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HEAD HARNESS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
- Animal Care Equipment (Farm equipment)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- marking harness
1, record 1, English, marking%20harness
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marking harnesses are [a] way to see if animals are in heat; these are primarily used in sheep and goats. The harness is worn by the male, and when the male mounts the female to breed, the female's tail head is painted with a marking paint that is housed inside the harness the male is wearing... 2, record 1, English, - marking%20harness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
- Soins aux animaux (Matériel agricole)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- harnais marqueur
1, record 1, French, harnais%20marqueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le harnais marqueur est installé sur le bélier lors de la période des saillies. Un bloc marqueur [...] y est fixé et laisse une marque sur la croupe de la brebis. 2, record 1, French, - harnais%20marqueur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción de animales
- Equipo para el cuidado de los animales (Maquinaria agrícola)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- arnés de marcado
1, record 1, Spanish, arn%C3%A9s%20de%20marcado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] al colocar un ariete con un arnés de pecho llamado arnés de marcado que sostiene un crayón especial [...], las ovejas que han sido montadas se marcan con un color. 1, record 1, Spanish, - arn%C3%A9s%20de%20marcado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- halter
1, record 2, English, halter
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- head halter 2, record 2, English, head%20halter
correct
- head stall 3, record 2, English, head%20stall
correct
- head collar 3, record 2, English, head%20collar
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A harness of leather or rope that fits over a horse's head. 4, record 2, English, - halter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is much like a bridle without the bit or reins. It is used for leading a horse. 4, record 2, English, - halter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are two kinds of halters: the stable halter and the show halter. 5, record 2, English, - halter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- licou
1, record 2, French, licou
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- licol 2, record 2, French, licol
correct, masculine noun
- têtière 3, record 2, French, t%C3%AAti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- chevêtre 3, record 2, French, chev%C3%AAtre
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Harnais d'attache garnissant la tête du cheval. 3, record 2, French, - licou
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Licol : autre nom du licou et devenu plus usuel. On le désignait aussi, jadis, «têtière» ou «chevêtre». 3, record 2, French, - licou
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le licou est utilisé pour manœuvrer un cheval au sol. Il existe deux genres de licou : le licou d'écurie et le licou de présentation. «Têtière» a adopté d'autres sens mais pas «chevêtre». 4, record 2, French, - licou
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ronzal
1, record 2, Spanish, ronzal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cabestro 1, record 2, Spanish, cabestro
correct, masculine noun
- almartigón 1, record 2, Spanish, almartig%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- martingale
1, record 3, English, martingale
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a piece of harness attached to the girth and affecting the movement of the horse's head, via the reins or the bridle. 2, record 3, English, - martingale
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- martingale
1, record 3, French, martingale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] courroie de cuir attachée à la sangle de la selle et rejoignant la partie inférieure de la bride [pour] empêcher le cheval de trop lever la tête et de la secouer. 2, record 3, French, - martingale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- The Eye
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- browguard
1, record 4, English, browguard
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A face-shield or eye-shield ocular holder designed to protect the forehead region, often secured by a head harness. 1, record 4, English, - browguard
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
browguard: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 4, English, - browguard
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Oeil
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- protecteur frontal
1, record 4, French, protecteur%20frontal
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de support d'un oculaire d'écran facial ou de lunettes conçu pour protéger la région frontale, souvent maintenu par un serre-tête. 1, record 4, French, - protecteur%20frontal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
protecteur frontal : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 4, French, - protecteur%20frontal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-04-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Air Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- head harness
1, record 5, English, head%20harness
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- serre-tête du masque
1, record 5, French, serre%2Dt%C3%AAte%20du%20masque
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- harnais de tête 2, record 5, French, harnais%20de%20t%C3%AAte
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des serre-tête, des serre-têtes. 3, record 5, French, - serre%2Dt%C3%AAte%20du%20masque
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
serre-têtes (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 4, record 5, French, - serre%2Dt%C3%AAte%20du%20masque
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- re-entry valve body seal
1, record 6, English, re%2Dentry%20valve%20body%20seal
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- re-entry seal 2, record 6, English, re%2Dentry%20seal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mask has a silicone rubber nosecup, a bromobutyl facepiece with a re-entry seal, two polycarbonate eyepieces. A front and side speech transmitter, an outlet valve with cover, an elasticized mesh head harness with two adjustable straps and six lugs;... 1, record 6, English, - re%2Dentry%20valve%20body%20seal
Record 6, Key term(s)
- re-entry seal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- joint pour corps de valve d'inspiration
1, record 6, French, joint%20pour%20corps%20de%20valve%20d%27inspiration
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Masque Breathe -Easy. Joint pour corps de valve d'inspiration. 1, record 6, French, - joint%20pour%20corps%20de%20valve%20d%27inspiration
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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