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DRESS PANTS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Naval Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- naval enhanced combat uniform
1, record 1, English, naval%20enhanced%20combat%20uniform
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NECU 1, record 1, English, NECU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- naval combat dress 2, record 1, English, naval%20combat%20dress
obsolete
- NCD 2, record 1, English, NCD
obsolete
- NCD 2, record 1, English, NCD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Department of National Defence and the RCN [Royal Canadian Navy] are currently trialling a new two-piece uniform, consisting of a long-sleeved shirt and pants. This new uniform is known as the naval enhanced combat uniform(NECU) and will replace the current [naval combat] dress. The new uniform will provide increased comfort, performance and a better, more streamlined fit overall, while functioning in all operational environments. 2, record 1, English, - naval%20enhanced%20combat%20uniform
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Forces navales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- uniforme de combat amélioré de la Marine
1, record 1, French, uniforme%20de%20combat%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9%20de%20la%20Marine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- UCAM 1, record 1, French, UCAM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tenue de combat de la Marine 1, record 1, French, tenue%20de%20combat%20de%20la%20Marine
feminine noun, obsolete
- TCM 1, record 1, French, TCM
feminine noun, obsolete
- TCM 1, record 1, French, TCM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
- Military Dress
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sweatpants
1, record 2, English, sweatpants
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sweat pants 2, record 2, English, sweat%20pants
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The long, loose pants made of a warm, absorbent fabric such as fleece-lined cotton, and having a string-tied or elasticized waist and, often, knitted cuffs at the ankles, worn for warm-up exercises, or as all-purpose casual dress. 2, record 2, English, - sweatpants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The currently approved sub-projects are: ... the improved environmental clothing system, comprising sweatshirts, sweatpants, combat coat, combat overpants, parka and overalls. 3, record 2, English, - sweatpants
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Tenue militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pantalon en molleton
1, record 2, French, pantalon%20en%20molleton
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sous-projets qui ont été approuvés pour l'instant sont les suivants [...] Le système amélioré de vêtements adaptés (SAVA) : chandail et pantalon en molleton, veste et pantalon de combat, parka et salopette. 1, record 2, French, - pantalon%20en%20molleton
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Interiors (Motor Vehicles)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heated seat
1, record 3, English, heated%20seat
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
But, on those frosty Canadian mornings, the added value of leather-appointed, heated front seats underlines the Infiniti difference : from the top of your head to the seat of your pants or dress. 1, record 3, English, - heated%20seat
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aménagements intérieurs (Véhicules automobiles)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- siège chauffant
1, record 3, French, si%C3%A8ge%20chauffant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette dernière bénéficie du groupe De Luxe qui, moyennant 2000$, ajoute le revêtement de cuir, les sièges chauffants et le toit ouvrant. 2, record 3, French, - si%C3%A8ge%20chauffant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bloomers
1, record 4, English, bloomers
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Turkish trousers to the ankle with a skirt reaching some four inches below knee. 1, record 4, English, - bloomers
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the 1800s, women wore long dresses and hoopskirts. They began to protest that type of dress by wearing bloomers, which were like pants. 1, record 4, English, - bloomers
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- culotte bouffante
1, record 4, French, culotte%20bouffante
correct, feminine noun
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 1991-10-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Patterns
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fitting shell
1, record 5, English, fitting%20shell
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- garment shell 1, record 5, English, garment%20shell
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fitting shell is made from a basic pattern-it may be a dress, pants, or just a bodice-sewed in inexpensive fabric and used exclusively for solving fitting problems. 1, record 5, English, - fitting%20shell
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... garment shell should ideally be worn by the person for whom it is intended, with another person checking for fitting details. 1, record 5, English, - fitting%20shell
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Patrons (Couture)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vêtement de préessayage
1, record 5, French, v%C3%AAtement%20de%20pr%C3%A9essayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- vêtement de pré-essayage 2, record 5, French, v%C3%AAtement%20de%20pr%C3%A9%2Dessayage
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- toile d'essayage 2, record 5, French, toile%20d%27essayage
correct, feminine noun
- toile de préessayage 1, record 5, French, toile%20de%20pr%C3%A9essayage
correct, feminine noun
- toile de pré-essayage 2, record 5, French, toile%20de%20pr%C3%A9%2Dessayage
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vêtement de pré-essayage se construit avec un patron dans un tissu peu coûteux, et n'est utilisé que pour l'ajustement. Lorsque vous aurez rectifié ce vêtement de pré-essayage pour qu'il convienne à vos mesures, reportez les rectifications sur le patron qui devient [...] le patron type. 2, record 5, French, - v%C3%AAtement%20de%20pr%C3%A9essayage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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