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MARTINGALE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- jib-boom stay
1, record 1, English, jib%2Dboom%20stay
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- martingale-stay 1, record 1, English, martingale%2Dstay
correct
- martingale 2, record 1, English, martingale
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- martingale de bout-dehors de foc
1, record 1, French, martingale%20de%20bout%2Ddehors%20de%20foc
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- martingale 2, record 1, French, martingale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordage du gréement du bout-dehors et qui joue le rôle de sous-barbe. 2, record 1, French, - martingale%20de%20bout%2Ddehors%20de%20foc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- frenillo
1, record 1, Spanish, frenillo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- back belt
1, record 2, English, back%20belt
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- half-belt 2, record 2, English, half%2Dbelt
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A back belt might be included to introduce a slight amount of fitting at the waist [of the overcoat]. 3, record 2, English, - back%20belt
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- martingale
1, record 2, French, martingale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Demi-ceinture soulignant horizontalement le dos d'un vêtement, destinée à marquer la taille ou à retenir l'ampleur du dos. 2, record 2, French, - martingale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- martingale
1, record 3, English, martingale
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
martingale: an item in the "Land Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - martingale
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- martingale
1, record 3, French, martingale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
martingale : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de transport terrestre» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 3, French, - martingale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- irish martingale
1, record 4, English, irish%20martingale
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- irish rings 1, record 4, English, irish%20rings
correct
- spectacles 1, record 4, English, spectacles
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A loop through which the rein pass, it is carried under the neck and preventing the reins being thrown over the horse's head. 2, record 4, English, - irish%20martingale
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- martingale irlandaise
1, record 4, French, martingale%20irlandaise
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- alliance 1, record 4, French, alliance
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bande de cuir qui relie les rênes, entre la bouche et l'encolure. 2, record 4, French, - martingale%20irlandaise
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- martingale
1, record 5, English, martingale
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a piece of harness attached to the girth and affecting the movement of the horse's head, via the reins or the bridle. 2, record 5, English, - martingale
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- martingale
1, record 5, French, martingale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] courroie de cuir attachée à la sangle de la selle et rejoignant la partie inférieure de la bride [pour] empêcher le cheval de trop lever la tête et de la secouer. 2, record 5, French, - martingale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-08-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- standing martingale
1, record 6, English, standing%20martingale
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fixed martingale 2, record 6, English, fixed%20martingale
correct
- tie-down 2, record 6, English, tie%2Ddown
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A direct connection between the girth, between the forelegs, by a loop, to the back of the noseband by a loop or buckle. 3, record 6, English, - standing%20martingale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The standing martingale is supposed to prevent the [horse from throwing its] head or holding it too high. 4, record 6, English, - standing%20martingale
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- martingale droite
1, record 6, French, martingale%20droite
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- martingale fixe 2, record 6, French, martingale%20fixe
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lanière qui part de la sangle (sous-ventrière) et s'attache à la partie inférieure de la muserolle. 3, record 6, French, - martingale%20droite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-05-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- running martingale
1, record 7, English, running%20martingale
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ring martingale 2, record 7, English, ring%20martingale
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device consisting of a strap divided about a foot from the bridle end into two parts, each with a ring at the end through which the reins are passed. 3, record 7, English, - running%20martingale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The snaffle reins are run through the rings of the running martingale. 4, record 7, English, - running%20martingale
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- martingale à anneaux
1, record 7, French, martingale%20%C3%A0%20anneaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lanière de cuir qui est fixée à la sangle, se divise en deux branches et porte des anneaux dans lesquels coulissent les rênes du filet. 2, record 7, French, - martingale%20%C3%A0%20anneaux
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La martingale à anneaux, divisée en deux au-dessus du poitrail rejoint chacune des rênes. 3, record 7, French, - martingale%20%C3%A0%20anneaux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-09-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- false martingale
1, record 8, English, false%20martingale
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- half-martingale 2, record 8, English, half%2Dmartingale
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fausse martingale
1, record 8, French, fausse%20martingale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- media gamarra
1, record 8, Spanish, media%20gamarra
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Correa de las guarniciones del caballo que va desde la muserola al pretal. 2, record 8, Spanish, - media%20gamarra
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Combined-Events Contests
- Fencing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- martingale
1, record 9, English, martingale
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
- Escrime
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- martingale
1, record 9, French, martingale
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
- Esgrima
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- martingala
1, record 9, Spanish, martingala
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lanyard ring
1, record 10, English, lanyard%20ring
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ring secured to the butt of some revolvers and pistols, to which a lanyard may be attached. 2, record 10, English, - lanyard%20ring
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- anneau
1, record 10, French, anneau
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- anneau martingale 2, record 10, French, anneau%20martingale
masculine noun
- anneau de dragonne 2, record 10, French, anneau%20de%20dragonne
masculine noun
- anneau de suspension 2, record 10, French, anneau%20de%20suspension
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anneau fixé à la crosse de certains revolvers et pistolets et auquel on peut attacher un cordon. 1, record 10, French, - anneau
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anneau : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 10, French, - anneau
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-12-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Econometrics
- Economic Conditions and Forecasting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- martingale hypothesis
1, record 11, English, martingale%20hypothesis
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Économétrie
- Prévisions et conjonctures économiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- hypothèse de martingale
1, record 11, French, hypoth%C3%A8se%20de%20martingale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-01-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Leatherworking Tools and Equipment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- martingale groover 1, record 12, English, martingale%20groover
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Outils et machines pour le travail du cuir
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- gravoir à martingale
1, record 12, French, gravoir%20%C3%A0%20martingale
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Hobbies
- Games and Toys
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- betting system 1, record 13, English, betting%20system
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Passe-temps
- Jeux et jouets
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- martingale 1, record 13, French, martingale
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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