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TOILE POURTOUR [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Variety Shows and Circuses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sidewall
1, record 1, English, sidewall
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wall of a tent. 1, record 1, English, - sidewall
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - sidewall
Record 1, Key term(s)
- side wall
- side-wall
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- toile de pourtour
1, record 1, French, toile%20de%20pourtour
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - toile%20de%20pourtour
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - toile%20de%20pourtour
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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