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ROOMY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- three-wheel electric scooter
1, record 1, English, three%2Dwheel%20electric%20scooter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- three-wheel mobility scooter 2, record 1, English, three%2Dwheel%20mobility%20scooter
correct
- three-wheel scooter 1, record 1, English, three%2Dwheel%20scooter
correct
- three-wheeled scooter 1, record 1, English, three%2Dwheeled%20scooter
correct
- three-wheeled power scooter 1, record 1, English, three%2Dwheeled%20power%20scooter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The three-wheeled power scooter is a unit powered by a rechargeable electric motor offering a range of up to 20 miles per charge. The unit also features a roomy basket which would be useful in transporting mail, records, etc. 3, record 1, English, - three%2Dwheel%20electric%20scooter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Three-wheel mobility scooters are well-suited to indoor use, have a tight turn radius and are easy to maneuver. 2, record 1, English, - three%2Dwheel%20electric%20scooter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Three-wheel electric scooters are designed to give dependable, powered mobility and support to mobility-impaired persons. 4, record 1, English, - three%2Dwheel%20electric%20scooter
Record 1, Key term(s)
- three-wheeled electric scooter
- three-wheeled mobility scooter
- three-wheel power scooter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- triporteur
1, record 1, French, triporteur
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- scooter électrique à trois roues 2, record 1, French, scooter%20%C3%A9lectrique%20%C3%A0%20trois%20roues
correct, masculine noun, Belgium, France
- scooter trois roues 3, record 1, French, scooter%20trois%20roues
correct, masculine noun, Belgium, France
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aide à la locomotion à propulsion motorisée, munie de trois roues. 4, record 1, French, - triporteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le principal avantage du scooter électrique [à] trois roues est sa maniabilité. Contrairement au modèle quatre roues dont le rayon de braquage peut atteindre deux mètres, le modèle trois roues a un rayon de braquage d'un mètre seulement. 5, record 1, French, - triporteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
triporteur : terme et définition retenu par le Conseil consultatif sur les aides technologiques, novembre 1994. 6, record 1, French, - triporteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Construction Sites)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
- Electronic Hoisting and Lifting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- diesel-electric crane
1, record 2, English, diesel%2Delectric%20crane
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- diesel electric crane 2, record 2, English, diesel%20electric%20crane
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the diesel-electric crane version, the main drives and control systems are operated electrically. The power required for the electric drives and ancillary equipment of the crane is produced by a diesel generator set, provided in a roomy, completely enclosed, weather-protected and sound-insulated protective housing... Diesel-electric cranes can also be operated by means of an external power supply. 3, record 2, English, - diesel%2Delectric%20crane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Chantiers)
- Grues (Levage)
- Levage électronique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- grue Diesel-électrique
1, record 2, French, grue%20Diesel%2D%C3%A9lectrique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- grue diesel-électrique 2, record 2, French, grue%20diesel%2D%C3%A9lectrique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- grue diesel électrique 3, record 2, French, grue%20diesel%20%C3%A9lectrique
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diesel électrique : Engin diesel à transmission électrique. Dans ce type d'engin, un moteur diesel produit l'électricité nécessaire au fonctionnement de ses moteurs de traction. 4, record 2, French, - grue%20Diesel%2D%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les premières grues de relevage à vapeur ont peu à peu cédé la place à celles équipées d'un groupe générateur diesel-électrique et, aujourd'hui, diesel-hydraulique. 5, record 2, French, - grue%20Diesel%2D%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Diesel est devenu un nom commun et s'écrit donc sans majuscule : un diesel, des diesels. 6, record 2, French, - grue%20Diesel%2D%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Quoique d'emploi courant, la majuscule (Diesel) tend à disparaître; l'usage ne semble pas fixé quant à l'emploi du trait d'union dans l'expression «diesel(-)électrique». 2, record 2, French, - grue%20Diesel%2D%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
On écrirait mieux «diésel». 7, record 2, French, - grue%20Diesel%2D%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
diésel : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 8, record 2, French, - grue%20Diesel%2D%C3%A9lectrique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-03-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mobile Hoisting Apparatus
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- scissor lift
1, record 3, English, scissor%20lift
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Scissor lift... All scissor units consist of a roomy, two-man-size platform... The platform is raised or lowered by an elevating assembly made up of two or more sets of scissor arms. The platform and lifting assembly are mounted on a mobile carrier or base frame. Scissor lifts are rectangular-shaped machines with a four-wheeled, steerable chassis. They can be self-propelled or manually pushed around on casters. Scissor lifts are usually powered hydraulically. Pumps are driven by gasoline, diesel, or LPG engines, or by battery power. 1, record 3, English, - scissor%20lift
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage mobiles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- table élévatrice à ciseaux
