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RELAY [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports (General)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- relay race
1, record 1, English, relay%20race
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- relay 2, record 1, English, relay
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A race between teams of two or more contestants with each team member covering a specified portion of the entire course. 3, record 1, English, - relay%20race
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Relay races are common in running, orienteering, swimming, cross-country skiing, biathlon or ice skating ... 4, record 1, English, - relay%20race
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The relay is a team race usually involving four athletes running in a sequence. Each runner carries a cylindrical metal or wooden baton for the duration of his allotted stage, passing it to the next runner and so on until the course is completed. 5, record 1, English, - relay%20race
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- course de relais
1, record 1, French, course%20de%20relais
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- course à relais 2, record 1, French, course%20%C3%A0%20relais
correct, feminine noun
- relais 3, record 1, French, relais
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Course entre deux coéquipiers ou plus où chaque membre de l'équipe effectue une partie de l'ensemble du trajet. 4, record 1, French, - course%20de%20relais
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les courses à relais sont communes dans les disciplines suivantes : la course à pied, la course d'orientation, la natation, le ski de fond, le biathlon ou le patinage sur glace. 4, record 1, French, - course%20de%20relais
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La course de relais consiste à faire courir successivement quatre athlètes. Chacun d'eux couvre une distance donnée en ayant à la main un court bâton, le témoin. Ayant accompli son parcours, il transmet en pleine vitesse ce témoin à l'équipier suivant qui s'est déjà élancé pour le saisir en course. 5, record 1, French, - course%20de%20relais
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes diversos (Generalidades)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- carrera de relevos
1, record 1, Spanish, carrera%20de%20relevos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- prueba de relevo 2, record 1, Spanish, prueba%20de%20relevo
correct, feminine noun
- relevo 3, record 1, Spanish, relevo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Relevo se utiliza también en plural. 4, record 1, Spanish, - carrera%20de%20relevos
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 2, English, relay
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relay: an item in the "Electrical and Magnetic Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - relay
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- relais électromagnétique
1, record 2, French, relais%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relais électromagnétique : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement électriques et magnétiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - relais%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 3, English, relay
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- throw 2, record 3, English, throw
correct, noun
- pitch 2, record 3, English, pitch
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A standard defensive maneuver: a fielder receives a throw from another fielder and in turn throws - relays - to a base to which a runner is advancing. 3, record 3, English, - relay
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This maneuver is] especially important in double plays and in throws coming in from the outfield. 3, record 3, English, - relay
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- relais
1, record 3, French, relais
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lancer 2, record 3, French, lancer
correct, masculine noun
- tir 2, record 3, French, tir
correct, masculine noun
- offrande 2, record 3, French, offrande
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre défensive où la balle est dirigée vers un joueur situé à un point intermédiaire plutôt qu'à son point de destination ultime. 3, record 3, French, - relais
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 4, English, relay
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the relay, teams of four athletes sequentially take turns racing a course, and then tag their teammate in an exchange zone after completion of their leg of the relay race. 2, record 4, English, - relay
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- relais
1, record 4, French, relais
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Relais. Pour la course à relais, des équipes de quatre skieurs parcourent les deux premières étapes du relais en style classique et les deux dernières en style libre. 2, record 4, French, - relais
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-03-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Relays
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electric relay
1, record 5, English, electric%20relay
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- relay 2, record 5, English, relay
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any electrical device, usually incorporating an electromagnet, whereby a current or signal in one circuit can open or close another circuit. 3, record 5, English, - electric%20relay
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electric relay; relay: terms standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 4, record 5, English, - electric%20relay
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Relais (Distribution électrique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- relais électrique
1, record 5, French, relais%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- relais 2, record 5, French, relais
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant la commutation d'un circuit à l'aide d'un signal de commande. 3, record 5, French, - relais%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relais électrique; relais : termes normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 4, record 5, French, - relais%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
relais : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes. 5, record 5, French, - relais%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Relés (Distribución eléctrica)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- relé eléctrico
1, record 5, Spanish, rel%C3%A9%20el%C3%A9ctrico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- relé 2, record 5, Spanish, rel%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] dispositivo que, al ser excitado débilmente por una corriente eléctrica o cualquier otra forma de energía, provoca un cambio importante en otra corriente o mecanismo de energía mucho más fuerte. 2, record 5, Spanish, - rel%C3%A9%20el%C3%A9ctrico
Record 6 - external organization data 2006-02-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 6, English, relay
correct, noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
set of functions, such as routing, enabling data received from one open system to be forwarded to another open system 1, record 6, English, - relay
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relay: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-26:1993]. 2, record 6, English, - relay
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- relais
1, record 6, French, relais
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ensemble de fonctions telles que le routage, permettant de faire suivre des données provenant d'un système ouvert vers un autre système ouvert 1, record 6, French, - relais
