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BALAI [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fish
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- American plaice
1, record 1, English, American%20plaice
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian plaice 1, record 1, English, Canadian%20plaice
correct
- long rough dab 2, record 1, English, long%20rough%20dab
correct
- American dab 3, record 1, English, American%20dab
correct
- dab 3, record 1, English, dab
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A fish of the family Pleuronectidae. 4, record 1, English, - American%20plaice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dab: common name also used to refer to other species of flatfishes. 5, record 1, English, - American%20plaice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plie canadienne
1, record 1, French, plie%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- balai de l'Atlantique 2, record 1, French, balai%20de%20l%27Atlantique
correct, masculine noun
- balai 3, record 1, French, balai
correct, masculine noun
- flétan nain 4, record 1, French, fl%C3%A9tan%20nain
correct, masculine noun
- fausse sole 4, record 1, French, fausse%20sole
correct, feminine noun
- faux flétan 5, record 1, French, faux%20fl%C3%A9tan
correct, masculine noun
- sole d'Écosse 6, record 1, French, sole%20d%27%C3%89cosse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poisson de la famille des Pleuronectidae. 7, record 1, French, - plie%20canadienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
plie canadienne : désignation normalisée par le Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ). 7, record 1, French, - plie%20canadienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Peces
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- platija americana
1, record 1, Spanish, platija%20americana
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, 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
- broom
1, record 2, English, broom
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
broom: an item in the "Maintenance Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - broom
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- balai
1, record 2, French, balai
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balai : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de maintenance» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - balai
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-06-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Component Manufacturing Equipment
- Conductors and Resistors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- brush
1, record 3, English, brush
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brush: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 3, English, - brush
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement électriques
- Conducteurs et résistances
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- balai
1, record 3, French, balai
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce conductrice destinée à assurer la liaison électrique d'un organe mobile avec un contact fixe. 2, record 3, French, - balai
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balai : terme uniformisé par le Canadien national (CN). 3, record 3, French, - balai
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
balai : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 3, French, - balai
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de fabricación de componentes eléctricos
- Conductores y resistencias
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- escobilla
1, record 3, Spanish, escobilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza conductora, generalmente fija, que proporciona un contacto eléctrico deslizante con un colector o un anillo. 1, record 3, Spanish, - escobilla
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Switching
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contact arm 1, record 4, English, contact%20arm
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each switch has a vertical rod with a horizontal contact arm (a metal blade). 1, record 4, English, - contact%20arm
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Commutation téléphonique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- frotteur
1, record 4, French, frotteur
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- balai 1, record 4, French, balai
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un jeu de 2 frotteurs parallèles, portés par l'axe du cylindre, peut venir contacter l'un quelconque des jeux de broches [...] À ces frotteurs ou balais sont soudés les 2 fils qui arrivent du sélecteur précédent. 1, record 4, French, - frotteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- brush trap
1, record 5, English, brush%20trap
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You can make these traps simply by tying branches, sticks, brush etc. into bundles and either placing them flat or upright on the bottom or suspending them in the water. Fish and crustaceans sheltering in the brush trap can be caught by quickly lifting the bundles from the water. The bundles can be put in the centre of a woven basket to catch fish that try to escape when the trap is lifted. Alternatively, you can put a dip net under the bundles while you are lifting them 1, record 5, English, - brush%20trap
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fagot
1, record 5, French, fagot
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- balai 1, record 5, French, balai
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piège élémentaire, constitué d'un faisceau de branchages immergé, utilisé pour la pêche des crevettes. 1, record 5, French, - fagot
