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HANDPICKED [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Culture of Fruit Trees
- The Product (Marketing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- premium fruit
1, record 1, English, premium%20fruit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Handpicked premium fruit topped with bananas and sweet table grapes. 2, record 1, English, - premium%20fruit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Florida Fruit Shippers offers only the finest premium fruit, fresh picked and rush delivered. 3, record 1, English, - premium%20fruit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arboriculture fruitière
- Produit (Commercialisation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fruit de qualité supérieure
1, record 1, French, fruit%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20sup%C3%A9rieure
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fruit de qualité supérieure : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 1, French, - fruit%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proposed candidate
1, record 2, English, proposed%20candidate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) it is essential that proposed candidates be handpicked and that they be well-motivated;(...) 1, record 2, English, - proposed%20candidate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- candidat proposé 1, record 2, French, candidat%20propos%C3%A9
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-06-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Agricultural Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- earth pellet
1, record 3, English, earth%20pellet
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- EP 1, record 3, English, EP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] type of foreign material found in grains. 2, record 3, English, - earth%20pellet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soft earth pellets include soft fertilizer pellets, except in domestic mustard seed, and any non-toxic material of a similar consistency; earth pellets remaining in cleaned samples are handpicked and, up to specified tolerances, their percentage by weight is added to the percentage by weight of dockage in domestic shipments to terminals; export shipments must be practically free from earth pellets; hard earth pellets are stones(Official Grain Grading Guide) ;prescribed abbreviation 2, record 3, English, - earth%20pellet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually used in the plural form. 3, record 3, English, - earth%20pellet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 3, English, - earth%20pellet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boulette de terre
1, record 3, French, boulette%20de%20terre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EP 1, record 3, French, EP
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière étrangère dans le grain. 2, record 3, French, - boulette%20de%20terre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'exception de la moutarde cultivée, les boulettes de terre molles comprennent les granulés d'engrais mous et toute matière non toxique ayant une consistance semblable; les boulettes de terre présentes dans les échantillons nettoyés sont triées à la main et, jusqu'à certaines tolérances, le poids exprimé en pourcentage est ajouté au poids des impuretés exprimé en pourcentage des expéditions aux silos terminaux; le grain destiné à l'exportation doit être presque exempt de boulettes de terre; les boulettes de terres dures sont considérées comme des pierres. 2, record 3, French, - boulette%20de%20terre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme utilisé habituellement au pluriel. 3, record 3, French, - boulette%20de%20terre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 3, record 3, French, - boulette%20de%20terre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Economía agrícola
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- gránulo de tierra
1, record 3, Spanish, gr%C3%A1nulo%20de%20tierra
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-02-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Food Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canada Orchard Run
1, record 4, English, Canada%20Orchard%20Run
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Orchard Run is the grade name for cherries that have dry circular or horseshoe stem end cracks not extending beyond the stem bowl, but in all other respects comply with the requirements of Canada Domestic grade. All grades of cherries require that the cherries be mature, handpicked, sound, of one variety, properly packed, free from damage and free from insects, insect larva, insect injury, disease, gum, twigs, leaves and dried specimens. In addition, Canada No. 1 grade requires that the cherries also be fairly clean, of good colour, of fair size, table graded, free from hail marks and in the case of Elkhorn or Lambert varieties not more than 15% of the fruit without stems, and in the case of other varieties, not more than 10% of the fruit without stems. Canada Domestic and Canada Orchard Run grades require that the cherries be reasonably clean, and of fair colour, in addition to the requirements given above. 1, record 4, English, - Canada%20Orchard%20Run
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Canada Tout-venant
