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DOWN FILL [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothing
- Bedding
- Upholstery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fill power
1, record 1, English, fill%20power
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- loft 2, record 1, English, loft
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The number of cubic inches one ounce of down will fill under specific conditions. 3, record 1, English, - fill%20power
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vêtements
- Literie
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- facteur de gonflement
1, record 1, French, facteur%20de%20gonflement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- indice de gonflement 2, record 1, French, indice%20de%20gonflement
masculine noun
- pouvoir de gonflement 3, record 1, French, pouvoir%20de%20gonflement
masculine noun
- loft 4, record 1, French, loft
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industrias textiles
- Prendas de vestir
- Ropa de cama
- Tapicería (Industria del mueble)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor de relleno
1, record 1, Spanish, factor%20de%20relleno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El grueso 90/10 con factor de relleno 750 solo se coloca en el pecho, la espalda y los hombros. 1, record 1, Spanish, - factor%20de%20relleno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-02-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- single cabin
1, record 2, English, single%20cabin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- single compartment 2, record 2, English, single%20compartment
correct
- single sleeper cabin 3, record 2, English, single%20sleeper%20cabin
correct
- single 4, record 2, English, single
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The railway company] offers sleeper cabins with bunk beds... Single cabins contain an armchair facing a toilet and sink and at night a single bunk slides down to fill the space. 5, record 2, English, - single%20cabin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Configured as a relaxing private lounge during the day comprising sofa, footstool table, the compartment converts in the evening to a night configuration with an upper and lower bed. The Orient Express single compartments also feature a washbasin with hot and cold water enclosed in a cabinet, with towels and toiletries provided. 6, record 2, English, - single%20cabin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- compartiment individuel
1, record 2, French, compartiment%20individuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- compartiment simple 2, record 2, French, compartiment%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compartiment de voitures-lits aménagé pour une seule personne. 3, record 2, French, - compartiment%20individuel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les passagers des compartiments individuels ont accès à une douche exiguë, mais propre et sans attente le matin, serviettes fournies comme à l'hôtel. 4, record 2, French, - compartiment%20individuel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compartiment individuel : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000. 5, record 2, French, - compartiment%20individuel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicio de pasajeros (Transporte ferroviario)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cabina individual
1, record 2, Spanish, cabina%20individual
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las opciones de espacio en los trenes nocturnos van desde asientos reclinables a cabinas individuales con baños privados. 2, record 2, Spanish, - cabina%20individual
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cabina individual: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, explica que el anglicismo "single" es innecesario en la terminología ferroviaria para denominar a las cabinas individuales en los coches cama. 3, record 2, Spanish, - cabina%20individual
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- earthwork
1, record 3, English, earthwork
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- earthmoving 2, record 3, English, earthmoving
correct, see observation
- earth moving 3, record 3, English, earth%20moving
correct
- general excavation 4, record 3, English, general%20excavation
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any operation involving the excavation or construction of earth embankments. 5, record 3, English, - earthwork
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Earthmoving. This includes excavation and the placement of earth fill. Excavation follows preparation of the site, and is performed when the existing grade must be brought down to a new elevation. 6, record 3, English, - earthwork
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
General excavation consists of the primary operations of earth excavation, rock excavation, backfill, and embankment construction; it also includes the transportation of earth materials, the stabilization of earth banks, and the control of ground water. 4, record 3, English, - earthwork
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
General excavation is the term quite generally applied to the moving of portions of the earth’s crust for construction purposes. Other terms, such as earthmoving, may or may not mean the same thing. Confusion arises from the dual use of the word "earth" to refer, on the one hand, to the sphere on which we live, and on the other hand to that portion of the earth’s crust often termed "dirt," but now more frequently termed "soil." 4, record 3, English, - earthwork
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Do not translate in French by "terrassements généraux" which is more specific. 7, record 3, English, - earthwork
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
earthwork: term standardized by ISO. 8, record 3, English, - earthwork
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- terrassement