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pêche aux fagots 1, record 5, French, - fagot
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- hacina
1, record 5, Spanish, hacina
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-01-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- curling broom
1, record 6, English, curling%20broom
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- curling brush 1, record 6, English, curling%20brush
correct
- broom 2, record 6, English, broom
correct, noun
- brush 3, record 6, English, brush
correct, noun
- push broom 4, record 6, English, push%20broom
correct
- besom 5, record 6, English, besom
correct, Great Britain
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long-handled instrument used by curlers to sweep the ice in front of a moving rock. 1, record 6, English, - curling%20broom
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Curling is now played using either a broom or a brush. 6, record 6, English, - curling%20broom
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
besom: A Scottish word. 6, record 6, English, - curling%20broom
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- balai de curling
1, record 6, French, balai%20de%20curling
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- brosse de curling 1, record 6, French, brosse%20de%20curling
correct, feminine noun
- balai 2, record 6, French, balai
correct, masculine noun
- brosse 3, record 6, French, brosse
correct, feminine noun
- balai canadien 4, record 6, French, balai%20canadien
correct, masculine noun, Europe
- balai écossais 4, record 6, French, balai%20%C3%A9cossais
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument à long manche dont les curleurs et curleuses se servent pour balayer la glace devant une pierre en mouvement. 1, record 6, French, - balai%20de%20curling
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le curleur prendra quelques secondes pour se concentrer tout en nettoyant, à l'aide de son balai, le dessous de la pierre qu'il se prépare à lancer. 5, record 6, French, - balai%20de%20curling
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le curling se joue maintenant avec un balai ou une brosse, au choix du curleur, de la curleuse. Depuis son apparition, la brosse ne cesse de gagner en popularité. En raison des origines de l'un et l'autre, certains appellent le balai, «balai canadien», et la brosse, «balai écossais». 5, record 6, French, - balai%20de%20curling
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-06-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- brush
1, record 7, English, brush
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- reading brush 2, record 7, English, reading%20brush
correct
- brush assembly 3, record 7, English, brush%20assembly
correct
- brush set 4, record 7, English, brush%20set
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electrical apparatus for reading information from a punched card. 1, record 7, English, - brush
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- brosse de lecture
1, record 7, French, brosse%20de%20lecture
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- balai de lecture 2, record 7, French, balai%20de%20lecture
correct, masculine noun
- balai 3, record 7, French, balai
masculine noun
- balai conducteur 3, record 7, French, balai%20conducteur
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur un lecteur de cartes, pinceau de fils métalliques assurant, au travers des perforations d'une carte, un contact électrique avec un dispositif d'entraînement chargé électriquement. 2, record 7, French, - brosse%20de%20lecture
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les lecteurs rapides, les balais de lecture sont de plus en plus remplacés par des cellules photo-électriques. 2, record 7, French, - brosse%20de%20lecture
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- escobilla
1, record 7, Spanish, escobilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- escobilla de lectura 2, record 7, Spanish, escobilla%20de%20lectura
correct, feminine noun
- conjunto de escobillas 3, record 7, Spanish, conjunto%20de%20escobillas
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En las máquinas de tarjetas perforadas, órgano terminado por numerosas clavijas de alambre que, al pasar por las perforaciones de la tarjeta, establecen los contactos eléctricos merced a los cuales cada agujero puede ser descifrado. 1, record 7, Spanish, - escobilla
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-07-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Percussion Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- brush
1, record 8, English, brush
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device of wires attached in a fanlike spread to a handle, used as on drums or cymbals for a swishing or muted effect. 2, record 8, English, - brush
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à percussion
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- balai
1, record 8, French, balai
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objet formé de fils d'acier très fins servant sur les instruments à percussion. 2, record 8, French, - balai
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cymbales d'orchestres modernes sont minces et plates [...] On peut, [...] frapper une seule cymbale avec des accessoires divers : suivant la sonorité désirée, on utilisera des maillets, des baguettes de timbale ou de tambour, des baguettes d'éponge ou de laine, le balai de fils d'acier (brosse métallique), ou encore la tringle du triangle. 3, record 8, French, - balai
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de percusión
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- escobilla
