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TIMBERWOMAN [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- timberman
1, record 1, English, timberman
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- timberwoman 1, record 1, English, timberwoman
correct
- timberman - underground mining 1, record 1, English, timberman%20%2D%20underground%20mining
correct
- timberwoman - underground mining 1, record 1, English, timberwoman%20%2D%20underground%20mining
correct
Record 1, Key term(s)
- timber man
- timber woman
- timber man - underground mining
- timber woman - underground mining
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boiseur
1, record 1, French, boiseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- boiseuse 1, record 1, French, boiseuse
correct, feminine noun
- boiseur - exploitation de mines souterraines 1, record 1, French, boiseur%20%2D%20exploitation%20de%20mines%20souterraines
correct, masculine noun
- boiseuse - exploitation de mines souterraines 1, record 1, French, boiseuse%20%2D%20exploitation%20de%20mines%20souterraines
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-09-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Underground Mining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- timberman
1, record 2, English, timberman
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- timberwoman 2, record 2, English, timberwoman
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A miner skilled in notching, erecting, and securing timber sets in mine workings. 3, record 2, English, - timberman
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shaft timberman. 2, record 2, English, - timberman
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The craft of the timberman is gradually becoming extinct with the advent of power tools, and steel as a support. 3, record 2, English, - timberman
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Exploitation minière souterraine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- boiseur
1, record 2, French, boiseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- boiseuse 2, record 2, French, boiseuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne chargée du boisage des galeries. 3, record 2, French, - boiseur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Explotación minera subterránea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- maderista
1, record 2, Spanish, maderista
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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