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CANVAS [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- canvass
1, record 1, English, canvass
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- canvas 2, record 1, English, canvas
correct, verb
- canvass for votes 3, record 1, English, canvass%20for%20votes
correct, verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To solicit the support of a constituency, by going through and interviewing the individual electors. 4, record 1, English, - canvass
Record 1, Key term(s)
- canvas for votes
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- solliciter des votes
1, record 1, French, solliciter%20des%20votes
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- solliciter les suffrages 2, record 1, French, solliciter%20les%20suffrages
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quiconque réside à l'étranger et, pour assurer l'élection d'un candidat, sollicite des votes ou cherche de quelque manière à inciter les électeurs à voter pour un candidat à une élection ou à s'abstenir de voter, est coupable d'une infraction à la présente loi. [Loi électorale du Canada]. 3, record 1, French, - solliciter%20des%20votes
Record 1, Key term(s)
- solliciter des voix
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- solicitar votos
1, record 1, Spanish, solicitar%20votos
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Algunos de los delitos [de coacción al voto] son: Antes de la elección: solicitar votos a cambio de dinero, favores o regalos [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - solicitar%20votos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Art Supplies
- Painting (Arts)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- canvas
1, record 2, English, canvas
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A woven fabric painting support ... 1, record 2, English, - canvas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A canvas is] usually composed of one of the following natural fibres: linen, cotton, hemp, sometimes jute (burlap) or ramie, or mixtures of these materials. 1, record 2, English, - canvas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
More recent canvases may be composed of synthetic fibres (e.g. polyester). 1, record 2, English, - canvas
Record 2, Key term(s)
- canvass
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Matériel d'artistes
- Peinture (Arts)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- toile
1, record 2, French, toile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Support en tissu pour les peintures [...] 1, record 2, French, - toile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Une toile est] le plus souvent composé[e] de fibres naturelles, soit des fils de lin, de coton, de chanvre, parfois de jute, de ramie ou d'un mélange de ces matériaux. 1, record 2, French, - toile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les toiles plus récentes peuvent être composées de fibres synthétiques (par exemple, du polyester). 1, record 2, French, - toile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- canvas
1, record 3, English, canvas
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] heavy, strong, plain-woven fabric of linen, cotton, silk, or mixture [with a] soft-finished or highly sized. 1, record 3, English, - canvas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used for ... art needlework ... 1, record 3, English, - canvas
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- canevas
1, record 3, French, canevas
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu généralement écru, formé de fils de chaîne et de fils de trame légèrement espacés et entrecroisés en armure toile servant de support aux points. 1, record 3, French, - canevas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tapisserie exécutée avec un fil coloré passé à l'aiguille sur un canevas. 1, record 3, French, - canevas
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sailcloth
1, record 4, English, sailcloth
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sail duck 2, record 4, English, sail%20duck
correct
- yacht canvas 3, record 4, English, yacht%20canvas
correct
- canvas 4, record 4, English, canvas
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any heavy, strongly made woven canvas of cotton, linen, jute, polyester, nylon, aramid, etc., used for sails. 5, record 4, English, - sailcloth
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Laminated fabrics are also finding use in this market. 5, record 4, English, - sailcloth
Record 4, Key term(s)
- sail-cloth
- sail cloth
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- toile à voile
1, record 4, French, toile%20%C3%A0%20voile
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- toile à voiles 2, record 4, French, toile%20%C3%A0%20voiles
correct, feminine noun
- tissu pour voiles de bateau 3, record 4, French, tissu%20pour%20voiles%20de%20bateau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canevas lourd, tissé, solide, fait en coton, lin, jute, polyester, nylon, aramide, etc., utilisé pour les voiles [de bateau]. 4, record 4, French, - toile%20%C3%A0%20voile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- lona
1, record 4, Spanish, lona
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tela fuerte que sirve para hacer velas, toldos, etc. 2, record 4, Spanish, - lona
Record 4, Key term(s)
- lona para velas
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Boxing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ring canvas
1, record 5, English, ring%20canvas
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- canvas 2, record 5, English, canvas
correct
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Boxe
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- toile du ring
1, record 5, French, toile%20du%20ring
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bâche de ring 2, record 5, French, b%C3%A2che%20de%20ring
correct, feminine noun
- tapis du ring 3, record 5, French, tapis%20du%20ring
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Boxeo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lona del ring
1, record 5, Spanish, lona%20del%20ring
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- lona 1, record 5, Spanish, lona
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-03-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- canvas
1, record 6, English, canvas
correct, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- limande
1, record 6, French, limande
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marine. Bande de toile goudronnée autour d'un cordage. 2, record 6, French, - limande
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-12-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- canvas
1, record 7, English, canvas
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Non-waterproof fabric sheet used for covering a dump body during dry bulk transport. 1, record 7, English, - canvas
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- canevas
1, record 7, French, canevas
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- toile 1, record 7, French, toile
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâche non imperméabilisée dont on se sert pour recouvrir une benne lors de transports de vrac sec. 1, record 7, French, - canevas
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- lona
1, record 7, Spanish, lona
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toldo no impermeabilizado que sirve para cubrir una tolva cuando se transportan productos secos a granel. 1, record 7, Spanish, - lona
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-05-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- canvas
1, record 8, English, canvas
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- grosse toile à usages industriels
1, record 8, French, grosse%20toile%20%C3%A0%20usages%20industriels
correct, feminine 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)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- liner duck 1, record 9, English, liner%20duck
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- canvas 1, record 9, English, canvas
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- toile étamine
1, record 9, French, toile%20%C3%A9tamine
feminine 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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