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HEADBAND [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- The Eye
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- comfort band
1, record 1, English, comfort%20band
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sweat band 1, record 1, English, sweat%20band
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An accessory to cover at least the forehead zone of the inner surface of the headband to improve wearer comfort. 1, record 1, English, - comfort%20band
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
comfort band; sweat band: terms and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 1, English, - comfort%20band
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Oeil
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coussinet de confort
1, record 1, French, coussinet%20de%20confort
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- coussinet anti-sueur 1, record 1, French, coussinet%20anti%2Dsueur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accessoire couvrant au moins la partie avant de la surface interne d'un serre-tête afin d'améliorer le confort du porteur. 1, record 1, French, - coussinet%20de%20confort
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coussinet de confort; coussinet anti-sueur : termes et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 1, French, - coussinet%20de%20confort
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visor
1, record 2, English, visor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- window 2, record 2, English, window
correct
- lens 2, record 2, English, lens
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a face shield, made of clear plastic, that protects the face. 3, record 2, English, - visor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Face shields are the easiest type of personal protective equipment(PPE) to make. They typically consist of just two parts : a visor that covers the face and which is usually made of plastics such as polycarbonate, propionate, acetate, polyvinyl chloride(PVC), and polyethylene terephthalate glycol(PETG) ;and a method of holding the visor in place, such as a headband or strap. 4, record 2, English, - visor
Record 2, Key term(s)
- vizor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- visière
1, record 2, French, visi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine 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 écran facial, faite de plastique transparent, qui protège le visage. 2, record 2, French, - visi%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vestimenta de protección
- Instrumental médico
- Protección de las personas
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- visera
1, record 2, Spanish, visera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tightening headband
1, record 3, English, tightening%20headband
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tightening headband : an item in the "Regulative and Protective Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 3, English, - tightening%20headband
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écraseur de tête
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9craseur%20de%20t%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écraseur de tête : objet de la classe «Dispositifs de protection» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9craseur%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- headband
1, record 4, English, headband
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
headband : an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 4, English, - headband
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- serre-tête
1, record 4, French, serre%2Dt%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
serre-tête : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 4, French, - serre%2Dt%C3%AAte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-02-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- visor
1, record 5, English, visor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- peak 2, record 5, English, peak
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A projecting front on a cap or headband for shading the eyes. 1, record 5, English, - visor
Record 5, Key term(s)
- vizor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- visière
1, record 5, French, visi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'une casquette, d'un képi qui abrite les yeux [...] 2, record 5, French, - visi%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ropa de deporte e informal
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- visera
1, record 5, Spanish, visera
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-04-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- stretcher pole 1, record 6, English, stretcher%20pole
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- stretcher shaft 2, record 6, English, stretcher%20shaft
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The stretcher team consisted of four men; one in front between the stretcher shafts, carrying most of the weight by a headband, and two behind carrying one shaft each at shoulder height; the fourth man either rested or helped the rear couple. 2, record 6, English, - stretcher%20pole
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- brancard
1, record 6, French, brancard
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bras d'une civière. 1, record 6, French, - brancard
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
- The Eye
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- welding spectacles
1, record 7, English, welding%20spectacles
correct, plural, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A spectacle frame [(including spectacles)], with lateral protection, holding suitable filters in front of the eyes to give them protection. 1, record 7, English, - welding%20spectacles
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
They can usually be held in position with side-arms or with an additional headband fitting. 1, record 7, English, - welding%20spectacles
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
welding spectacles: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 7, English, - welding%20spectacles
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Soudage (Métal)
- Oeil
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- lunettes à branches pour le soudage
1, record 7, French, lunettes%20%C3%A0%20branches%20pour%20le%20soudage
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lunettes à branches, avec protection latérale, maintenant des filtres appropriés devant les yeux, afin de les protéger. 1, record 7, French, - lunettes%20%C3%A0%20branches%20pour%20le%20soudage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elles peuvent être maintenues en position par des branches latérales ou par un serre-tête supplémentaire. 1, record 7, French, - lunettes%20%C3%A0%20branches%20pour%20le%20soudage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lunettes à branches pour le soudage : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 7, French, - lunettes%20%C3%A0%20branches%20pour%20le%20soudage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-08-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
- Hearing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- behind-the-ear hearing aid
1, record 8, English, behind%2Dthe%2Dear%20hearing%20aid
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Behind-the-ear hearing aids including :headband hearing aids. 2, record 8, English, - behind%2Dthe%2Dear%20hearing%20aid
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISO code: 21 45 06. 3, record 8, English, - behind%2Dthe%2Dear%20hearing%20aid
Record 8, Key term(s)
- behind the ear hearing aid
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
- Ouïe
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- contour d'oreille
1, record 8, French, contour%20d%27oreille
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- prothèse contour d'oreille 2, record 8, French, proth%C3%A8se%20contour%20d%27oreille
avoid, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contours d'oreilles comprenant : aides auditives avec bandeau de tête. 3, record 8, French, - contour%20d%27oreille
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La prothèse sert à remplacer un membre, une partie de membre ou un organe, non à en faciliter la fonction, comme c'est le cas de l'aide à l'audition. 2, record 8, French, - contour%20d%27oreille
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Code ISO : 21 45 06. 2, record 8, French, - contour%20d%27oreille
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ortesis
- Oído
