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POINTES [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cleat
1, record 1, English, cleat
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- stud 2, record 1, English, stud
correct, noun
- spike 3, record 1, English, spike
correct, noun
- pick 4, record 1, English, pick
correct, noun
- lug 5, record 1, English, lug
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rubber, plastic or metal projection screwed or inserted into a hole in the sole or heel of a sports shoe (baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, luge, bobsleigh, etc.,) to ensure a better grip and greater traction and to prevent the athlete from falling or sliding while running, throwing or hitting. 6, record 1, English, - cleat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cleats are typically flattened or rounded cones usually no thicker or longer than 1/2 inch. 5, record 1, English, - cleat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The pattern of the cleats traditionally differs from sport to sport, but there is little practical difference. Shoes designed for wear on synthetic surfaces may have molded lugs or cleats or may even have ripple soles. 5, record 1, English, - cleat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The CleatKaddy includes power bits to remove and install both metal spikes and plastic cleats and also includes a Philips head bit. 7, record 1, English, - cleat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Screwed spikes; screwed studs; molded cleats; molded spikes; soft spikes; hard spikes. 8, record 1, English, - cleat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In sledge hockey, the end of a stick is made of picks to help propel the sledge. 4, record 1, English, - cleat
Record 1, Key term(s)
- studs
- cleats
- spikes
- lugs
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- crampon
1, record 1, French, crampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pointe 2, record 1, French, pointe
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- pic 3, record 1, French, pic
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protubérance de cuir, de caoutchouc, de plastique ou de métal en forme de cône à tête plate ou arrondie qui se visse ou s'insère dans des orifices sous la semelle et le talon de chaussures portées pour la pratique de sports [...] pour assurer un meilleur ancrage au sol ou empêcher les chutes ou les glissades dans les déplacements accélérés lorsque les athlètes courent, lancent ou frappent. 4, record 1, French, - crampon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaussure de trail avec pointes amovibles pour coureur pronateur ou universel. 5, record 1, French, - crampon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous les chaussures. 6, record 1, French, - crampon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pointe : terme surtout utilisé pour désigner la notion du terme «spike». 7, record 1, French, - crampon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Crampons amovibles; crampons moulés; crampons vissés; crampons souples; crampons durs. 4, record 1, French, - crampon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'extrémité d'un des bâtons de hockey sur luge est composée de crampons qui servent à propulser la luge. 3, record 1, French, - crampon
Record 1, Key term(s)
- crampons
- pointes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- taco
1, record 1, Spanish, taco
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- clavo 2, record 1, Spanish, clavo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tacos
- clavos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-04-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tips
1, record 2, English, tips
correct, plural, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tea buds and first leaf having absorbed natural juices during rolling, acquiring a golden or silver colour after firing. 2, record 2, English, - tips
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tips: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - tips
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pointes
1, record 2, French, pointes
correct, plural, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bourgeons velus et premières feuilles qui, ayant absorbé la sève pendant le roulage, prennent une couleur dorée ou argentée après séchage. 1, record 2, French, - pointes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointes: terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - pointes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-05-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- toe-rake 1, record 3, English, toe%2Drake
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- toe-pick 1, record 3, English, toe%2Dpick
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The figure blade is easily distinguishable from other skates by a series of saw-like teeth at the toe. These teeth are termed a toe-rake or toe-pick. They are designed to aid spinning and toe-assisted jumps. 1, record 3, English, - toe%2Drake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pointes
1, record 3, French, pointes
feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dents 1, record 3, French, dents
feminine noun, plural
- crans 1, record 3, French, crans
feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'avant de la lame se trouvent les pointes, encore appelées dents ou crans, et bien qu'elles effraient ou semblent gêner le débutant, elles ont leur utilité. On s'en sert pour certaines pirouettes, dans certains sauts et pas de patinage libre [...] 1, record 3, French, - pointes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Patinage artistique. 2, record 3, French, - pointes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-02-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- projecting wire teeth
1, record 4, English, projecting%20wire%20teeth
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Card: A machine used in the processing of staple yarns ... The processes is achieved by passing the staple into a series of rolls which are covered with many projecting wire teeth. 1, record 4, English, - projecting%20wire%20teeth
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pointes
1, record 4, French, pointes
masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- dents 1, record 4, French, dents
feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carde : Machine utilisée dans le traitement des fibres discontinues [...] Le cardage s'obtient en faisant passer la nappe de fibres entre une série de cylindres garnis de pointes. 1, record 4, French, - pointes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- surges 1, record 5, English, surges
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pointes 1, record 5, French, pointes
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- surtensions 1, record 5, French, surtensions
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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