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BOARDS [4 records]

Record 1 2014-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theatre and Opera
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
CONT

The stage, hence "on the boards", in the profession. The wooden boards of the stage itself.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
CONT

Les planches du thé tre : les planches de la scène, par extension, le thé tre même. Absol. Monter sur les planches, jouer sur la scène d'un thé tre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ice Hockey
DEF

A continuous wooden wall 42 inches high that functions as a rink enclosure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hockey sur glace
CONT

Pendant que les ailiers patinent le long de la bande, les arrières demeurent en retrait et sont peu encouragés à mener une attaque ou pénétrer profondément dans la zone adverse.

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
DEF

[A] book with plain board sides and cloth back.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)

Spanish

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Record 4 1995-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges

Spanish

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