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CONTOUR [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Mathematical Geography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contour line
1, record 1, English, contour%20line
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- contour 2, record 1, English, contour
noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line representing the horizontal contour of the earth's surface at a given elevation. 3, record 1, English, - contour%20line
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contour line: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - contour%20line
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour line; contour: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 1, English, - contour%20line
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Géographie mathématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- courbe de niveau
1, record 1, French, courbe%20de%20niveau
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ligne de niveau 2, record 1, French, ligne%20de%20niveau
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- ligne de contour 3, record 1, French, ligne%20de%20contour
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne qui présente le contour horizontal de la surface de la Terre à une élévation donnée. 4, record 1, French, - courbe%20de%20niveau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distance entre les courbes de niveau sur la carte démontre l'inclinaison de la pente. 2, record 1, French, - courbe%20de%20niveau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
courbe de niveau : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 1, French, - courbe%20de%20niveau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
courbe de niveau; ligne de niveau; ligne de contour : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 6, record 1, French, - courbe%20de%20niveau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Geografía matemática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- curva de nivel
1, record 1, Spanish, curva%20de%20nivel
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- línea de nivel 2, record 1, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20de%20nivel
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Línea en un mapa o carta que conecta puntos de igual elevación. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 3, record 1, Spanish, - curva%20de%20nivel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Las] curvas de nivel son líneas que, en un mapa, unen puntos de la misma altitud, por encima o por debajo de una superficie de referencia, que generalmente coincide con la línea del nivel del mar y tiene el fin de mostrar el relieve de un terreno. 4, record 1, Spanish, - curva%20de%20nivel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
curva de nivel: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 1, Spanish, - curva%20de%20nivel
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Roads
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- perimeter track 1, record 2, English, perimeter%20track
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Voies de circulation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- enveloppe convexe
1, record 2, French, enveloppe%20convexe
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contour 1, record 2, French, contour
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voie de circulation qui relie en circuit fermé tous les éléments de l'aire de manœuvre d'un aéroport. 2, record 2, French, - enveloppe%20convexe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- contour 1, record 3, English, contour
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contoured to lower hold 747/main deck 737/DG8 freighter. 1, record 3, English, - contour
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épouser la forme 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9pouser%20la%20forme
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Épouse la forme de la soute inférieure du B-747/du pont principal de l'avion-cargo 737/du DC8. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pouser%20la%20forme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 4, English, contour
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of points having the same value of a given attribute and forming a line that may serve as a boundary of an area. 2, record 4, English, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A contour can be displayed as a set of highlighted points. 2, record 4, English, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour: term standardized by ISO and CSA. 3, record 4, English, - contour
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 4, French, contour
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des points dont un attribut déterminé a la même valeur et qui forme une ligne pouvant délimiter une zone. 2, record 4, French, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
En modélisation 2D ou 3D, ensemble d'arêtes (droites ou courbes) délimitant une surface. 3, record 4, French, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le contour peut apparaître à l'affichage comme un ensemble de points mis en évidence. 2, record 4, French, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour : terme normalisé par l'ISO et la CSA. 4, record 4, French, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Le contour comporte des informations. 3, record 4, French, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Approcher un contour par un polygone, créer, décrire, définir, évaluer, modéliser, reconnaître, réduire, remplir, tracer, traiter un contour. 3, record 4, French, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Contour accidenté, brisé, convexe, fermé, ouvert, plan, polygonal. 3, record 4, French, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 PHR
Connaissance d'un contour, connectivité entre les contours, lignes de contour, modélisation, modification, paramétrisation, reconnaissance, remplissage d'un contour, surface d'un contour. 3, record 4, French, - contour
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-10-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- compensated volume control 1, record 5, English, compensated%20volume%20control
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 5, French, contour
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- correction physiologique 1, record 5, French, correction%20physiologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur un amplificateur de haute-fidélité, dispositif permettant de relever automatiquement le niveau des fréquences graves et aiguës lorsque le niveau du volume sonore est faible. 2, record 5, French, - contour
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-11-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- margin 1, record 6, English, margin
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The healthy tissue surrounding an area where a tumour has been removed. 2, record 6, English, - margin
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
US [ultrasound] studies was performed with a 10-MHz transducer. Homogenous hypoechogenicity, elongation along the general orientation of the breast tissue plane, regular margins, and intensification of posterior echoes were considered as benign signs. 3, record 6, English, - margin
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 6, French, contour
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les signes échographiques retenus pour le diagnostic de bénignité d'un nodule solide ont été le grand axe horizontal par rapport au plan cutané, le caractère hypoéchogène homogène, les contours réguliers, le renforcement postérieur pour les nodules mesurant plus de 10 mm [...] 1, record 6, French, - contour
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- margen
1, record 6, Spanish, margen
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- borde 2, record 6, Spanish, borde
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tejido sano de una zona donde se ha extirpado un tumor. 3, record 6, Spanish, - margen
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un margen del tumor bien delimitado (patrón geográfico) suele corresponder a tumores benignos y de crecimiento lento. Un borde del tumor mal definido con una zona de transición amplia entre tumor y hueso normal indica mayor agresividad [...] 2, record 6, Spanish, - margen
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-11-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Various Sports (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 7, English, contour
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The track will be easier to follow if you contour the slope instead of going straight up. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 7, English, - contour
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Winter sports included: skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. 2, record 7, English, - contour
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 7, English, - contour
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contourner
1, record 7, French, contourner
