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storm cellar [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- storm cellar
1, record 1, English, storm%20cellar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
storm cellar: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - storm%20cellar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cave-refuge
1, record 1, French, cave%2Drefuge
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cave-refuge : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - cave%2Drefuge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-06-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cellars and Basements
- Protection of Life
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- storm cellar
1, record 2, English, storm%20cellar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cyclone cellar 2, record 2, English, cyclone%20cellar
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An underground shelter in or adjacent to a house, used for protection from severe windstorms. 2, record 2, English, - storm%20cellar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Storm cellars are underground structures that are either located below buildings, or are built underground near houses or other such buildings. They are reinforced structures into which residents can go for protection from a strong wind storm. They are common in areas that often have tornadoes and hurricanes. 3, record 2, English, - storm%20cellar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A basement, storm cellar or closet beneath the stairs can provide a good shelter in a severe storm. 4, record 2, English, - storm%20cellar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Caves et sous-sols
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cave-refuge
1, record 2, French, cave%2Drefuge
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un sous-sol, une cave-refuge ou un placard sous l'escalier peuvent fournir un bon abri lors d'une violente tempête. 1, record 2, French, - cave%2Drefuge
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cave refuge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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