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La carapace [d'une tortue] se divise en 2 éléments, la dossière et le plastron, reliés par les ponts. 2, record 3, French, - plastron
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reptiles y anfibios
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- peto
1, record 3, Spanish, peto
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- plastrón 2, record 3, Spanish, plastr%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte inferior del caparazón de los quelonios. 3, record 3, Spanish, - peto
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El caparazón es la parte más distintiva de una tortuga y constituye una placa única que protege a estos reptiles de sus depredadores. [...] La parte dorsal del caparazón es conocida como espaldar, mientras que la ventral se denomina peto. 4, record 3, Spanish, - peto
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-03-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clothing
- Religion (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- clerical stock
1, record 4, English, clerical%20stock
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- stock 2, record 4, English, stock
correct, noun
- clerical dicky 3, record 4, English, clerical%20dicky
correct, familiar
- clerical dickey 4, record 4, English, clerical%20dickey
correct, familiar
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An article of clerical attire, consisting of a piece of black silk or stuff [that is] worn on the chest and secured by a band round the neck [and] over which the linen collar is fastened. 5, record 4, English, - clerical%20stock
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plastron ecclésiastique
1, record 4, French, plastron%20eccl%C3%A9siastique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- plastron 2, record 4, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
- rabat ecclésiastique 3, record 4, French, rabat%20eccl%C3%A9siastique
correct, masculine noun
- rabat 4, record 4, French, rabat
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le clergyman est composé d’un pantalon, d'une chemise spéciale dont le col est presque inexistant et d'un plastron, ou rabat, muni d'un col rigide. Le plastron s'attache dans le dos et dans le cou à l'aide d'agrafes ou de velcro. [...] Les plastrons sont agencés aux couleurs des habits. 4, record 4, French, - plastron%20eccl%C3%A9siastique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- metallic vest
1, record 5, English, metallic%20vest
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- metallic plastron 2, record 5, English, metallic%20plastron
correct
- plastron 3, record 5, English, plastron
correct
- metallic jacket 4, record 5, English, metallic%20jacket
correct
- half jacket 5, record 5, English, half%20jacket
correct
- half-jacket 6, record 5, English, half%2Djacket
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The metallic vest worn over the valid target area is covered with lame fabric that has metallic threads woven over it. 1, record 5, English, - metallic%20vest
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plastron métallique
1, record 5, French, plastron%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- plastron 2, record 5, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
- cuirasse de protection 3, record 5, French, cuirasse%20de%20protection
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gilet de tissu lamé et métallisé dont la surface conductrice doit recouvrir entièrement la surface valable. 4, record 5, French, - plastron%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- chaquetilla metálica
1, record 5, Spanish, chaquetilla%20met%C3%A1lica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- chaleco metálico 2, record 5, Spanish, chaleco%20met%C3%A1lico
correct, masculine noun
- chaquetilla eléctrica 3, record 5, Spanish, chaquetilla%20el%C3%A9ctrica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Ice Hockey
- Baseball and Softball
- Combat Sports (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chest protector
1, record 6, English, chest%20protector
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- breast protector 2, record 6, English, breast%20protector
correct
- chest guard 3, record 6, English, chest%20guard
correct
- chest pad 4, record 6, English, chest%20pad
correct
- belly pad 5, record 6, English, belly%20pad
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Belly pads are designed] to protect the ribs, collar bone and front of the shoulder, plus the abdomen. It is only as wide as the body when fastened. 6, record 6, English, - chest%20protector
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Hockey sur glace
- Baseball et softball
- Sports de combat (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 6, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- plastron protecteur 2, record 6, French, plastron%20protecteur
correct, masculine noun
- protège-poitrine 3, record 6, French, prot%C3%A8ge%2Dpoitrine
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] plastron [est] destiné à protéger les côtes, la clavicule, la partie antérieure des épaules et l'abdomen. Le plastron ne doit pas excéder la largeur du tronc une fois fixé. 4, record 6, French, - plastron
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Hockey sobre hielo
- Béisbol y softball
- Deportes de lucha (Generalidades)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- peto
1, record 6, Spanish, peto
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- pechera 1, record 6, Spanish, pechera
correct, feminine noun
- protector de pecho 1, record 6, Spanish, protector%20de%20pecho
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Peto" se usa para el béisbol, "protector de pecho" para el taekwondo, "pechera" para el taekwondo y los deportes de patines sobre ruedas. 2, record 6, Spanish, - peto
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
- Military Training
- Military Exercises
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- controlled enemy group
1, record 7, English, controlled%20enemy%20group
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A detachment representing the enemy in a single-sided exercise during which there is no live firing. 1, record 7, English, - controlled%20enemy%20group
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Exercices militaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 7, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détachement figurant l'ennemi, dans un exercice à simple action sans tir réel. 1, record 7, French, - plastron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plastron : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 7, French, - plastron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
servir de plastron. 3, record 7, French, - plastron
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Archery
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- chest guard
1, record 8, English, chest%20guard
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- dress shield 2, record 8, English, dress%20shield
correct
- plastron 3, record 8, English, plastron
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tir à l'arc
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 8, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tiro con arco
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- peto
1, record 8, Spanish, peto
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-03-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Martial Arts
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- trunk protector
1, record 9, English, trunk%20protector
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Protectors - headgear, trunk protector, forearm and shin guards and groin guards for both men and women, and breast guard for women - developed and licensed by the World Taekwondo Federation are mandatory in all sanctioned contests in accordance with the competition rules of the World Taekwondo Federation. 2, record 9, English, - trunk%20protector
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Arts martiaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 9, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Protecteur utilisé en taekwondo. 2, record 9, French, - plastron
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- saddle
1, record 10, English, saddle
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 10, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce allongée située sur le plateau, à l'endroit de la languette, qui, en faisant brider la claque, contribue à retenir le soulier au pied. 1, record 10, French, - plastron
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-10-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Field Hockey
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- body protector
1, record 11, English, body%20protector
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities/equipment. 1, record 11, English, - body%20protector
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur gazon
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 11, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 11, French, - plastron
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-03-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- collar dicky
1, record 12, English, collar%20dicky
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- dicky 2, record 12, English, dicky
correct
- dickey 2, record 12, English, dickey
correct
- shirt front 2, record 12, English, shirt%20front
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 12, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Devant de chemise de gala, fixe ou amovible, souvent amidonné ou qui peut être orné de volants et de plis. 2, record 12, French, - plastron
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-11-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- breast plate 1, record 13, English, breast%20plate
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure - part of a breast drill. 2, record 13, English, - breast%20plate
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 13, French, plastron
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1989-01-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- patch
1, record 14, English, patch
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- plastron
1, record 14, French, plastron
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du plumage d'un oiseau située entre cou et poitrine, lorsqu'elle est formée de plumes dont la couleur contraste avec le reste du plumage. 1, record 14, French, - plastron
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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