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KATA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- katathermometer
1, record 1, English, katathermometer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- kata thermometer 2, record 1, English, kata%20thermometer
correct
- catathermometer 3, record 1, English, catathermometer
correct
- kata 4, record 1, English, kata
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large-bulbed alcohol thermometer used to measure the cooling effect of particular atmospheric conditions (as on the human body) by increasing its temperature to well above the ambient temperature and then determining the time required for the indicated temperature to fall from one predetermined value to another. 3, record 1, English, - katathermometer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- kata-thermometer
- cata thermometer
- cata-thermometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- catathermomètre
1, record 1, French, catathermom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Instrumental médico
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- catatermómetro
1, record 1, Spanish, cataterm%C3%B3metro
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Termómetro de alcohol utilizado para medir las bajas velocidades de la circulación atmosférica, calentando el depósito grande del termómetro a más de 38°C y registrando el tiempo necesario para pasar de 38° a 35°C, o cualquier otro intervalo por encima de la temperatura ambiente, sirviendo el período de tiempo en cuestión para medir la corriente de aire en ese lugar. 2, record 1, Spanish, - cataterm%C3%B3metro
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- kata
1, record 2, English, kata
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- form 2, record 2, English, form
noun
- formal exercise 3, record 2, English, formal%20exercise
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In traditional karate, ... a logical combination of choreographed fighting techniques in which the executioner has to visualize a number of attackers whom he has to neutralise. 4, record 2, English, - kata
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are three components of each movement in a form: direction, stance and technique (strike or block) 5, record 2, English, - kata
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
All kata require and foster rhythm and coordination. 3, record 2, English, - kata
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
About fifty kata, or formal exercises, are practiced at the present time, some having been passed down from generation to generation, others having been developed fairly recently. 3, record 2, English, - kata
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Kata
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- kata
1, record 2, French, kata
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- forme 2, record 2, French, forme
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En karaté traditionnel, [...] enchaînement prédéterminé de techniques de combat toujours exécutées dans le même ordre, où le pratiquant doit visualiser un certain nombre d'adversaires qu'il doit neutraliser. 3, record 2, French, - kata
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il [le kata] apprend à dominer son corps, à découvrir des rythmes, à placer la respiration, à maintenir l'équilibre à tout moment, à développer vitesse, puissance et harmonie des mouvements sur la base des idées propres au style auquel appartient le kata. 2, record 2, French, - kata
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'expérience montre que seule une bonne maîtrise des formes de base permet de progresser avec force, le moment venu, vers des échelons supérieurs et de déboucher ainsi sur la véritable voie du Karaté-do. 2, record 2, French, - kata
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme kata, qui provient du japonais, figure dans l'édition 1993 du Petit Robert : «Dans les arts martiaux japonais, Enchaînement codifié de mouvements constituant un exercice d'entraînement à la pureté du geste.»; le mot peut, en français, se mettre au pluriel par l'ajout d'un «s» final, comme l'atteste le Petit Robert. 3, record 2, French, - kata
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes marciales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- kata
1, record 2, Spanish, kata
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Kata
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-09-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- kata
1, record 3, English, kata
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- form 2, record 3, English, form
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
JUDO. Kata, which literally means "form", is practiced following a formal system of prearranged exercise. Kata in Judo is the best way of defense and attack in various cases, being theoretically systemized. 2, record 3, English, - kata
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- kata
1, record 3, French, kata
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- forme 2, record 3, French, forme
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 3, record 3, French, - kata
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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