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VOLTE [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- voice over long term evolution
1, record 1, English, voice%20over%20long%20term%20evolution
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VoLTE 2, record 1, English, VoLTE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- voice over LTE 3, record 1, English, voice%20over%20LTE
correct
- VoLTE 3, record 1, English, VoLTE
correct
- VoLTE 3, record 1, English, VoLTE
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- voix sur l’évolution à long terme
1, record 1, French, voix%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9volution%20%C3%A0%20long%20terme
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VoLTE 1, record 1, French, VoLTE
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- technologie VoLTE 2, record 1, French, technologie%20VoLTE
correct, feminine noun
- voix sur LTE 2, record 1, French, voix%20sur%20LTE
correct, feminine noun
- VoLTE 2, record 1, French, VoLTE
correct, feminine noun
- VoLTE 2, record 1, French, VoLTE
- voice over LTE 2, record 1, French, voice%20over%20LTE
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La finalité de la technologie VoLTE est d'améliorer considérablement la qualité audio des [téléphones mobiles] pour offrir aux utilisateurs un rendu sonore impeccable pendant toutes leurs conversations, indépendamment de leur emplacement, même lorsqu'ils se déplacent. 2, record 1, French, - voix%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9volution%20%C3%A0%20long%20terme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- voice over long term evolution capable device
1, record 2, English, voice%20over%20long%20term%20evolution%20capable%20device
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- VoLTE-enabled device 2, record 2, English, VoLTE%2Denabled%20device
correct
- VoLTE device 3, record 2, English, VoLTE%20device
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appareil compatible avec la voix sur l’évolution à long terme
1, record 2, French, appareil%20compatible%20avec%20la%20voix%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9volution%20%C3%A0%20long%20terme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- appareil compatible avec la VoLTE 1, record 2, French, appareil%20compatible%20avec%20la%20VoLTE
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- twizzle
1, record 3, English, twizzle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TW 2, record 3, English, TW
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rotation of one or more revolutions performed so rapidly on one foot that it takes place almost on one spot. 2, record 3, English, - twizzle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a dance step 3, record 3, English, - twizzle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Figure skating term. 3, record 3, English, - twizzle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- volte-face
1, record 3, French, volte%2Dface
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- volte 2, record 3, French, volte
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une rotation obtenue par une ou plusieurs révolutions exécutées si rapidement sur un pied qu'elle s'effectue presque en un même point. 2, record 3, French, - volte%2Dface
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
un pas de danse 1, record 3, French, - volte%2Dface
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ces termes appartiennent au patinage artistique. 1, record 3, French, - volte%2Dface
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- volte
1, record 4, English, volte
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- volt 2, record 4, English, volt
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circle of 6 meters diameter. 3, record 4, English, - volte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If larger than 6 meters, one uses the term Circle stating the diameter. 3, record 4, English, - volte
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- volte
1, record 4, French, volte
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cercle de 6 mètres de diamètre, 1, record 4, French, - volte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vuelta
1, record 4, Spanish, vuelta
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- volte-in-reverse
1, record 5, English, volte%2Din%2Dreverse
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- reversed volte 2, record 5, English, reversed%20volte
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- volt-in-reverse
- reversed volt
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- volte renversée
1, record 5, French, volte%20renvers%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Figure [circulaire] que l'on entame par la ligne oblique. 1, record 5, French, - volte%20renvers%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-04-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- volte at the walk
1, record 6, English, volte%20at%20the%20walk
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With a young horse, you use an open rein to turn and hold your hands a bit further apart. The smallest volte on a collected horse is 6 m. Do a 3 m volte at the walk with lots of bend and flexion. This is good to slow a horse without using the brake. Use also action - reaction, he will soon find a good head position. 2, record 6, English, - volte%20at%20the%20walk
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- volte au pas
1, record 6, French, volte%20au%20pas
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-02-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- preparatory circle 1, record 7, English, preparatory%20circle
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- volte préparatoire 1, record 7, French, volte%20pr%C3%A9paratoire
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-08-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- volte to the left
1, record 8, English, volte%20to%20the%20left
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- volte à gauche
1, record 8, French, volte%20%C3%A0%20gauche
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-08-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- volte to the right
1, record 9, English, volte%20to%20the%20right
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- volte à droite
1, record 9, French, volte%20%C3%A0%20droite
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-07-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- rotation
1, record 10, English, rotation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- spin 2, record 10, English, spin
correct, noun
- turn 3, record 10, English, turn
correct, noun
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Body rotation ... The athlete, while pivoting speedily on the left foot, allows the body to fall in the direction of the throw ... The discus is held at approximately the height of the hips and well to the rear of the body. 4, record 10, English, - rotation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Spin. During a one-and-a-half-turn rotation the athlete's body accumulates as much energy as possible. 5, record 10, English, - rotation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Throwing events. 6, record 10, English, - rotation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Body rotation, body spin. 4, record 10, English, - rotation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Throwing rotation. 7, record 10, English, - rotation
