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Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Networks
- Urban Planning
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dead end
1, record 1, English, dead%20end
correct, see observation, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dead-end street 2, record 1, English, dead%2Dend%20street
correct, see observation, specific
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A local street open at one end only, without proper turning radius at end. 3, record 1, English, - dead%20end
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the term "cul-de-sac" which designates a local street open at one end only, with a circular area for turning around. 3, record 1, English, - dead%20end
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux routiers
- Aménagement urbain
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-sac
1, record 1, French, cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct, see observation, masculine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- impasse 2, record 1, French, impasse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rue de desserte locale ouverte à une extrémité seulement [...] 3, record 1, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les termes «cul-de-sac» et «impasse» en français] se traduisent en anglais par «cul-de-sac» ou «dead-end street» dépendamment de la présence ou non d'un aménagement pour les demi-tours. 3, record 1, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cul-de-sac : Au pluriel, ce terme s'écrit «culs-de-sac». 3, record 1, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Redes viales
- Planificación urbana
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- calle sin salida
1, record 1, Spanish, calle%20sin%20salida
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pasaje cerrado 2, record 1, Spanish, pasaje%20cerrado
correct, masculine noun
- callejón sin salida 2, record 1, Spanish, callej%C3%B3n%20sin%20salida
correct, masculine noun
- calle ciega 3, record 1, Spanish, calle%20ciega
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dead end 1, record 2, English, dead%20end
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bout libre
1, record 2, French, bout%20libre
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bout de chaîne qui ne supporte aucune charge. Palan. 1, record 2, French, - bout%20libre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dead end
1, record 3, English, dead%20end
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pipe that terminates with a closed fitting. 1, record 3, English, - dead%20end
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Distribution de l'eau
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-sac
1, record 3, French, cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tuyau dont l'extrémité est obturée. 1, record 3, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-09-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dead end
1, record 4, English, dead%20end
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The end of a drilling line or cable made fast to some stationary part of the drill rig or to a deadman. 1, record 4, English, - dead%20end
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bout mort
1, record 4, French, bout%20mort
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-01-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dead end 1, record 5, English, dead%20end
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dead end street 1, record 5, English, - dead%20end
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sans issue 1, record 5, French, sans%20issue
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cul-de-sac le petit journal 22 janv./66 1, record 5, French, - sans%20issue
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dead end 1, record 6, English, dead%20end
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bout aveugle
1, record 6, French, bout%20aveugle
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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