1, record 3, French, terrassement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des opérations de génie civil et de travaux publics ayant pour effet de modifier le relief du sol, que ce dernier soit constitué par des terres proprement dites ou par des rochers. 2, record 3, French, - terrassement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On nomme terrassements les travaux qui se rapportent à la modification du relief d'un terrain. Cette modification des niveaux du sol est réalisée par l'exécution de déblais et de remblais. 3, record 3, French, - terrassement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Selon leur volume, [...] les terrassements peuvent se classer en deux groupes : les terrassements pour ouvrages d'art et pour bâtiments [où] les masses de terre à déplacer sont relativement peu importantes [et] les terrassements généraux de grande masse : routes, aérodromes, barrages et digues en terre. 4, record 3, French, - terrassement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terrassement : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - terrassement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Remoción de tierras
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- movimiento de tierras
1, record 3, Spanish, movimiento%20de%20tierras
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento de los materiales de la superficie de un terreno para alterar su forma para fines de constitución en el sitio. 2, record 3, Spanish, - movimiento%20de%20tierras
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-04-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Cargo (Water Transport)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- full and down
1, record 4, English, full%20and%20down
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An expression used to denote the condition of a loaded vessel when the cargo is of such nature as to fill all available space in the cargo areas, and at the same time of sufficient weight to bring the ship down to her designed loadline, i. e. down to marks. 2, record 4, English, - full%20and%20down
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chargé en poids et en cubage 1, record 4, French, charg%C3%A9%20en%20poids%20et%20en%20cubage
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-09-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Colt Commander
1, record 5, English, Colt%20Commander
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Colt "Commander" is a trimmed down version of the "Government" model 1911 A1. Proposed at the end of 1949, it was intended to fill a Military need for a lighter handgun devoted to officers. 2, record 5, English, - Colt%20Commander
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Automatic pistol made by the Colt Company. 3, record 5, English, - Colt%20Commander
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Colt Commander
1, record 5, French, Colt%20Commander
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pistolet Colt modèle Commander 2, record 5, French, pistolet%20Colt%20mod%C3%A8le%20Commander
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Colt «Commander» est une version raccourcie du Colt "Government" 1911 A1. Proposé vers la fin de l'année 1949, il était destiné à satisfaire un besoin militaire pour une arme plus légère à l'usage des officiers. 3, record 5, French, - Colt%20Commander
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pistolet automatique fabriqué par la société Colt. 4, record 5, French, - Colt%20Commander
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-11-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fish lock
1, record 6, English, fish%20lock
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fish passes usually take the form of fish ladders and fish locks.... The Borland fish lock was developed in Scotland as an alternative to fish ladders. It operates on the same intermittent principle as a ship lock but is constructed as a closed conduit. Intermittent closure of the gates at the bottom causes the continuous flow through the lock to fill the conduit at intervals, and thus allows fish waiting in the bottom chamber to be raised through the height of the dam. The lock also serves at other seasons to flush young salmon down past the dam. 1, record 6, English, - fish%20lock
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- écluse à poissons
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9cluse%20%C3%A0%20poissons
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ascenseur à sas 2, record 6, French, ascenseur%20%C3%A0%20sas
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant aux poissons de remonter de l'aval à l'amont des barrages de grande hauteur et comprenant deux chambres reliées par une galerie inclinée. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9cluse%20%C3%A0%20poissons
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-06-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rabbit Farming
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dewdrop valve
1, record 7, English, dewdrop%20valve
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Even the smallest rabbittry benefits from an automatic or semi-automatic system. The simplest watering system is semi-automatic. You fill a holding tank(perhaps just a large bucket) elevated above the hutches, and the water flows down through pipes alongside the cages. Valves are inserted into the pipe at each cage. The rabbits bite on the valves to release the water. There are two types of valves. The "dewdrop" valve has a metal stem in it which is dislodged when bit or licked. This allows the water to trickle through. After a rabbit has stopped drinking, the stem drops back into the valve opening and is held in place by the water pressure. 1, record 7, English, - dewdrop%20valve
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des lapins
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- clapet goutte à goutte
1, record 7, French, clapet%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'abreuvement des lapins doit alors être assuré par un système automatique du type clapet. 1, record 7, French, - clapet%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Proposition d'André Sénécal de la Section technique. 1, record 7, French, - clapet%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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