1, record 8, Spanish, escobilla
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-07-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hay and straw broom
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- broom (hay and straw)
- brooms hay and straw
- hay broom
- straw broom
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- balai
1, record 9, French, balai
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Agriculture, mai 1995. 1, record 9, French, - balai
Record 9, Key term(s)
- balais
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos domésticos de limpieza y mantenimiento
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- escoba
1, record 9, Spanish, escoba
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Especie de cepillo, provisto de un astil o mango, que sirve para barrer. 1, record 9, Spanish, - escoba
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-07-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Electronic Publishing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- paint brush
1, record 10, English, paint%20brush
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- electronic paint brush 2, record 10, English, electronic%20paint%20brush
correct
- graphic brush 3, record 10, English, graphic%20brush
correct
- graphical brush 3, record 10, English, graphical%20brush
correct
- brush 4, record 10, English, brush
correct
- paint brush 1, record 10, English, paint%20brush
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Éditique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- brosse
1, record 10, French, brosse
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- balai 1, record 10, French, balai
correct, masculine noun
- pinceau 2, record 10, French, pinceau
correct, masculine noun
- pinceau électronique 2, record 10, French, pinceau%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tache pouvant être déplacée dans tous les sens, et dont la traînée lumineuse laisse une trace sur l'écran. 3, record 10, French, - brosse
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Publicación electrónica
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- pincel
1, record 10, Spanish, pincel
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- brocha de pintura 1, record 10, Spanish, brocha%20de%20pintura
correct, feminine noun
- brocha 2, record 10, Spanish, brocha
correct, feminine noun
- pincel de pintar 3, record 10, Spanish, pincel%20de%20pintar
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una de las propiedades de ciertos sistemas de gráficos de computadoras (ordenadores). El pincel brinda al usuario una diversidad de formas y figuras para pintar, y se usa moviendo el cursor o puntero en la pantalla de visualización. 1, record 10, Spanish, - pincel
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-11-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- get the broom
1, record 11, English, get%20the%20broom
correct, verb phrase
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- get the brush 1, record 11, English, get%20the%20brush
correct, verb phrase
- deliver on the broom 1, record 11, English, deliver%20on%20the%20broom
correct, verb phrase
- deliver on the brush 1, record 11, English, deliver%20on%20the%20brush
correct, verb phrase
- be on the broom 2, record 11, English, be%20on%20the%20broom
correct, verb phrase
- be on the brush 1, record 11, English, be%20on%20the%20brush
correct, verb phrase
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To deliver a rock at the point indicated as the target by the skip's broom or brush. 1, record 11, English, - get%20the%20broom
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antonym: miss the broom, miss the brush. 1, record 11, English, - get%20the%20broom
Record 11, Key term(s)
- on the broom
- on the brush
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- prendre le balai
1, record 11, French, prendre%20le%20balai
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- prendre la brosse 2, record 11, French, prendre%20la%20brosse
correct
- frapper le balai 1, record 11, French, frapper%20le%20balai
correct
- frapper la brosse 2, record 11, French, frapper%20la%20brosse
correct
- lancer sur le balai 2, record 11, French, lancer%20sur%20le%20balai
correct
- lancer sur la brosse 2, record 11, French, lancer%20sur%20la%20brosse
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lancer la pierre à l'endroit indiqué comme cible par le balai ou la brosse du capitaine. 2, record 11, French, - prendre%20le%20balai
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antonyme : rater le balai; rater la brosse. 2, record 11, French, - prendre%20le%20balai
Record 11, Key term(s)
- sur le balai
- sur la brosse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-10-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Component Manufacturing Equipment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- contact brush 1, record 12, English, contact%20brush
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement électriques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- balai
1, record 12, French, balai
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les machines tournantes électriques à collecteur, pièce composée du charbon, de son support et du fil de connexion qui frotte sur les lamelles du rotor pour recueillir le courant électrique généré dans les roulements. 1, record 12, French, - balai
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-01-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
- Outillage industriel
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- balai
1, record 13, French, balai
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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