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CONTRE-MARCHE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- riser
1, record 1, English, riser
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A geomorphic component of terraces, flood-plain steps, and other stepped landforms consisting of the vertical or steep side slope (e.g., escarpment) typically of minimal aerial extent. 1, record 1, English, - riser
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commonly a recurring part of a series of natural, step-like landforms such as successive stream terraces. Characteristic shape and alluvial sediment composition are derived from the cut and fill processes of a fluvial system. 1, record 1, English, - riser
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contremarche
1, record 1, French, contremarche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contre-marche 1, record 1, French, contre%2Dmarche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Stairs and Stairways
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- riser
1, record 2, English, riser
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- riser board 2, record 2, English, riser%20board
correct
- stair riser 3, record 2, English, stair%20riser
correct
- rise-board 4, record 2, English, rise%2Dboard
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical face of a step. 1, record 2, English, - riser
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Its height is generally taken as the vertical distance between treads. 1, record 2, English, - riser
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Escaliers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contremarche
1, record 2, French, contremarche
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contre-marche 2, record 2, French, contre%2Dmarche
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Face verticale d'une marche d'escalier. 3, record 2, French, - contremarche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Escaleras
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- contrahuella
1, record 2, Spanish, contrahuella
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cara vertical de un peldaño de escalera. 2, record 2, Spanish, - contrahuella
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tabica
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