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relais : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-26:1993]. 2, record 6, French, - relais
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-02-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Data Transmission
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 7, English, relay
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function of a layer by means of which an entity of that layer forwards data received from one correspondent entity to another correspondent entity. 2, record 7, English, - relay
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transmission de données
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- relais
1, record 7, French, relais
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction au moyen de laquelle une entité retransmet des données reçues d'une entité correspondante à une autre entité correspondante. 1, record 7, French, - relais
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión de datos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- relé
1, record 7, Spanish, rel%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- relevador 1, record 7, Spanish, relevador
masculine noun, Mexico
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Componente electromagnético formado por una bobina con su núcleo, armadura y un juego de contactos. Al circular la corriente de excitación por la bobina, el núcleo atrae hacia s la armadura que, a su vez, desplaza y acciona el juego de contactos. Estos, al ser accionados, abren o cierran un circuito eléctrico. 1, record 7, Spanish, - rel%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Su utilización para conmutar circuitos ha sido la base para el desarrollo de la conmutación telefónica convencional y para la realización práctica de los primeros circuitos lógicos. 1, record 7, Spanish, - rel%C3%A9
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 8, English, relay
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 2, record 8, English, - relay
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- relais
1, record 8, French, relais
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 2, record 8, French, - relais
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- relevo
1, record 8, Spanish, relevo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 9, English, relay
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A competition in which four team members perform either the same stroke or one of four different strokes in a specific order; a combined time score for each team determines the victor. 2, record 9, English, - relay
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- relais
1, record 9, French, relais
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relais : chaque équipe comprend quatre concurrents. Chaque nageur doit nager un quart du parcours d'une façon continue. Chaque quart du parcours doit être nagé conformément aux règlements régissant la nage imposée. 2, record 9, French, - relais
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Natación
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- relevos
1, record 9, Spanish, relevos
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-05-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Competitive horseback riding term. 1, record 10, English, - relay
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- relais
1, record 10, French, relais
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Épreuve. 1, record 10, French, - relais
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme d'équitation. 1, record 10, French, - relais
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-10-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Installation and Maintenance (Electrical)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Relay
1, record 11, English, Relay
correct, British Columbia
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication of Electrical Contractors Association of BC. 1, record 11, English, - Relay
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Installation et maintenance (Électricité)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Relay
1, record 11, French, Relay
correct, British Columbia
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication de Electrical Contractors Association of BC. 1, record 11, French, - Relay
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-05-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 12, English, relay
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pyrotechnic element or component designed to transmit a pyrotechnical phenomenon, generally with amplification. 1, record 12, English, - relay
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- relais
1, record 12, French, relais
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément ou composant pyrotechnique destiné à transmettre un phénomène pyrotechnique, en général avec amplification. 1, record 12, French, - relais
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relais : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions. 2, record 12, French, - relais
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-04-24
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 13, English, relay
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- retransmettre
1, record 13, French, retransmettre
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- transmettre 1, record 13, French, transmettre
correct
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-12-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 14, English, relay
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- relève
1, record 14, French, rel%C3%A8ve
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme utilisé, par exemple, sur le pas de tir, pour désigner un groupe de militaires dont le nombre correspond à celui des cibles disponibles. 2, record 14, French, - rel%C3%A8ve
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 14, French, - rel%C3%A8ve
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1988-05-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 15, English, relay
correct, verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pass on information as requested. 1, record 15, English, - relay
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- relayer 1, record 15, French, relayer
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relayer l'information telle que demandée. 1, record 15, French, - relayer
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jargon des aviateurs. Il n'existe pas d'équivalent français connu. 1, record 15, French, - relayer
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1987-12-04
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Land Forces
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 16, English, relay
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As in number 1 relay, number 2 relay, etc. 1, record 16, English, - relay
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Forces terrestres
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- relève
1, record 16, French, rel%C3%A8ve
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de relever, de remplacer quelqu'un par un autre dans une action. 1, record 16, French, - rel%C3%A8ve
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'armée de terre. 1, record 16, French, - rel%C3%A8ve
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 17, Main entry term, English
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(of hounds) Harrap's 1, record 17, English, - relay
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- relais 1, record 17, French, relais
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe de chiens destinés à remplacer les animaux fatigués . Glossaire de Vénerie (P. Vialar) Vénerie 95ms/28.10.74 1, record 17, French, - relais
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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