1, record 3, French, table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice%20%C3%A0%20ciseaux
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- table élévatrice à ciseau 2, record 3, French, table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice%20%C3%A0%20ciseau
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- plate-forme élévatrice à ciseau 3, record 3, French, plate%2Dforme%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice%20%C3%A0%20ciseau
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- plate-forme élévatrice à ciseaux 4, record 3, French, plate%2Dforme%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice%20%C3%A0%20ciseaux
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tables élévatrices à ciseaux [...] Ces tables sont caractérisées par le système de guidage de la plate-forme. Ce guidage est assuré par deux paires de bras articulés en ciseaux (système pantographique). 5, record 3, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice%20%C3%A0%20ciseaux
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le vocable «tables et plate-formes élévatrices» a longtemps été utilisé indifféremment pour désigner un système élévateur permettant d'élever verticalement un plateau par un dispositif de poussée (vérins, x de levage) placé sous ce plateau, sans tenir compte de la nature de la charge. Actuellement, le terme «tables élévatrices» s'applique aux matériels définis ci-avant mais dont la fonction essentielle est d'élever des charges avec occasionnellement du personnel, alors que le terme «plate-formes élévatrices» est réservé aux matériels élevant essentiellement du personnel avec occasionnellement des charges. 6, record 3, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice%20%C3%A0%20ciseaux
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La graphie «à ciseaux» (pluriel) semble plus courante que l'utilisation du singulier. 7, record 3, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice%20%C3%A0%20ciseaux
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes. 8, record 3, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice%20%C3%A0%20ciseaux
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 9, record 3, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice%20%C3%A0%20ciseaux
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Table élévatrice à doubles ciseaux horizontaux, à doubles ciseaux verticaux, à simples ciseaux. 5, record 3, French, - table%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vatrice%20%C3%A0%20ciseaux
Record 3, Key term(s)
- plateforme élévatrice à ciseau
- plateforme élévatrice à ciseaux
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Elevators
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- transfer floor
1, record 4, English, transfer%20floor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sky lobby 2, record 4, English, sky%20lobby
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Floor at which a passenger leaves one car and transfers to another car, usually between low-rise and higher-rise elevators. 1, record 4, English, - transfer%20floor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With the sky-lobby system, a tower is treated like a layer cake of two or three buildings, one on top of the other. For service in the lowest layer, elevators run up from the main lobby in the usual way. The lowest floor of each upper layer is a "sky lobby", which is reached by fast, roomy express elevators that run nonstop from the main floor. At the sky lobby passengers take local elevators to their floors. The hoistways for these local elevators begin at the sky lobby instead of at the main floor, thus in the stories below the sky lobby this area is available as floor space. 3, record 4, English, - transfer%20floor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ascenseurs et monte-charge
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- étage-gare
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9tage%2Dgare
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hall d'ascenseur 2, record 4, French, hall%20d%27ascenseur
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour des bâtiments comportant plus de 60 à 70 étages, l'accroissement excessif de l'espace occupé par les ascenseurs conduit à adopter un schéma de circulation verticale différent: les passagers voulant se rendre du niveau principal vers les zones supérieures sont d'abord acheminés vers des étages-gares où ils changent d'ascenseurs. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9tage%2Dgare
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-07-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- climbing pants
1, record 5, English, climbing%20pants
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- climbing trousers 2, record 5, English, climbing%20trousers
correct, plural
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soft, flexible Black Diamond climbing pants allow you to move freely. Hassle-free pull-on style with drawstring elastic waist and narrow tapered legs. Side seam pockets. Back hook-and-loop closure pocket. 1, record 5, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Climbing trousers, constructed from a hardwearing lightweight fabric. The thermal quality makes them ideal for warming up, bouldering and rock climbing. The ultimate combination of durability warmth & comfort! 3, record 5, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Read the paper, went to the shops where I managed to get myself some alpine climbing trousers from Decathlon. Made by Millet, they look like your standard baggy synthetic trousers, but they stretch a bit so they can be tighter without sacrificing mobility. A snip at 33 quid. 4, record 5, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the selection of pants, again looseness and comfort are of prime importance. For both hiking and climbing, trousers should never be too tight. 5, record 5, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Be sure the trousers are roomy. They must be ample around the waist in order to accommodate a heavy sweater, shirt, and extra layer of wool, and still allow unrestricted movement. 