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ROLLER COASTER [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- roller coaster
1, record 1, English, roller%20coaster
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roller coaster: an item in the "Recreational Devices" class of the "Recreational Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - roller%20coaster
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- montagnes russes
1, record 1, French, montagnes%20russes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
montagnes russes : objet de la classe «Appareils récréatifs» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs». 2, record 1, French, - montagnes%20russes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-06-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- roller coaster
1, record 2, English, roller%20coaster
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elevated railway (as in an amusement park) constructed with curves and inclines at different levels and having cars rolling upon it. 2, record 2, English, - roller%20coaster
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Distinguish from "scenic railway": A miniature railway (as in an amusement park) with artificial scenery along the way. 2, record 2, English, - roller%20coaster
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- montagnes russes
1, record 2, French, montagnes%20russes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ancêtre de certaines attractions foraines (scenic railway, grand-huit, chenilles, etc.) constituées de plans montants et descendants sur lesquels roulent très rapidement de petits véhicules où prennent place des amateurs de sensations fortes; en langue courante, suite de montées et de descentes sur une route. 2, record 2, French, - montagnes%20russes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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