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alcove [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Archaeology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- test hole
1, record 1, English, test%20hole
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- alcove 2, record 1, English, alcove
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hole, usually four sided, chopped into a standing tree, often deep into the heartwood. 2, record 1, English, - test%20hole
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These holes are commonly called "test holes" though the term "alcove" also has been used. It is thought that these holes were made to determine the soundness of the heartwood of the tree, a consideration that was particularly important when looking for a tree suitable for a canoe or planks. 2, record 1, English, - test%20hole
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Archéologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trou d'essai
1, record 1, French, trou%20d%27essai
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trou de vérification 1, record 1, French, trou%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trou creusé jusqu'au bois de cœur du tronc d'un cèdre sur pied par les Haïda qui cherchaient du bois de qualité pour se bâtir des canots et des habitations. 1, record 1, French, - trou%20d%27essai
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-05-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alcove 1, record 2, English, alcove
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type of apartment offered in some apartment hotels. The alcove is smaller than a studio and similar to the bachelor except that an alcove occupies one part of the apartment. 1, record 2, English, - alcove
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- garçonnière alcôve
1, record 2, French, gar%C3%A7onni%C3%A8re%20alc%C3%B4ve
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- garçonnière avec alcôve 1, record 2, French, gar%C3%A7onni%C3%A8re%20avec%20alc%C3%B4ve
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1980-12-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alcove
1, record 3, English, alcove
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recess provided with an arch or vault, off a room or having direct access thereto. 1, record 3, English, - alcove
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alcôve
1, record 3, French, alc%C3%B4ve
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfoncement garni d'une arche ou d'une voûte, attenant à une pièce ou donnant sur celle-ci. 2, record 3, French, - alc%C3%B4ve
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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