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RAMASSEUR BALLES [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-06-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ballperson
1, record 1, English, ballperson
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ballboy 2, record 1, English, ballboy
correct
- ballgirl 3, record 1, English, ballgirl
correct
- ball boy 4, record 1, English, ball%20boy
correct
- ball girl 5, record 1, English, ball%20girl
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boy or girl with the duty of collecting stray balls around the court and feeding them to the players. 6, record 1, English, - ballperson
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At Forest Hills, New York, USA, tryouts are held to select ballboys or ballgirls. Candidates (minimum age fourteen) are tested for throwing arm, speed, agility, and knowledge of tennis. 7, record 1, English, - ballperson
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The resort's tennis program includes a complimentary clinic on Wednesdays and the rare opportunity for players to use ballboys, for a nominal fee, to have a little taste of the days of yore. 8, record 1, English, - ballperson
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ball person
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chasseur de balles
1, record 1, French, chasseur%20de%20balles
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chasseuse de balles 2, record 1, French, chasseuse%20de%20balles
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- ramasseur de balles de tennis 3, record 1, French, ramasseur%20de%20balles%20de%20tennis
correct, masculine noun
- ramasseuse de balles de tennis 2, record 1, French, ramasseuse%20de%20balles%20de%20tennis
correct, feminine noun
- ramasseur de balles 4, record 1, French, ramasseur%20de%20balles
correct, masculine noun
- ramasseuse de balles 5, record 1, French, ramasseuse%20de%20balles
correct, feminine noun
- ramasseur 6, record 1, French, ramasseur
correct, masculine noun
- ramasseuse 7, record 1, French, ramasseuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les importantes épreuves de tennis, celle ou celui qui ramasse les balles et en fournit aux joueurs/joueuses sur demande. 7, record 1, French, - chasseur%20de%20balles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le programme Crunchie comporte une série de 30 épreuves amusantes portant sur le jeu (service, jeu au filet, etc.), sur la participation (règlements, chasseur de balles, etc.) et sur la préparation (exercices physiques, esprit sportif, quiz tennis, etc.). 8, record 1, French, - chasseur%20de%20balles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Même si «chasseuse de balles» est correct, «chasseur de balles» convient mieux, qu'il s'agisse d'une fille ou d'un garçon. 2, record 1, French, - chasseur%20de%20balles
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ramasseure de balles
- ramasseure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- recogepelotas
1, record 1, Spanish, recogepelotas
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- recogedor de pelotas 2, record 1, Spanish, recogedor%20de%20pelotas
correct, masculine noun
- recogedora de pelotas 2, record 1, Spanish, recogedora%20de%20pelotas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muchacho encargado de recoger las pelotas que salen fuera de un terreno de juego. 3, record 1, Spanish, - recogepelotas
Record 1, Key term(s)
- recopelotas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-05-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ballboy
1, record 2, English, ballboy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ballgirl 1, record 2, English, ballgirl
correct
- ball boy 1, record 2, English, ball%20boy
correct
- ball girl 1, record 2, English, ball%20girl
correct
- ballperson 1, record 2, English, ballperson
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chasseur de balles
1, record 2, French, chasseur%20de%20balles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chasseuse de balles 1, record 2, French, chasseuse%20de%20balles
correct, feminine noun
- ramasseur de balles 1, record 2, French, ramasseur%20de%20balles
correct, masculine noun
- ramasseuse de balles 1, record 2, French, ramasseuse%20de%20balles
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- recogepelotas
1, record 2, Spanish, recogepelotas
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-01-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ball boy
1, record 3, English, ball%20boy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ball keeper 2, record 3, English, ball%20keeper
correct
- retriever 3, record 3, English, retriever
correct
- ball girl 4, record 3, English, ball%20girl
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person in charge of recovering dead balls that are outside or inside the playing area, in order to give a new ball to the server who will execute the next serve. 5, record 3, English, - ball%20boy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Six ball boys will be used who will be placed outside the playing area (about 8 m from the end lines and about 4/5 m from the side lines) in the following manner: a) one at each of the 4 angles (1) (3) (4) and (6); b) one behind the scorekeeper (2); c) one behind the first referee (5) (Each ball boy may use a chair). 6, record 3, English, - ball%20boy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
At the start of the match, a ball will be placed on the scorekeeper's table and others will be given to the ball boys (1) and (4) who are the only ones authorized to give the ball to the server. 6, record 3, English, - ball%20boy
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ballboy
- ball-boy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ramasseur de balles
1, record 3, French, ramasseur%20de%20balles
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ramasseuse de balles 2, record 3, French, ramasseuse%20de%20balles
correct, feminine noun
- ramasseur 3, record 3, French, ramasseur
correct, masculine noun
- ramasseuse 2, record 3, French, ramasseuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne en charge de récupérer les ballons morts qui se trouvent à l'intérieur ou hors du terrain, afin d'acheminer un nouveau ballon au serveur devant effectuer le prochain service. 2, record 3, French, - ramasseur%20de%20balles
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise six ramasseurs de balles qui sont placés à l'extérieur du terrain de jeu (à 8 mètres environ des lignes de fond et 4/5 mètres des lignes latérales) [...] 4, record 3, French, - ramasseur%20de%20balles
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Si le ballon se trouve hors du terrain, il sera récupéré par un des ramasseurs de balles et transmis au ramasseur qui aura auparavant remis le sien au joueur devant effectuer le prochain service. 4, record 3, French, - ramasseur%20de%20balles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vóleibol
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- recogepelotas
1, record 3, Spanish, recogepelotas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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