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RUBAN METRIQUE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- metric tape
1, record 1, English, metric%20tape
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
16' English/Metric Tape. Fiberglass tapes, vinyl-coating... Graduated in inches and feet, reverse side in meters... Lightweight and maintenance-free... Approved by the I.A.A.F. [International Association of Athletics Federations]. 2, record 1, English, - metric%20tape
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ruban métrique
1, record 1, French, ruban%20m%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-05-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Silviculture
- Forestry Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- diameter tape
1, record 2, English, diameter%20tape
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- girth tape 2, record 2, English, girth%20tape
correct
- girth-tape 3, record 2, English, girth%2Dtape
correct
- circumference tape 4, record 2, English, circumference%20tape
- area tape 4, record 2, English, area%20tape
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specially graduated tape by means of which the diameter may be read directly when the tape is placed around the tree. 5, record 2, English, - diameter%20tape
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The diameter of a tree cross section may be obtained with a flexible tape by measuring the "circumference" of the tree and dividing by [pi] ... The diameter tapes used by foresters, however, are graduated at intervals of (pi) units (inches or centimeter), thus permitting a direct reading of diameter. 6, record 2, English, - diameter%20tape
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In France, according to «La forêt», 1979, p. 468, tree diameter readings are most often obtained with tree calipers. 7, record 2, English, - diameter%20tape
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
diameter tape: term standardized by CSA. 7, record 2, English, - diameter%20tape
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Sylviculture
- Exploitation forestière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- galon circonférenciel
1, record 2, French, galon%20circonf%C3%A9renciel
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ruban forestier 2, record 2, French, ruban%20forestier
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- ruban métrique 3, record 2, French, ruban%20m%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- ruban à double graduation 4, record 2, French, ruban%20%C3%A0%20double%20graduation
correct, masculine noun
- ruban diamétrique 5, record 2, French, ruban%20diam%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- mètre ruban 3, record 2, French, m%C3%A8tre%20ruban
correct, masculine noun
- ruban circonférenciel 6, record 2, French, ruban%20circonf%C3%A9renciel
masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruban gradué que l'on place autour d'un arbre ou d'une grume pour en calculer la circonférence ou le diamètre. 7, record 2, French, - galon%20circonf%C3%A9renciel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ruban forestier : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 7, record 2, French, - galon%20circonf%C3%A9renciel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Silvicultura
- Explotación forestal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cinta para medir diámetros
1, record 2, Spanish, cinta%20para%20medir%20di%C3%A1metros
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cinta graduada en la que se lee directamente el diámetro de un árbol con sólo aplicarla a él. 2, record 2, Spanish, - cinta%20para%20medir%20di%C3%A1metros
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-05-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tape measure
1, record 3, English, tape%20measure
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tape measure is essential for taking body measurements. Best tape choice is flexible synthetic or fiberglass, which will not tear or stretch; 60 [inch] length with measurements on both sides; made with metal-tipped (nonfraying) ends. 1, record 3, English, - tape%20measure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ruban-mesure
1, record 3, French, ruban%2Dmesure
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mètre 2, record 3, French, m%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun, France
- ruban métrique 3, record 3, French, ruban%20m%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, regional
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ruban-mesure sert à prendre des mesures circulaires. Il est indispensable. Choisissez un ruban en tissu synthétique flexible et non extensible ou en fibre de verre : il ne se déchirera pas. Longueur : 60 [pouces]; chiffres sur les deux faces. Les pièces de métal des bouts protègent le ruban contre l'effilochage. 1, record 3, French, - ruban%2Dmesure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mètre de couturière : est un mètre souple qui mesure environ 1 m 40. Il comporte toutes les sous-unités du mètre et sert à prendre des mesures. 4, record 3, French, - ruban%2Dmesure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme ruban métrique est utilisé en Belgique. 4, record 3, French, - ruban%2Dmesure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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