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WORKING SURFACE [3 records]

Record 1 2021-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Office Equipment and Supplies
  • Collaboration with the OQLF
DEF

The upper flat part of a table or desk where work is carried out.

PHR

adjustable work surface, non-adjustable work surface

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et fournitures de bureau
  • Collaboration avec l'OQLF
DEF

Partie supérieure et plate d'une table ou d'un bureau sur laquelle on travaille.

PHR

surface de travail ajustable

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • Floors and Ceilings
  • Scaffolding
CONT

The subflooring first provides a working surface during construction and later provides support for the finish floor, which is typically thinner and considerably more expensive than the subfloor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Planchers et plafonds
  • Échafaudage
DEF

Échafaudage horizontal établi pour amener les matériaux de construction à pied d'œuvre.

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scaffolding
  • Floors and Ceilings
DEF

A temporary flooring with posts and boards for support, used as a platform by workmen or builders.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Échafaudage
  • Planchers et plafonds
OBS

Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes.

OBS

plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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