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FRONT CLOTHING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-06-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bib number
1, record 1, English, bib%20number
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bib numbers should be worn on the outside clothing. Both the front and back number should be clearly visible. 2, record 1, English, - bib%20number
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- numéro de dossard
1, record 1, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20dossard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si deux ou plusieurs concurrents obtiennent le même temps, ils seront classés à la même place et le coureur portant le numéro de dossard le plus bas figurera en première position. 2, record 1, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20dossard
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-10-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Radiation Protection
- CBRNE Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- head-piece
1, record 2, English, head%2Dpiece
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of a respiratory protection device that is worn over the head. 1, record 2, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The headpiece is in two typical forms :[1) ] tight-fitting, in which there is a seal directly on the face in the style of a typical air-purifying filter [or 2) ] loose-fitting, in which there is no seal directly to the face. Various styles may cover the entire head or just the front portion; there may be an elastic or other means to keep the headpiece conforming approximately to the face; there may be a hood form so that the head covering continues to or below the neck and some forms are integral with a protective clothing ensemble. There may or may not be outlet valves or other air direction devices. 1, record 2, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record 2, Key term(s)
- headpiece
- head piece
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Radioprotection
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de tête
1, record 2, French, ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un appareil de protection respiratoire portée sur la tête. 1, record 2, French, - ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ensemble de tête est habituellement offert dans l'une des deux formes suivantes : [1)] pièce faciale très ajustée, où un joint d'étanchéité entre directement en contact avec le visage, comme c'est le cas avec un appareil de protection respiratoire à épuration d'air type [ou 2)] pièce faciale peu ajustée, où aucun dispositif d'étanchéité n'entre en contact avec le visage de l'utilisateur. Selon le modèle d'appareil, la pièce faciale peut couvrir toute la tête ou le visage seulement. Il peut être maintenu en place par un élastique ou un autre dispositif, prendre la forme d'un capuchon couvrant le cou ou être intégré à une tenue de protection. Enfin, la pièce faciale peut être dotée ou non de soupapes d'expiration ou d'autres dispositifs d'acheminement de l'air. 1, record 2, French, - ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- under layer 1, record 3, English, under%20layer
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two way zipper opening in the front provides the ability to open the jacket from the top or the bottom and also allows for easier access to under layers of clothing. 1, record 3, English, - under%20layer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sous-couche
1, record 3, French, sous%2Dcouche
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fermeture à glissière à deux curseurs sur le devant de la veste permet une ouverture de haut en bas ou de bas en haut, ainsi qu'un accès plus facile aux sous-couches du vêtement. 1, record 3, French, - sous%2Dcouche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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