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climber [9 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
- climber
1, record 1, English, climber
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
climber: an item in the "Recreational Devices" class of the "Recreational Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - climber
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- portique d'escalade
1, record 1, French, portique%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portique d'escalade : objet de la classe «Appareils récréatifs» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs». 2, record 1, French, - portique%20d%27escalade
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- climbing frame
1, record 2, English, climbing%20frame
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- children's climber 2, record 2, English, children%27s%20climber
correct
- climber 3, record 2, English, climber
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure that is designed for children to climb on for fun and that often includes a slide. 1, record 2, English, - climbing%20frame
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Besides the size, slides and climbers can differ in other aspects such as the material they are made out of or even the additional accessories that come with them. Choosing the appropriate playground equipment for your child depends on several factors such as the age of your child, the amount of space you have, and your budget. 4, record 2, English, - climbing%20frame
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... composite slides are slides connected to other playground equipment. They can be a part of a swing set or perhaps even [a] children's climber. 4, record 2, English, - climbing%20frame
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- portique d'escalade
1, record 2, French, portique%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- jeu de grimpe 2, record 2, French, jeu%20de%20grimpe
correct, masculine noun
- grimpeur 3, record 2, French, grimpeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Forestry Operations
- Security Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gaff
1, record 3, English, gaff
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- crampon 1, record 3, English, crampon
correct
- linemen's climber 2, record 3, English, linemen%27s%20climber
correct, United States
- spurs 3, record 3, English, spurs
plural
- clinching irons 4, record 3, English, clinching%20irons
plural
- work clamps 4, record 3, English, work%20clamps
plural
- climber 5, record 3, English, climber
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A climbing iron used by a telephone lineman. 1, record 3, English, - gaff
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Exploitation forestière
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- griffe
1, record 3, French, griffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- grappin 2, record 3, French, grappin
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- grimpette 2, record 3, French, grimpette
correct, feminine noun
- étrier à griffes 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9trier%20%C3%A0%20griffes
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crochet qu'on fixe au pied pour grimper dans les poteaux ou les arbres [...] 2, record 3, French, - griffe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y equipo (Industria maderera)
- Explotación forestal
- Dispositivos de seguridad
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- trepador
1, record 3, Spanish, trepador
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- trepadera 2, record 3, Spanish, trepadera
correct, feminine noun
- garfio 3, record 3, Spanish, garfio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cada uno de los dos hierros corvos armados de dientes que se fijan a los zapatos y sirven para trepar los postes. 2, record 3, Spanish, - trepador
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-03-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- climber 1, record 4, English, climber
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One who by more or less unworthy means seeks admittance to a class superior, esp. socially, to his own. 1, record 4, English, - climber
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arriviste 1, record 4, French, arriviste
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- parvenu 2, record 4, French, parvenu
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui veut réussir, arriver à tout prix; ambitieux sans scrupules. 1, record 4, French, - arriviste
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parvenu : Personne qui s'est élevé bien au-dessus de sa condition première sans avoir toujours acquis les manières, la culture qui conviendraient à son nouveau milieu. 2, record 4, French, - arriviste
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rock climber
1, record 5, English, rock%20climber
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- rock-climber 2, record 5, English, rock%2Dclimber
correct
- rockclimber 3, record 5, English, rockclimber
correct
- cliff-climber 4, record 5, English, cliff%2Dclimber
correct
- climber 5, record 5, English, climber
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One that engages in rock-climbing. 6, record 5, English, - rock%20climber
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rock climbers have evolved their own technical language to describe their gear, the specific moves they make to climb over rock, and the important features of rock itself. 7, record 5, English, - rock%20climber
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rock climber: term used by Parks Canada. 8, record 5, English, - rock%20climber
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- grimpeur
1, record 5, French, grimpeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- grimpeuse 2, record 5, French, grimpeuse
correct, feminine noun
- rochassier 3, record 5, French, rochassier
correct, masculine noun
- rochassière 4, record 5, French, rochassi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- varappeur 5, record 5, French, varappeur
correct, masculine noun
- varappeuse 4, record 5, French, varappeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui pratique l'escalade de rocher. 6, record 5, French, - grimpeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grimpeur : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 7, record 5, French, - grimpeur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- SANS ÉQUIVALENT/NO EQUIVALENT
1, record 6, English, SANS%20%C3%89QUIVALENT%2FNO%20EQUIVALENT
see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The French concept "assuré" designates the member of a climbing team who is attached to the belayer by a rope. This person is usually referred to as the "climber", who is belayed. However, "climber" is a much broader concept designating anyone who climbs. 1, record 6, English, - SANS%20%C3%89QUIVALENT%2FNO%20EQUIVALENT
Record 6, Key term(s)
- climber
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- assuré
1, record 6, French, assur%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre de la cordée qui bénéficie d'un assurage. 2, record 6, French, - assur%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Il ne faut pas confondre avec assuré l'] adjectif qui décrit la situation du grimpeur qui bénéficie d'un assurage. 3, record 6, French, - assur%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-12-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- climbing plant
1, record 7, English, climbing%20plant
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- climber 2, record 7, English, climber
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A climbing fern. 3, record 7, English, - climbing%20plant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In botany, a plant attaching itself to other plants or objects as it grows upward by means of tendrils, bristles, spines or rootlets. 3, record 7, English, - climbing%20plant
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Floriculture
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- plante grimpante
1, record 7, French, plante%20grimpante
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- grimpante 2, record 7, French, grimpante
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plante à tige très longue qui s'élève verticalement sur un support. Les plantes grimpantes peuvent être pourvues de vrilles ou de crampons (vigne vierge et lierre) [...] 3, record 7, French, - plante%20grimpante
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Signalons également la bonne place de la région dans la fourniture de plantes grimpantes (clématites [...]). 4, record 7, French, - plante%20grimpante
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Horticultura
- Floricultura
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- trepadora
1, record 7, Spanish, trepadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Planta que crece agarrándose a árboles, paredes u otros objetos. 1, record 7, Spanish, - trepadora
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-05-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- climber 1, record 8, English, climber
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 1, record 8, English, - climber
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- grimpeur
1, record 8, French, grimpeur
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 8, French, - grimpeur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-03-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Wood Industries
- Forestry Operations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- high rigger 1, record 9, English, high%20rigger
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- high climber 1, record 9, English, high%20climber
see observation
- climber 1, record 9, English, climber
see observation
- rigger 1, record 9, English, rigger
see observation
- rig-up man 1, record 9, English, rig%2Dup%20man
see observation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A man who tops trees and rigs them with guy lines and block and tackle, in preparation for cable logging. 1, record 9, English, - high%20rigger
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "high climber", "climber", "rigger", "rig-up man" are considered as near-synonyms of "high rigger", according to the authors of Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products. 2, record 9, English, - high%20rigger
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Industrie du bois
- Exploitation forestière
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- câbliste
1, record 9, French, c%C3%A2bliste
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- ouvrier grimpeur 2, record 9, French, ouvrier%20grimpeur
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrier forestier expert qui fixe les poulies et câbles à un mât d'arrimage. 1, record 9, French, - c%C3%A2bliste
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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