1, record 4, French, Canada%20Tout%2Dvenant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Tout-venant est le nom de la catégorie pour les cerises qui ont des crevasses sèches, circulaires, ou en forme de fer à cheval au pédoncule, ne se prolongeant pas au-delà de la cuvette pédonculaire, mais qui à tout autre égard sont conformes aux exigences de la catégorie Canada Domestiques. Toutes les catégories de cerises exigent que les cerises soient parvenues à maturité, cueillies à la main, saines, d'une même variété, convenablement emballées, exemptes d'avaries et exemptes d'insectes, de larves d'insectes (vers), de blessures causées par les insectes, de maladies, gomme, brindilles (branches), feuilles et spécimens desséchés. De plus, la catégorie Canada No. 1 exige que les cerises soient raisonnablement propres, de bonne couleur, de grosseur passable, classées pour la table, exemptes de marques de grêle, et pour les variétés Elkhorn et Lambert, elles ne doivent pas avoir plus de 15 pour cent des fruits sans pédoncules tandis que pour les autres variétés, pas plus de 10 pour cent des fruits sans pédoncules. Les catégories Canada Domestiques et Canada Tout-venant exigent que les cerises soient raisonnablement propres et de couleur passable en plus des exigences mentionnées ci-dessus. 1, record 4, French, - Canada%20Tout%2Dvenant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-03-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
- Culture of Fruit Trees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fruit-picker 1, record 5, English, fruit%2Dpicker
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- fruit picker 2, record 5, English, fruit%20picker
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fruit Picker. Features : 1. Provides hand-picked quality. 2. Weighs 12 ounces. 3. Fits handle end of standard 2-piece pool poles or any hollow 1-inch Inside Diameter pole. 4. Replaceable mesh bags are heavy duty tear, abrasion and mildew resistant.... It provides handpicked quality and fast access to high or inside fruit. Lift the picker up under your fruit until it is within the bag area. A slight pulling motion quickly slices even the toughest stem tissue, leaving fruit in the bag, not on the ground. 2, record 5, English, - fruit%2Dpicker
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
- Arboriculture fruitière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cueilloir
1, record 5, French, cueilloir
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cueille-fruits 1, record 5, French, cueille%2Dfruits
correct, masculine noun, invariable
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument de jardinage constitué par une cisaille et une petite corbeille située au bout d'un long manche. 1, record 5, French, - cueilloir
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fruit séparé de la branche par la cisaille tombe dans la corbeille. 1, record 5, French, - cueilloir
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-10-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dream team
1, record 6, English, dream%20team
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a conference room they call "Le Mans" connected to garage area dubbed "The Pit", an elite group of Ford engineers, designers and supplier partners gathered for the first time recently to take on a dream assignment-building the production version of the Ford GT40 concept car. The "Dream Team" was handpicked by Chris Theodore, Ford's vice president of North America product development. 2, record 6, English, - dream%20team
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- équipe de rêve
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9quipe%20de%20r%C3%AAve
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ses premiers tours de roue, elle doit les effectuer en juin 2003, au lancement des célébrations du centenaire de Ford. D'ici là, Ford compte sur une équipe de rêve (Dream Team) pour mener à bien le développement du coupé deux places. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20r%C3%AAve
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-08-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- handpicked
1, record 7, English, handpicked
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- trié à la main
1, record 7, French, tri%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
correct, adjective phrase
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Crops
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- earth pellets (soft)
1, record 8, English, earth%20pellets%20%28soft%29
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Earth pellets(soft) include soft fertilizer pellets(except in domestic mustard seed) and any non-toxic material of a similar consistency. Earth pellets remaining in cleaned samples are handpicked and, up to specified tolerances, their percentage by weight is added to the percentage by weight of dockage in domestic shipments to terminals. Export shipments must be practically free from earth pellets. 1, record 8, English, - earth%20pellets%20%28soft%29
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used in grading Canadian grains at the Canadian Grain Commission. 2, record 8, English, - earth%20pellets%20%28soft%29
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Culture des plantes industrielles
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- boulettes de terre (molles)
1, record 8, French, boulettes%20de%20terre%20%28molles%29
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boulettes de terre (molles) - comprennent les boulettes d'engrais molles (sauf dans la moutarde cultivée) et toute matière non toxique de consistance semblable. On trie à la main les boulettes de terre qui restent dans les échantillons nettoyés et, jusqu'aux tolérances précisées, on ajoute leur pourcentage en poids au pourcentage en poids des impuretés dans les expéditions intérieures aux silos terminaux. Les exportations doivent être presque exemptes de boulettes de terre. 1, record 8, French, - boulettes%20de%20terre%20%28molles%29
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à la Commission Canadienne des grains dans l'agréage du grain. 2, record 8, French, - boulettes%20de%20terre%20%28molles%29
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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