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A-frame [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trailers and Hauling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- A-frame
1, record 1, English, A%2Dframe
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A triangular metal implement used to tow a vehicle. 2, record 1, English, - A%2Dframe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A-frame: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - A%2Dframe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Remorques et remorquage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- triangle de remorquage
1, record 1, French, triangle%20de%20remorquage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'attelage métallique triangulaire utilisé pour remorquer un véhicule. 2, record 1, French, - triangle%20de%20remorquage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
triangle de remorquage : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - triangle%20de%20remorquage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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
- A-frame
1, record 2, English, A%2Dframe
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A-frame: an item in the "Structures" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - A%2Dframe
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- support en A
1, record 2, French, support%20en%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
support en A : objet de la classe «Constructions» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 2, French, - support%20en%20A
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Contests (Recreation)
- Pets
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- A-frame
1, record 3, English, A%2Dframe
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The dog must ascend the up panel of the A-frame, in the direction designated by the judge, go over the apex and descend the down panel, touching the contact zone on the down panel with at least one (1) foot or part thereof. 1, record 3, English, - A%2Dframe
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Concours (Loisirs)
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- palissade
1, record 3, French, palissade
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
- Transport of Goods
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- A-frame
1, record 4, English, A%2Dframe
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A prefabricated structure made in the form of an "A" and running lengthwise in a freight car or truck to hold marble slabs or similar items shipped on edge. 2, record 4, English, - A%2Dframe
Record 4, Key term(s)
- A frame
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
- Transport de marchandises
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chevalet
1, record 4, French, chevalet
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ouvrage triangulé 2, record 4, French, ouvrage%20triangul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- structure en A 3, record 4, French, structure%20en%20A
correct, feminine noun
- cadre A 4, record 4, French, cadre%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure préfabriquée en forme de A, posée sur la longueur d'un wagon de marchandises ou d'un camion pour tenir en place des plaques de marbre ou des articles du même genre expédiés sur le tranchant. 3, record 4, French, - chevalet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estructuras (Construcción)
- Transporte de mercancías
- Servicio de carga (Transporte ferroviario)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- caballete
1, record 4, Spanish, caballete
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Construction of Boreholes (Mining)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- A-frame
1, record 5, English, A%2Dframe
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- A frame 2, record 5, English, A%20frame
- double mast 1, record 5, English, double%20mast
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Two poles or legs supported in an upright position by braces or guys and used as a drill mast. 1, record 5, English, - A%2Dframe
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du trou de sondage (Mines)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chevalet
1, record 5, French, chevalet
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(support provisoire) 1, record 5, French, - chevalet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Disposición de los pozos de sondeo (Minas)
- Equipo y herramientas (Explotación minera)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- caballete
1, record 5, Spanish, caballete
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Armazón que, en la boca de un pozo de mina, sostiene las poleas de los cables de extracción. 1, record 5, Spanish, - caballete
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- A-frame
1, record 6, English, A%2Dframe
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A-frame: A device used in batch dyeing and finishing to hold a roll of fabric. 1, record 6, English, - A%2Dframe
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- support en A
1, record 6, French, support%20en%20A
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- cadre en A 1, record 6, French, cadre%20en%20A
masculine noun
- structure en A 1, record 6, French, structure%20en%20A
feminine noun
- chevalet 1, record 6, French, chevalet
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-10-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scaffolding
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- A-frame
1, record 7, English, A%2Dframe
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- A frame 2, record 7, English, A%20frame
correct
- A-mast 3, record 7, English, A%2Dmast
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of derrick or crane used to handle heavy loads, shaped roughly in the form of the letter A. 3, record 7, English, - A%2Dframe
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Échafaudage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chevalet
1, record 7, French, chevalet
correct, masculine noun
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 1993-06-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- A-frame 1, record 8, English, A%2Dframe
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- centre A-frame 1, record 8, English, centre%20A%2Dframe
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flat car 1, record 8, English, - A%2Dframe
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- support central en A
1, record 8, French, support%20central%20en%20A
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wagon plat 1, record 8, French, - support%20central%20en%20A
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-09-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- A-frame 1, record 9, English, A%2Dframe
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- châssis triangulaire
1, record 9, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20triangulaire
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Châssis en forme de "A" auquel est suspendue la boîte de transmission principale de l'hélicoptère Bell 206. 1, record 9, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis%20triangulaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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