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HEAD-ON POSITION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Water Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sound-signalling device
1, record 1, English, sound%2Dsignalling%20device
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sound-signalling device or appliance is essential in periods of reduced visibility, such as fog and heavy rain, or whenever a boat operator needs to signal his or her intentions or position. For example, sound signals are necessary when meeting head-on, crossing, or overtaking, and in emergency situations. 2, record 1, English, - sound%2Dsignalling%20device
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sound-signaling device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Transport par eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de signalisation sonore
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20de%20signalisation%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- avertisseur sonore 2, record 1, French, avertisseur%20sonore
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-09-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- head-on position
1, record 2, English, head%2Don%20position
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--an outdoor advertising location directly facing traffic as distinguished from either an angle or parallel position. 1, record 2, English, - head%2Don%20position
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- barre-route
1, record 2, French, barre%2Droute
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En affichage, emplacement perpendiculaire à l'axe de circulation. 1, record 2, French, - barre%2Droute
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- boom up 1, record 3, English, boom%20up
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(the camera dolly is raised, thereby elevating the position of the camera for a high head-on shot or tilted-down shot)-Terminologie française de télév. 1, record 3, English, - boom%20up
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
télévision 1, record 3, French, - mont%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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