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WATER CLOSET [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Interior Design
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- toilet
1, record 1, English, toilet
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- washroom 2, record 1, English, washroom
correct
- restroom 3, record 1, English, restroom
correct
- rest room 4, record 1, English, rest%20room
correct
- water closet 5, record 1, English, water%20closet
correct
- privy 5, record 1, English, privy
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A room or suite of rooms in a public or semipublic building or a business establishment provided with lavatory, toilet, and other facilities for clients, visitors, or employees' rest or comfort. 6, record 1, English, - toilet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
restroom: term used by Parks Canada. 7, record 1, English, - toilet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Architecture d'intérieurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- toilettes
1, record 1, French, toilettes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- wc 2, record 1, French, wc
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieux d'aisances. 3, record 1, French, - toilettes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toilettes : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 1, French, - toilettes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
toilettes : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 5, record 1, French, - toilettes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Building Elements
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- toilet
1, record 2, English, toilet
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lavatory 2, record 2, English, lavatory
correct
- water closet 3, record 2, English, water%20closet
correct
- W.C. 3, record 2, English, W%2EC%2E
correct
- W.C. 3, record 2, English, W%2EC%2E
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bathroom fixture for defecation and urination consisting of a large porcelain basin usually with a hinge lid and seat and a tank from which running water is flushed to rinse the basin. 2, record 2, English, - toilet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- toilette
1, record 2, French, toilette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- wc 2, record 2, French, wc
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil sanitaire de réception, puis d'évacuation des déjections naturelles humaines. 2, record 2, French, - toilette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos sanitarios
- Elementos de edificios
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- inodoro
1, record 2, Spanish, inodoro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- retrete 1, record 2, Spanish, retrete
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Interiors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- water closet
1, record 3, English, water%20closet
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The section "Waste Disposal"] includes items such as wash basins, water closets, flushing systems, etc. 1, record 3, English, - water%20closet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement intérieur des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- siège sanitaire
1, record 3, French, si%C3%A8ge%20sanitaire
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La section «Vidange»] comprend, par exemple, les lavabos, sièges sanitaires, chasses d'eau, etc. 1, record 3, French, - si%C3%A8ge%20sanitaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Disposición interior de las aeronaves
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- inodoro
1, record 3, Spanish, inodoro
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- retrete 1, record 3, Spanish, retrete
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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