6, record 5, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Advantages and disadvantages of certain materials. Whipcord is made for laborers, postmen, milkmen, and such and will not get wet with the first raindrops. Corduroy, on the other hand, soaks up moisture too easily and is not very durable. Wool will remain warm even when drenched and is the best answer for outdoor wear. You may consider lederhosen, leather pants imported from the Alps. The knicker length variety, though expensive, are a good investment because rocks will not tear them. Non-waterproof nylon wind pants are useful to wear over other trousers in windy, frigid areas and when climbing extensively above timberline. Wind pants should be loose-fitting and have a drawstring around the ankles to prevent wind from blowing up the legs. Rain pants in waterproof fabric are of some value in wet, brushy areas, but in general the lack of ventilation makes these pants unsatisfactory. A light pair of cotton pants may be used as extras for hot weather, but are no substitute for wool pants in cold weather. 7, record 5, English, - climbing%20pants
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Terms usually used in the plural. 8, record 5, English, - climbing%20pants
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pantalon d'escalade
1, record 5, French, pantalon%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pantalon d'alpinisme 2, record 5, French, pantalon%20d%27alpinisme
correct, masculine noun
- pantalon de montagne 3, record 5, French, pantalon%20de%20montagne
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La forme la plus pratique pour un pantalon de montagne est la forme knicker (forme courte s'arrêtant à 10 cm au-dessous du genou). 3, record 5, French, - pantalon%20d%27escalade
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour le pantalon, je vais devoir en acheter un mais j'hésite entre un pantalon d'alpinisme et sur pantalon gore tex + bas en capilène. 2, record 5, French, - pantalon%20d%27escalade
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avantages et inconvénients de certains tissus. Le velours absorbe l'humidité, donc une fois mouillé sèche difficilement. Le meilleur tissu, car il est chaud, est ce qu'on appelle le drap de montagne, donc les draps de Bonneval, de Bagnes et de Bessans et le whipcord. Les pantalons peuvent être en gabardine légère pour les courses de rocher. 4, record 5, French, - pantalon%20d%27escalade
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le cuir est à déconseiller, car il durcit en séchant et blesse l'entre-jambe. 4, record 5, French, - pantalon%20d%27escalade
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le pantalon de laine est chaud, mais lourd. 4, record 5, French, - pantalon%20d%27escalade
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Baskets and Basketmaking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bottle tote
1, record 6, English, bottle%20tote
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- bottle basket 2, record 6, English, bottle%20basket
correct
- hand basket 3, record 6, English, hand%20basket
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bottle rote. Start with this basket as it is easier than the basket with the lid. The basket measures 20 cm by 30 cm(8 in by 11 3/4 in), and is 20 cm(8 in) high excluding the handle. The basket is roomy and strong enough to hold six bottles without overcrowding. 1, record 6, English, - bottle%20tote
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vannerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- panier à bouteilles
1, record 6, French, panier%20%C3%A0%20bouteilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-07-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Furniture Industries
- Aircraft Interiors
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- reclinable
1, record 7, English, reclinable
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
able to lean or incline backward, to lie in a recumbent position. 1, record 7, English, - reclinable
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Passengers... will be more comfortable than ever in our... roomy reclinable... seats. 2, record 7, English, - reclinable
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du meuble
- Aménagement intérieur des aéronefs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- inclinable
1, record 7, French, inclinable
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qu'on peut incliner [rendre oblique ce qui est naturellement droit]. 1, record 7, French, - inclinable
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-04-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Furniture Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- compartment 1, record 8, English, compartment
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
steel telephone cabinet with lower storage compartment [Four roomy compartments for telephone books. ] 1, record 8, English, - compartment
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Industrie du meuble
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- niche
1, record 8, French, niche
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
meuble téléphone. (...) il comporte (...) des niches pour annuaire, reliures et classeurs 1, record 8, French, - niche
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-02-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- J-car
1, record 9, English, J%2Dcar
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pontiac J2000. This crisp-looking four-door version of GM's new J-car is surprisingly roomy inside(...) 1, record 9, English, - J%2Dcar
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- automobile de la série J 1, record 9, French, automobile%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9rie%20J
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- voiture J 1, record 9, French, voiture%20J
- automobile J 1, record 9, French, automobile%20J
- modèle-J 1, record 9, French, mod%C3%A8le%2DJ
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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