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Dessous [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pavilion
1, record 1, English, pavilion
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- base 2, record 1, English, base
- bottom 3, record 1, English, bottom
- culasse 4, record 1, English, culasse
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of a faceted gemstone below the girdle. 5, record 1, English, - pavilion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both on the crown (the part above the girdle, i.e. the plane with the greatest diameter) as on the pavilion (the part under the girdle), 4 facets are first placed. 6, record 1, English, - pavilion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In North America and Britain, the portion of a fashioned stone below the girdle is called "pavilion." On European continent, the pavilion is the part above the girdle, the portion below being known as the culasse. 4, record 1, English, - pavilion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- culasse
1, record 1, French, culasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dessous 2, record 1, French, dessous
masculine noun
- partie inférieure 3, record 1, French, partie%20inf%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun
- pavillon 2, record 1, French, pavillon
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du diamant taillé située au-dessous du rondiste. 4, record 1, French, - culasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En anglais, ne pas confondre «pavilion», la culasse, avec «pavilion facets», les pavillons. 5, record 1, French, - culasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- underpart
1, record 2, English, underpart
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most hydrobatids have dark upperparts, often with white rump patches, and underparts of variable colour. 1, record 2, English, - underpart
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dessous
1, record 2, French, dessous
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- partie inférieure 2, record 2, French, partie%20inf%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chez les Hydrobatidés, les parties supérieures sont plus ou moins foncées, le croupion est souvent blanc et le dessous est de couleur variable. 1, record 2, French, - dessous
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-10-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dessous
1, record 3, French, dessous
adverb
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sous le vent, dans les expressions: "mettre la barre dessous", "tomber dessous", etc.. 1, record 3, French, - dessous
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- a sotavento 1, record 3, Spanish, a%20sotavento
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-01-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Underwear
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- intimate apparel
1, record 4, English, intimate%20apparel
plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An exclusive collection of intimate apparel designed with a distinctive flair. 2, record 4, English, - intimate%20apparel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Lingerie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dessous
1, record 4, French, dessous
masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sous-vêtements 1, record 4, French, sous%2Dv%C3%AAtements
proposal, masculine noun, plural
- vêtements de dessous 1, record 4, French, v%C3%AAtements%20de%20dessous
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une collection de dessous conçue avec le souci de l'exclusivité. 2, record 4, French, - dessous
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dessous : Source : emballage de sous-vêtements : «For Her Watson's Pour Elle». 2, record 4, French, - dessous
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-04-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Underwear
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- underwear 1, record 5, English, underwear
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Lingerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sous-vêtement
1, record 5, French, sous%2Dv%C3%AAtement
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- vêtement de dessous 1, record 5, French, v%C3%AAtement%20de%20dessous
masculine noun
- dessous 1, record 5, French, dessous
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vêtement de dessous en tricot. 1, record 5, French, - sous%2Dv%C3%AAtement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-09-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lower alarm ratchet wheel
1, record 6, English, lower%20alarm%20ratchet%20wheel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- rochet de réveil
1, record 6, French, rochet%20de%20r%C3%A9veil
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- dessous 1, record 6, French, dessous
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-09-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lower alarm crown wheel
1, record 7, English, lower%20alarm%20crown%20wheel
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- roue de couronne de réveil
1, record 7, French, roue%20de%20couronne%20de%20r%C3%A9veil
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- dessous 1, record 7, French, dessous
correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Underwear
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- unmentionables 1, record 8, English, unmentionables
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Lingerie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dessous
1, record 8, French, dessous
masculine 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 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Patterns
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- under skirt 1, record 9, English, under%20skirt
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Patrons (Couture)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dessous
1, record 9, French, dessous
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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