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HANDYMAN [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-04-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- building handyman
1, record 1, English, building%20handyman
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- building handywoman 1, record 1, English, building%20handywoman
correct
- building handyperson 1, record 1, English, building%20handyperson
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- homme à tout faire d'immeuble
1, record 1, French, homme%20%C3%A0%20tout%20faire%20d%27immeuble
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- femme à tout faire d'immeuble 1, record 1, French, femme%20%C3%A0%20tout%20faire%20d%27immeuble
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-04-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- handyman
1, record 2, English, handyman
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- handywoman 1, record 2, English, handywoman
correct
- handyperson 1, record 2, English, handyperson
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- homme de peine
1, record 2, French, homme%20de%20peine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- femme de peine 1, record 2, French, femme%20de%20peine
correct, feminine noun
- homme à tout faire 1, record 2, French, homme%20%C3%A0%20tout%20faire
correct, masculine noun
- femme à tout faire 1, record 2, French, femme%20%C3%A0%20tout%20faire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-03-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Dextre-Operated Camera
1, record 3, English, Dextre%2DOperated%20Camera
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DOC 2, record 3, English, DOC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Dextre-Operated Camera(DOC) is an upcoming portable enhanced-vision tool that can be attached to Dextre, the International Space Station's handyman. DOC is designed to inspect the Space Station for signs of damage and monitor the approach and departure of vehicles that visit the orbiting laboratory. 1, record 3, English, - Dextre%2DOperated%20Camera
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- caméra d'appoint de Dextre
1, record 3, French, cam%C3%A9ra%20d%27appoint%20de%20Dextre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- DOC 2, record 3, French, DOC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La caméra d'appoint de Dextre, connue sous le nom de DOC, est un nouveau système de vision perfectionné portable qui pourra être fixé à Dextre, le robot à tout faire de la Station spatiale internationale (SSI). DOC servira à inspecter la Station spatiale afin de détecter les signes de dommages et à surveiller l'approche et le départ des véhicules spatiaux envoyés au laboratoire orbital. 1, record 3, French, - cam%C3%A9ra%20d%27appoint%20de%20Dextre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dexterous robot
1, record 4, English, dexterous%20robot
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dextre, the International Space Station's Canadian robotic "handyman, "is the only dexterous robot conducting both station maintenance and cutting-edge technology demonstrations. 1, record 4, English, - dexterous%20robot
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- robot agile
1, record 4, French, robot%20agile
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À bord de la Station spatiale internationale, le «robot à tout faire» Dextre, fabriqué au Canada, est le seul robot agile qui effectue à la fois des travaux d'entretien de la station et des démonstrations de technologie de pointe. 1, record 4, French, - robot%20agile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Forestry Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bullcook
1, record 5, English, bullcook
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- bull cook 2, record 5, English, bull%20cook
Canada
- bull-cook 3, record 5, English, bull%2Dcook
Canada
- jungle cook 2, record 5, English, jungle%20cook
Canada
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A handyman in a lumber camp, who carries water, splits wood, and does other chores, especially assisting the cookees. 2, record 5, English, - bullcook
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- assistant-cuisinier
1, record 5, French, assistant%2Dcuisinier
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un chantier forestier, personne qui assiste le cuisinier et dont les tâches connexes peuvent être notamment le transport de l'eau potable et le fendage du bois. 2, record 5, French, - assistant%2Dcuisinier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Vocabulaire forestier (AIFFO) note aussi qu'il s'agit généralement d'un jeune garçon «chargé de menus ouvrages de ménage dans un chantier». 3, record 5, French, - assistant%2Dcuisinier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- handyman
1, record 6, English, handyman
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- do-it-yourselfer 2, record 6, English, do%2Dit%2Dyourselfer
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
one that is competent in a variety of small skills or inventive or ingenious in repair or maintenance work (as around a house) or in the construction of handy devices. 3, record 6, English, - handyman
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
one who does odd jobs. 4, record 6, English, - handyman
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 DEF
A person who makes and repairs things at home. 2, record 6, English, - handyman
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bricoleur
1, record 6, French, bricoleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- patenteux 2, record 6, French, patenteux
masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui bricole, aime à bricoler. 3, record 6, French, - bricoleur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Bricoler: S'occuper chez soi à de petits travaux manuels (aménagements, réparations, etc.). Gagner sa vie en faisant toutes sortes de petites besognes. 3, record 6, French, - bricoleur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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