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SIGNAL LANTERN [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- signal lantern
1, record 1, English, signal%20lantern
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signal lantern : an item in the "Visual Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 1, English, - signal%20lantern
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fanal de signalisation
1, record 1, French, fanal%20de%20signalisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fanal de signalisation : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication visuelle» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 1, French, - fanal%20de%20signalisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- flagger
1, record 2, English, flagger
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- flagman 2, record 2, English, flagman
correct
- flagwoman 3, record 2, English, flagwoman
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who signals with or as if with a flag esp. to warn of danger (as on a highway) or to direct some operation. 4, record 2, English, - flagger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
[A person who] directs traffic when construction work obstructs normal traffic route. 5, record 2, English, - flagger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When operations are such that signs, signals, and barricades do not provide the necessary protection on or adjacent to a highway, flaggers usually are used. 6, record 2, English, - flagger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stands in conspicuous location to stop traffic with flag, sign or lantern when route is obstructed or restricted by construction equipment or traffic from opposite direction. Signals traffic to proceed when obstruction is cleared. Works normally in conjunction with flagman/woman at opposite end of construction site to control flow of traffic in both directions. Rides on moving vehicle, as required, stretching out arm with signal to coordinate traffic flow in both directions. Explains to motorists reasons for prolonged delays. 5, record 2, English, - flagger
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Signalisation routière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- signaleur
1, record 2, French, signaleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- signaleuse 2, record 2, French, signaleuse
correct, feminine noun
- ouvrier chargé de diriger la circulation 3, record 2, French, ouvrier%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20diriger%20la%20circulation
correct, masculine noun
- ouvrière chargée de diriger la circulation 4, record 2, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20charg%C3%A9e%20de%20diriger%20la%20circulation
correct, feminine noun
- porte-fanion 5, record 2, French, porte%2Dfanion
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ouvrier (ouvrière) qui] dirige la circulation routière quand des travaux de construction la gênent. 6, record 2, French, - signaleur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] chantier du lundi au vendredi, de 7 h 45 à 16 h 30. Des signaleurs dirigeront la circulation lorsqu'une seule voie sera disponible. Aucune entrave prévue en dehors des heures de travail. 7, record 2, French, - signaleur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se tient bien en évidence et arrête la circulation par des signaux faits à l'aide d'un drapeau, d'un disque tenu à la main ou d'un fanal, quand la voie est obstruée ou rétrécie par des travaux ou par du matériel de construction. Fait signe aux automobilistes de passer quand il n'y a plus d'obstacle. Travaille conjointement avec un ouvrier qui remplit les mêmes fonctions à l'autre extrémité du chantier, afin que soit dirigée la circulation des véhicules dans les deux sens. Se déplace à l'aide d'un véhicule au besoin, et étend le bras pour montrer un panneau de signalisation et coordonner la circulation des véhicules dans les deux sens. Explique aux automobilistes la cause de la prolongation des délais. 6, record 2, French, - signaleur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
porte-fanion : Terme employé plutôt dans le domaine militaire. 8, record 2, French, - signaleur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pluriel : des porte-fanions. 9, record 2, French, - signaleur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
porte-fanions (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 10, record 2, French, - signaleur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1980-07-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- clear lantern
1, record 3, English, clear%20lantern
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) the trainman shall use a hand signal by day and a clear(white light) lantern at night to protect the movements of vehicles over [public crossings] 1, record 3, English, - clear%20lantern
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lanterne claire 1, record 3, French, lanterne%20claire
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aux passages à niveau publics (...) le serre-frein doit (...) utiliser un signal à main le jour et une lanterne claire (feu blanc) la nuit pour protéger les mouvements des véhicules sur ces passages. 1, record 3, French, - lanterne%20claire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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