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SIDE-WALL [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sidewall
1, record 1, English, sidewall
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tire wall 2, record 1, English, tire%20wall
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] part of a pneumatic tyre between the tread and the bead. 3, record 1, English, - sidewall
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sidewall: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - sidewall
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sidewall: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - sidewall
Record 1, Key term(s)
- side wall
- side-wall
- tyre wall
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- flanc
1, record 1, French, flanc
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du pneumatique située entre la bande de roulement et le talon. 2, record 1, French, - flanc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flanc : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - flanc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
flanc : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - flanc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- flanco
1, record 1, Spanish, flanco
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- lateral 2, record 1, Spanish, lateral
correct, masculine noun
- perfil 2, record 1, Spanish, perfil
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los laterales de las cubiertas, conocidos como "flancos" o "perfiles", contienen toda la información necesaria para saber qué tipo de neumático es [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - flanco
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Variety Shows and Circuses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sidewall
1, record 2, English, sidewall
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wall of a tent. 1, record 2, English, - sidewall
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The canvas is then fastened around each bale ring, and then hoisted up using the pulleys on the centre poles. Quarter poles are then inserted under the canvas and pushed erect, most often by elephant. Next, side poles are pushed erect under the canvas, around the entire circumference of the tent. Finally, sidewalls, flat canvas panels, are fastened around the perimeter of the tent to finish the enclosure. 1, record 2, English, - sidewall
Record 2, Key term(s)
- side wall
- side-wall
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- toile de pourtour
1, record 2, French, toile%20de%20pourtour
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La toile de pourtour obscurcit tranquillement l'intérieur du chapiteau, laissant pourtant apparaître l'entrée des artistes qui, très belle devant, est vite encombrée derrière par les accessoires des numéros. 2, record 2, French, - toile%20de%20pourtour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans cette formule du chapiteau monté avec les prolongements, il est également possible de monter seulement la structure, sans fixer la toile du pourtour et sans installer les gradins du public. 3, record 2, French, - toile%20de%20pourtour
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- side-wall
1, record 3, English, side%2Dwall
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- paroi latérale
1, record 3, French, paroi%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- paroi 1, record 3, French, paroi
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paroi latérale : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 3, French, - paroi%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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