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- audífono retroauricular
1, record 8, Spanish, aud%C3%ADfono%20retroauricular
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Audífono que se sitúa detrás de la oreja y por un conducto lleva el sonido hasta un molde en la oreja. 2, record 8, Spanish, - aud%C3%ADfono%20retroauricular
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-06-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- head covering
1, record 9, English, head%20covering
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the highly characteristic chief's headdress..., a head covering with a wide leather headband embroidered with flowers made of either beads of moose hair. Feathers are arranged to cover the top of the head. These are rooster or partridge feathers which are split down the middle, as the nerve was removed to give the headdress a curly look. 1, record 9, English, - head%20covering
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bonnet
1, record 9, French, bonnet
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la coiffe du chef très caractéristique qui connut elle aussi des variations à travers les âges. Il s'agit d'un bonnet à large bandeau de cuir brodé à motifs floraux, soit en perle ou en poil d'orignal. Les plumes, disposées pour couvrir le dessus de la tête, sont des plumes de coq ou de perdrix fendues au milieu, auxquelles on a retiré le nerf pour donner un aspect frisé. 1, record 9, French, - bonnet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-06-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- feathered headdress
1, record 10, English, feathered%20headdress
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traditional Huron dress : a black gown, sash with arrow design and a feather headdress for men; a long skirt with a matching tunic and gown decorated with embroidery for women... the highly characteristic chief's headdress..., a head covering with a wide leather headband embroidered with flowers made of either beads of moose hair. Feathers are arranged to cover the top of the head. These are rooster or partridge feathers which are split down the middle, as the nerve was removed to give the headdress a curly look. 1, record 10, English, - feathered%20headdress
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- coiffe de plumes
1, record 10, French, coiffe%20de%20plumes
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- coiffure de plumes 2, record 10, French, coiffure%20de%20plumes
correct, feminine noun
- panache de cérémonie 3, record 10, French, panache%20de%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Costumes traditionnels des Hurons : toge noire, ceinture fléchée et coiffe de plumes pour l'homme, jupe longue, tunique et toque assortie, ornées de broderies perlées, pour la femme. 4, record 10, French, - coiffe%20de%20plumes
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] la coiffe du chef très caractéristique qui connut elle aussi des variations à travers les âges. Il s'agit d'un bonnet à large bandeau de cuir brodé à motifs floraux, soit en perle ou en poil d'orignal. Les plumes, disposées pour couvrir le dessus de la tête, sont des plumes de coq ou de perdrix fendues au milieu, auxquelles on a retiré le nerf pour donner un aspect frisé. 4, record 10, French, - coiffe%20de%20plumes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-08-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- diademed
1, record 11, English, diademed
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of a portrait head having a headband or fillet as a sign of royalty. 1, record 11, English, - diademed
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- à diadème
1, record 11, French, %C3%A0%20diad%C3%A8me
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Effigie à diadème. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%A0%20diad%C3%A8me
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-04-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- starch polymer
1, record 12, English, starch%20polymer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- starch-based polymer 2, record 12, English, starch%2Dbased%20polymer
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Headbands are traditionally used to restrain hair and absorb perspiration. To improve these basic functions, Bandz, Inc. started with a soft pulp fiber core mixed with a superabsorbent starch polymer. The result was a thick and comfortable headband, ten times more absorbent than the best terry cloth band. 3, record 12, English, - starch%20polymer
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BANDZ - Disposable athletic sweatbands, with over 80% of the raw materials used derived from renewable agricultural resources. 3, record 12, English, - starch%20polymer
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Starch can be used alone and in combination with other biodegradable polymers to make many useful articles. Starch absorbs water rapidly when it comes into direct contact with it. By absorbing water, the physical properties of the starch-based articles are changed. 4, record 12, English, - starch%20polymer
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Starch polymers can be extracted from corn, potatoes, rice, barley, sorghum, and wheat. 5, record 12, English, - starch%20polymer
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Barley, corn, potato, rice, wheat starch polymer. 5, record 12, English, - starch%20polymer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- polymère d'amidon
1, record 12, French, polym%C3%A8re%20d%27amidon
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- polymère à base d'amidon 2, record 12, French, polym%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20base%20d%27amidon
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ICI développe le Biopol, un thermoplastique d'origine végétale entièrement biodégradable qui sera suivi, quelques années plus tard, par le Mater-B de Montedison, un polymère à base d'amidon. 3, record 12, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20d%27amidon
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un mélange original pour la dessiccation de déchets liquides, semi-solides et solides [...] La substance de base peut être au moins un polymère d'amidon sur lequel se trouvent greffés des chaînes de sels d'aluminium et de sodium ainsi que l'acide propénoïque. 4, record 12, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20d%27amidon
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Étude des caractéristiques à la compression d'un polymère à base d'amidon modifié pour la fabrication de médicaments à libération contrôlée. 5, record 12, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20d%27amidon
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Polymère d'amidon de blé, de maïs, d'orge, de pomme de terre, de riz. 6, record 12, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20d%27amidon
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-11-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- headband hearing aid
1, record 13, English, headband%20hearing%20aid
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Behind-the-ear hearing aids including :headband hearing aids. 1, record 13, English, - headband%20hearing%20aid
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISO code: 21 45 06. 2, record 13, English, - headband%20hearing%20aid
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- aide auditive avec bandeau de tête
1, record 13, French, aide%20auditive%20avec%20bandeau%20de%20t%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contours d'oreilles comprenant : aides auditives avec bandeau de tête. 1, record 13, French, - aide%20auditive%20avec%20bandeau%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Code ISO : 21 45 06. 2, record 13, French, - aide%20auditive%20avec%20bandeau%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-09-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- tiara
1, record 14, English, tiara
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decorative jeweled or flowered headband or semicircle for formal wear by women. 2, record 14, English, - tiara
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- tiare
1, record 14, French, tiare
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couronne évoquant une tiare. 2, record 14, French, - tiare
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1983-04-14
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a kind of crown by Occidentals, and a cloth headband with jewels by Orientals. 1, record 15, English, - diadem
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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