Record 10, Key term(s)
- turning
- pivoting
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- volte
1, record 10, French, volte
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- rotation 2, record 10, French, rotation
correct, feminine noun
- tour 3, record 10, French, tour
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La volte est déclenchée par le transport du poids du corps de la jambe droite vers la gauche, le disque restant toujours en arrière du plan des épaules. 4, record 10, French, - volte
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Volte préparatoire. Au cours d'une rotation d'un tour et demi, le corps de l'athlète accumule le plus d'énergie possible. 5, record 10, French, - volte
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Plus la vitesse de rotation est grande, plus la puissance de libération l'est aussi, ce qui exige l'étude d'un mouvement continu, parfaitement synchronisé. 6, record 10, French, - volte
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lancers. 7, record 10, French, - volte
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-07-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- initial turn
1, record 11, English, initial%20turn
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics - throwing events. 2, record 11, English, - initial%20turn
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- volte initiale
1, record 11, French, volte%20initiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique - lancers. 2, record 11, French, - volte%20initiale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-04-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Card Games
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- slam
1, record 12, English, slam
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- grand slam 1, record 12, English, grand%20slam
correct, see observation, noun
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
slam : A winning of all the tricks or points of a deal in a game of cards. 1, record 12, English, - slam
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grand slam: The winning of all the tricks of one hand in a card game (as bridge). 1, record 12, English, - slam
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de cartes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- chelem
1, record 12, French, chelem
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- shelem 2, record 12, French, shelem
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- grand chelem 1, record 12, French, grand%20chelem
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- grand shelem 2, record 12, French, grand%20shelem
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- vole 3, record 12, French, vole
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grand chelem, ou chelem (altération de l'anglais «slam» = écrasement) : Au boston, au whist, au tarot, et au bridge, réunion de toutes les levées dans les mains de deux joueurs associés. 3, record 12, French, - chelem
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chelem : Écrasement de l'adversaire par un camp qui a réalisé les treize levées d'un coup donné (grand chelem) ou toutes moins une (petit chelem) au cours du jeu de carte. 4, record 12, French, - chelem
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
vole (du verbe «voler») : «faire la vole» ou «faire la volte» : Aux cartes, gagner toutes les levées d'une manche. 3, record 12, French, - chelem
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 4 OBS
C'est par les définitions que les termes «chelem» ou «grand chelem» sont associés à «vole», les sources ne les renvoyant pas l'un à l'autre. 5, record 12, French, - chelem
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Au bridge, des primes considérables sont attribuées aux chelems réussis mais seulement s'ils ont été demandés. Il n'y a aucune bonification spéciale pour la réussite d'un chelem non déclaré au cours des enchères. 6, record 12, French, - chelem
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 6 OBS
On dit : «réussir le chelem», «faire le chelem» et, adjectivement, «faire quelqu'un chelem». On écrit aussi «shelem». 4, record 12, French, - chelem
Record 12, Key term(s)
- faire la vole
- faire la volte
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-12-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- circle
1, record 13, English, circle
noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The circle starts when the shoulders of the rider are directly opposite to the letter (if riding in a dressage ring) and finishes with the rider's shoulders opposite to the letter. I tell my riders to envision the circle and then trace it with the horse's feet. The smaller the circle, the more bend required from the horse. 2, record 13, English, - circle
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The first, and arguably the easiest, circle to ride in dressage tests is the 20m circle. This movement is required through Second Level in U.S. dressage tests and is performed at the trot and canter. 3, record 13, English, - circle
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Competitive horseback riding term. 4, record 13, English, - circle
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cercle
1, record 13, French, cercle
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- grande volte 2, record 13, French, grande%20volte
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cercle de plus de six mètres de diamètre, habituellement dans toute la largeur du manège. 2, record 13, French, - cercle
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme d'équitation. 3, record 13, French, - cercle
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- turn
1, record 14, English, turn
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- volte
1, record 14, French, volte
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- vuelta
1, record 14, Spanish, vuelta
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-07-18
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- volte before a fence 1, record 15, English, volte%20before%20a%20fence
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- volte devant l'obstacle
1, record 15, French, volte%20devant%20l%27obstacle
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1985-12-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- small circle 1, record 16, English, small%20circle
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a circle with a diameter half the width of the ring. The small circle should be absolutely round. 1, record 16, English, - small%20circle
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- petite volte
1, record 16, French, petite%20volte
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] cercle dont le diamètre est la moitié de celui du manège. Ce cercle doit toujours être circulaire. 1, record 16, French, - petite%20volte
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1983-06-28
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- ordinary volte 1, record 17, English, ordinary%20volte
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, Key term(s)
- ordinary volt
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- volte ordinaire 1, record 17, French, volte%20ordinaire
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volte de deux pistes avec hanches en dedans. 1, record 17, French, - volte%20ordinaire
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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