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RELIEF [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- raised-surface
1, record 1, English, raised%2Dsurface
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- raised surface 2, record 1, English, raised%20surface
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
raised-surface pattern 1, record 1, English, - raised%2Dsurface
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- en relief
1, record 1, French, en%20relief
proposal
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- relief
1, record 2, English, relief
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relief: an item in the "Art" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - relief
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- relief
1, record 2, French, relief
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relief : objet de la classe «Œuvre artistique» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 2, French, - relief
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
- Property Law (civil law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- relief
1, record 3, English, relief
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- relief-service 2, record 3, English, relief%2Dservice
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A payment made by an heir of a feudal tenant to the feudal lord for the privilege of succeeding to the ancestor's tenancy. 3, record 3, English, - relief
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (droit civil)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- relief
1, record 3, French, relief
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rachat 2, record 3, French, rachat
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le relief était dû au seigneur lorsque le vassal venait à mourir et que son héritier prenait sa place. La mort du vassal, d'après une fiction légale, faisait tomber le fief; le successeur devait payer pour le relever. 2, record 3, French, - relief
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Mathematical Geography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- relief
1, record 4, English, relief
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inequalities of elevation and the configuration of land features on the surface of the earth which may be represented on maps or charts by contours, hypsometric tints, shading, or spot elevations. [Definition standardized by NATO]. 2, record 4, English, - relief
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The inequalities in elevation of the surface of the earth represented on the aeronautical charts by contours, hypsometric tints, shading or spot elevations. 3, record 4, English, - relief
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relief: term and definition standardized by ICAO and NATO. 4, record 4, English, - relief
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Géographie mathématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- relief
1, record 4, French, relief
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variations d'altitudes et de configurations de terrain à la surface terrestre, pouvant être représentées sur des cartes par des courbes de niveau, des teintes hypsométriques, des estompages ou des points cotés. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN]. 2, record 4, French, - relief
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Inégalités d'altitude de la surface de la terre, représentées sur les cartes aéronautiques au moyen de courbes de niveau, de teintes hypsométriques, d'estompage ou de points cotés. 3, record 4, French, - relief
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relief : terme et définition normalisés par l'OACI et l'OTAN. 4, record 4, French, - relief
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Geografía matemática
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- relieve
1, record 4, Spanish, relieve
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Desigualdades de elevación en la superficie de la tierra, representadas en las cartas aeronáuticas por curvas de nivel, tintas hipsométricas, sombreados o cotas. 1, record 4, Spanish, - relieve
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-05-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
- Drop Forging
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high relief
1, record 5, English, high%20relief
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
- Estampage (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- en relief 1, record 5, French, en%20relief
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'exemplaire représenté ici est de bronze, pourvu d'ornements d'argent en relief [...]. 1, record 5, French, - en%20relief
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas anticuadas
- Forjadura a martinete (Metalurgia)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- alto relieve
1, record 5, Spanish, alto%20relieve
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Protection of Life
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lug
1, record 6, English, lug
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- lug tread 2, record 6, English, lug%20tread
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ridge or welt that helps to provide traction, as on a tire or the sole of a shoe. 1, record 6, English, - lug
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These cheerful Ladybug Shoes are 100 percent waterproof for drizzly days in the garden, with a serious lug tread for a secure grip on wet, slippery ground. 2, record 6, English, - lug
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- relief
1, record 6, French, relief
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une bonne semelle ou un bon pneu doivent être plats avec un relief en forme de zigzag. 1, record 6, French, - relief
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- relief
1, record 7, English, relief
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material added to a model or scraped from the impression for the purpose of relieving the pressure over hard areas in the mouth. 1, record 7, English, - relief
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- relief
1, record 7, French, relief
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- relief
1, record 8, English, relief
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any part of the effigy or design of a coin that is raised above the surface of the original blank. 1, record 8, English, - relief
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The foreground of a design is usually in relief. The opposite of "relief" is "incuse". 1, record 8, English, - relief
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- relief
1, record 8, French, relief
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute partie d'une effigie ou du motif d'une pièce plus élevée, après la frappe, que la surface originale du flan. 1, record 8, French, - relief
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'avant-scène d'un motif est habituellement en relief. Le contraire de «en relief» est «en creux» ou «incus». 1, record 8, French, - relief
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- raised
1, record 9, English, raised
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Said of design elements on a coin. 1, record 9, English, - raised
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- en relief
1, record 9, French, en%20relief
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit d'éléments du motif sur une pièce de monnaie. 1, record 9, French, - en%20relief
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-02-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- embossed 1, record 10, English, embossed
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Said of printing on credit cards. 1, record 10, English, - embossed
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- en relief 1, record 10, French, en%20relief
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le support matériel est un rectangle plastique de format standardisé, portant en relief le nom et le symbole commercial de l'émetteur [...] Les cartes sont utilisables pour régler des achats [...] 1, record 10, French, - en%20relief
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-10-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- emphasis 1, record 11, English, emphasis
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- mise en relief
1, record 11, French, mise%20en%20relief
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- degré d'importance 2, record 11, French, degr%C3%A9%20d%27importance
masculine noun
- relief 3, record 11, French, relief
masculine noun
- prépondérance 3, record 11, French, pr%C3%A9pond%C3%A9rance
masculine noun
- priorité 3, record 11, French, priorit%C3%A9
feminine noun
- importance 3, record 11, French, importance
feminine noun
- poids 3, record 11, French, poids
masculine noun
- incidence 3, record 11, French, incidence
feminine noun
- publicité 3, record 11, French, publicit%C3%A9
feminine noun
- objectif 3, record 11, French, objectif
masculine noun
- idée maîtresse 3, record 11, French, id%C3%A9e%20ma%C3%AEtresse
feminine noun
- thème 3, record 11, French, th%C3%A8me
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mise en relief par trois sortes de moyens : phoniques, syntaxiques et lexicaux. 1, record 11, French, - mise%20en%20relief
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-04-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- wash-off relief 1, record 12, English, wash%2Doff%20relief
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An image in relief in colour photography produced by hardening the exposed portions of a usually gelatinous colloid layer and washing off the unhardened portions. 1, record 12, English, - wash%2Doff%20relief
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- relief
1, record 12, French, relief
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1991-04-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- three dimensional 1, record 13, English, three%20dimensional
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the first full-length three dimensional film from the states (The Linguist, May/54). 1, record 13, English, - three%20dimensional
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- en relief 1, record 13, French, en%20relief
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le premier long-métrage américain en relief. 1, record 13, French, - en%20relief
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-05-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Typography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- fadeback 1, record 14, English, fadeback
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Typographie (Caractères)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- relief
1, record 14, French, relief
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Donner du relief: Faire valoir en mettant en évidence une partie de texte ou illustration. 1, record 14, French, - relief
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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