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La trace sera plus facile à suivre si vous contournez la pente. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 7, French, - contourner
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sports de neige concernés : ski, motoneige, raquette. 2, record 7, French, - contourner
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contourner : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 7, French, - contourner
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2006-03-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 8, English, contour
correct, noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
set of points having the same value of a given attribute and forming a line that may serve as a boundary of an area 1, record 8, English, - contour
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A contour can be displayed as a set of highlighted points. 1, record 8, English, - contour
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 8, English, - contour
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 8, French, contour
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ensemble des points dont un attribut déterminé a la même valeur et qui forme une ligne pouvant délimiter une zone 1, record 8, French, - contour
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le contour peut apparaître à l'affichage comme un ensemble de points mis en évidence. 1, record 8, French, - contour
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 8, French, - contour
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-08-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 9, English, contour
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- zone de rayonnement
1, record 9, French, zone%20de%20rayonnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- zone de réception 2, record 9, French, zone%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La zone de rayonnement mondiale du service par satellite de Globalstar peut différer de la zone d'itinérance de Globalstar Canada dans certains pays selon la mise en place des passerelles, l'obtention des licences locales et d'autres facteurs. 1, record 9, French, - zone%20de%20rayonnement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Conservative Dentistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 10, English, contour
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The shape or outline form of an object or surface. 1, record 10, English, - contour
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie conservatrice
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 10, French, contour
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- galbe 1, record 10, French, galbe
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limite ou forme extérieure d'un objet ou d'une surface. 1, record 10, French, - contour
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-04-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- contoured 1, record 11, English, contoured
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- au contour 1, record 11, French, au%20contour
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-04-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- contour 1, record 12, English, contour
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 12, French, contour
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 1994-03-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Biogeography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- polygon
1, record 13, English, polygon
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
limits of a map unit 1, record 13, English, - polygon
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Biogéographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 13, French, contour
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tracé des limites d'une unité pédologique sur une carte 1, record 13, French, - contour
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-03-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 14, English, contour
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A two dimensional curve that represents the outline or shape of the body or a part. 1, record 14, English, - contour
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- silhouette
1, record 14, French, silhouette
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1988-05-10
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Graphics
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- edge
1, record 15, English, edge
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Is a sequence of edgelets laid end-to-end with roughly the same orientation, which separates a large light area from a large dark one. 2, record 15, English, - edge
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Edge is a computer vision term to describe the places in a picture where gray values change significantly in adjacent pixels. There are many approaches for computing edges in a picture, and the resulting edges can be significantly different from one approach to another. 3, record 15, English, - edge
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Infographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 15, French, contour
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les contours, c'est-à-dire les points de l'image où l'intensité est discontinue. 2, record 15, French, - contour
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-03-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
- Bedding
- Table Linen
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- contour-style
1, record 16, English, contour%2Dstyle
correct, adjective
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- contour-fitted 2, record 16, English, contour%2Dfitted
correct, adjective
- contour-fit 3, record 16, English, contour%2Dfit
correct, adjective
- contour 1, record 16, English, contour
correct, adjective
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contour pad with quilted top and smooth sides. Contour-style mattress pads also in hard-to-find sizes. 1, record 16, English, - contour%2Dstyle
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Contour-fitted patio table cover. 2, record 16, English, - contour%2Dstyle
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
- Literie
- Linge de table
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- emboîtant
1, record 16, French, embo%C3%AEtant
correct, adjective
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Couvre-matelas à plateau matelassé, pourtour uni. Couvre-matelas emboîtant. 1, record 16, French, - embo%C3%AEtant
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1986-01-29
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- contour rug
1, record 17, English, contour%20rug
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- tapis contour
1, record 17, French, tapis%20contour
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- contour 1, record 17, French, contour
correct, masculine noun
- contour de W.C. 2, record 17, French, contour%20de%20W%2EC%2E
correct, masculine noun, France
- contour W.C. 2, record 17, French, contour%20W%2EC%2E
correct, masculine noun, France
- entourage 2, record 17, French, entourage
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit du tapis qui est mis autour de la cuvette dans la salle de bains. 3, record 17, French, - tapis%20contour
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1981-05-25
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- tread contour 1, record 18, English, tread%20contour
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 18, French, contour
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1980-04-15
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- contour 1, record 19, English, contour
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- contour 1, record 19, French, contour
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 3, record 19, French, - contour
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1978-06-09
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Arts
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 20, English, contour
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is just the outline, or bounding line, where its shape meets that of another. 1, record 20, English, - contour
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Arts plastiques
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 20, French, contour
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Limite extérieure d'un objet, d'un corps. 1, record 20, French, - contour
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- wash line 1, record 21, English, wash%20line
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- tracé périmétrique 1, record 21, French, trac%C3%A9%20p%C3%A9rim%C3%A9trique
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- contour 1, record 21, French, contour
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trait accentué délimitant les terres/terrains qui font l' objet d'un plan. 1, record 21, French, - trac%C3%A9%20p%C3%A9rim%C3%A9trique
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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