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PILLOW [6 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
- pillow
1, record 1, English, pillow
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pillow: an item in the "Bedding" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 1, English, - pillow
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oreiller
1, record 1, French, oreiller
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oreiller : objet de la classe «Literie» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 1, French, - oreiller
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lace and Lacework (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pillow lace
1, record 2, English, pillow%20lace
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lace pillow 2, record 2, English, lace%20pillow
correct
- pillow 2, record 2, English, pillow
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pillow used for lace is smaller, you can carry it, and has a very specific shape. On the top part there is a wheel with some straws in it and it is placed on an horizontal axis turning vertically. 3, record 2, English, - pillow%20lace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A lace pillow is somewhere to pin a pattern on, stick pins into, and lie bobbins on. 1, record 2, English, - pillow%20lace
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentelles, tulles et guipures (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coussin à dentelle
1, record 2, French, coussin%20%C3%A0%20dentelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coussin 1, record 2, French, coussin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le coussin à dentelle : c'est la base sur laquelle on fabrique la dentelle. Très lourd, rempli de sable ou de paille compacte, habituellement de forme cylindrique, il mesure environ 35 cm de long sur 17 cm de diamètre. 1, record 2, French, - coussin%20%C3%A0%20dentelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pillow
1, record 3, English, pillow
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pillowed 2, record 3, English, pillowed
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pillowed: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 3, English, - pillow
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pillow lava, structure. 3, record 3, English, - pillow
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- en coussins
1, record 3, French, en%20coussins
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coussiné 2, record 3, French, coussin%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de lave en forme d'oreillers due à une venue volcanique subaquatique. 3, record 3, French, - en%20coussins
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Structure en coussins [...] Si l'épanchement a lieu sous l'eau, les laves fluides vont développer une structure dite coussinée. 4, record 3, French, - en%20coussins
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
en coussins; coussiné : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 3, French, - en%20coussins
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vulcanología y sismología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aborregado 1, record 3, Spanish, aborregado
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Paddle Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- boil
1, record 4, English, boil
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- boiler 2, record 4, English, boiler
- boiling eddy 2, record 4, English, boiling%20eddy
- cushion 2, record 4, English, cushion
noun
- curling pillow 2, record 4, English, curling%20pillow
- pillow 2, record 4, English, pillow
less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A "mound" of water caused by the current's being deflected toward the surface by an underwater obstruction. 3, record 4, English, - boil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The effect is a flowerlike flow, with the water blooming in every direction. This condition is called a boil. 4, record 4, English, - boil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes called a pillow. 2, record 4, English, - boil
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Sports de pagaie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- champignon
1, record 4, French, champignon
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résurgence en surface d'un courant [ascendant] formant une sorte de monticule où l'eau se trouve repoussée vers la périphérie. 2, record 4, French, - champignon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les champignons [...] sont des surpressions venant éclater à la surface. 3, record 4, French, - champignon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La vague saute littéralement dans les airs. Il se produit dans un courant très rapide où la veine d'eau change de direction à cause d'un obstacle. 4, record 4, French, - champignon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-12-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pillow
1, record 5, English, pillow
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When basalts erupt under water, they commonly form elongated "pillow." First, a flexible glassy crust forms around the newly extruded lava, forming an expanded pillow. Next, pressure builds until the crust breaks and new basalt extrudes like toothpaste, forming another pillow. 2, record 5, English, - pillow
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coussin
1, record 5, French, coussin
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Basaltes en coussin. 1, record 5, French, - coussin
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-12-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Upholstery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pillow
1, record 6, English, pillow
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- throw pillow 2, record 6, English, throw%20pillow
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- carreau
1, record 6, French, carreau
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coussin carré 1, record 6, French, - carreau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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