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flagman [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flagman
1, record 1, English, flagman
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who signals with flags. 1, record 1, English, - flagman
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Sécurité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- signaleur
1, record 1, French, signaleur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui fait des signaux avec des drapeaux. 1, record 1, French, - signaleur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signaleur : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - signaleur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Railroad Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- flagman
1, record 2, English, flagman
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- flagwoman 2, record 2, English, flagwoman
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- signaleur
1, record 2, French, signaleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- signaleuse 2, record 2, French, signaleuse
correct, feminine noun
- guetteur 3, record 2, French, guetteur
masculine noun
- guetteuse 4, record 2, French, guetteuse
feminine noun
- protecteur 3, record 2, French, protecteur
masculine noun
- protectrice 4, record 2, French, protectrice
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flagger
1, record 3, English, flagger
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flagman 2, record 3, English, flagman
correct
- flagwoman 3, record 3, English, flagwoman
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who signals with or as if with a flag esp. to warn of danger (as on a highway) or to direct some operation. 4, record 3, English, - flagger
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
[A person who] directs traffic when construction work obstructs normal traffic route. 5, record 3, English, - flagger
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When operations are such that signs, signals, and barricades do not provide the necessary protection on or adjacent to a highway, flaggers usually are used. 6, record 3, English, - flagger
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stands in conspicuous location to stop traffic with flag, sign or lantern when route is obstructed or restricted by construction equipment or traffic from opposite direction. Signals traffic to proceed when obstruction is cleared. Works normally in conjunction with flagman/woman at opposite end of construction site to control flow of traffic in both directions. Rides on moving vehicle, as required, stretching out arm with signal to coordinate traffic flow in both directions. Explains to motorists reasons for prolonged delays. 5, record 3, English, - flagger
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Signalisation routière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- signaleur
1, record 3, French, signaleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- signaleuse 2, record 3, French, signaleuse
correct, feminine noun
- ouvrier chargé de diriger la circulation 3, record 3, French, ouvrier%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20diriger%20la%20circulation
correct, masculine noun
- ouvrière chargée de diriger la circulation 4, record 3, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20charg%C3%A9e%20de%20diriger%20la%20circulation
correct, feminine noun
- porte-fanion 5, record 3, French, porte%2Dfanion
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ouvrier (ouvrière) qui] dirige la circulation routière quand des travaux de construction la gênent. 6, record 3, French, - signaleur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] chantier du lundi au vendredi, de 7 h 45 à 16 h 30. Des signaleurs dirigeront la circulation lorsqu'une seule voie sera disponible. Aucune entrave prévue en dehors des heures de travail. 7, record 3, French, - signaleur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se tient bien en évidence et arrête la circulation par des signaux faits à l'aide d'un drapeau, d'un disque tenu à la main ou d'un fanal, quand la voie est obstruée ou rétrécie par des travaux ou par du matériel de construction. Fait signe aux automobilistes de passer quand il n'y a plus d'obstacle. Travaille conjointement avec un ouvrier qui remplit les mêmes fonctions à l'autre extrémité du chantier, afin que soit dirigée la circulation des véhicules dans les deux sens. Se déplace à l'aide d'un véhicule au besoin, et étend le bras pour montrer un panneau de signalisation et coordonner la circulation des véhicules dans les deux sens. Explique aux automobilistes la cause de la prolongation des délais. 6, record 3, French, - signaleur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
porte-fanion : Terme employé plutôt dans le domaine militaire. 8, record 3, French, - signaleur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pluriel : des porte-fanions. 9, record 3, French, - signaleur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
porte-fanions (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 10, record 3, French, - signaleur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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