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SIDES [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optical Glass
- Optical Instruments
- Orthoses
- The Eye
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- temple
1, record 1, English, temple
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- side 2, record 1, English, side
correct, noun
- earstem 3, record 1, English, earstem
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of the sidepieces of a pair of spectacles, extending back above the ears. 4, record 1, English, - temple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hammer® earstems comfortably accommodate any head size without touching your temples. 3, record 1, English, - temple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
3 pairs of adjustable temples with anti-slip tips. 5, record 1, English, - temple
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sidearm
- ear arm
- earstems
- ear stem
- ear stems
- sidearms
- temples
- sides
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Verres d'optique
- Instruments d'optique
- Orthèses
- Oeil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- branche
1, record 1, French, branche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attache fixée sur la face d'une monture de lunette s'appuyant sur le sillon auriculaire de l'oreille [et destinée à] maintenir la monture en place. 2, record 1, French, - branche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
branches de lunettes : les deux tiges qui reposent sur les oreilles. 3, record 1, French, - branche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
3 paires de branches réglables avec embouts antidérapants. 4, record 1, French, - branche
Record 1, Key term(s)
- branches
- branche de lunettes
- branches de lunettes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- side of the house
1, record 2, English, side%20of%20the%20house
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- house side 2, record 2, English, house%20side
correct, noun
- side circle 3, record 2, English, side%20circle
correct
- side 4, record 2, English, side
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Each of the areas of the house lying to the right or to the left of the tee or button, on each side of the centre line of a curling sheet. 5, record 2, English, - side%20of%20the%20house
Record 2, Key term(s)
- sides
- sides of the house
- side circles
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- côté de la maison
1, record 2, French, c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20de%20la%20maison
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- côté 2, record 2, French, c%C3%B4t%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des parties de la maison à droite ou à gauche de la ligne médiane d'une piste de curling; chacun des demi-cercles à droite et à gauche du bouton. 3, record 2, French, - c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20de%20la%20maison
Record 2, Key term(s)
- côtés
- côtés de la maison
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-12-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- legs
1, record 3, English, legs
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sides 1, record 3, English, sides
correct, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lateral parts of the knitted loop that connect the top arc to the bottom half arcs. 1, record 3, English, - legs
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term 'legs' applies also to a stitch. 1, record 3, English, - legs
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- jambes de maille
1, record 3, French, jambes%20de%20maille
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ailes de maille 1, record 3, French, ailes%20de%20maille
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parties latérales de la maille réunissant la tête et les pieds de maille. 1, record 3, French, - jambes%20de%20maille
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme 'jambes' s'applique aussi bien à une maille qu'à une boucle de maille. 1, record 3, French, - jambes%20de%20maille
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-03-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
Record 4, Main entry term, English
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stock exchange. 1, record 4, English, - sides
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- marché acheteur ou vendeur
1, record 4, French, march%C3%A9%20acheteur%20ou%20vendeur
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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