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FLYWOMAN [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2023-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Theatre and Opera
DEF

[In a theater,] one who manipulates curtains and scenery.

OBS

flywoman: term used only when referring to women.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
CONT

Dans un théâtre, un cintrier est un machiniste qui travaille dans les cintres. C'est un métier qui demande des qualités de précision, de calme, de vivacité et de discipline. La tâche du cintrier consiste en particulier à «charger», «descendre» ou «appuyer», «monter» les perches (en bois) ou porteuses (en acier) sur lesquelles sont accrochés rideaux, décors et appareils d'éclairage.

Spanish

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