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TRIPLETTE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- line
1, record 1, English, line
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The three principal attackers - the center and two wings, or wingmen work together on a line, and under normal circumstances they enter and leave a game together. Each NHL (National Hockey League) team employs at least three forward lines working in shifts. They are shuttled in and out of the game at any time without the benefit of a time-out. 2, record 1, English, - line
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trio
1, record 1, French, trio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- formation 1, record 1, French, formation
correct, feminine noun
- ligne 2, record 1, French, ligne
correct, feminine noun
- triplette 3, record 1, French, triplette
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au hockey, ensemble que forment un joueur de centre, son ailier droit et son ailier gauche. 4, record 1, French, - trio
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-09-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- triplet 1, record 2, English, triplet
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- watlz run 2, record 2, English, watlz%20run
rare
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A step combination similar to a waltz except that each of the three steps is taken in an open position. Accent is usually on the first of each three steps with a slight plié. 1, record 2, English, - triplet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Danse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- triplette
1, record 2, French, triplette
feminine noun, rare
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- triplet 2, record 2, French, triplet
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La triplette se fait sur trois temps, dans toutes les directions, en marche avant, arrière, latérale croisée, tour. 1, record 2, French, - triplette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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