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HEAD-PIECE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-10-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Radiation Protection
- CBRNE Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- head-piece
1, record 1, English, head%2Dpiece
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of a respiratory protection device that is worn over the head. 1, record 1, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The headpiece is in two typical forms: [1)] tight-fitting, in which there is a seal directly on the face in the style of a typical air-purifying filter [or 2)] loose-fitting, in which there is no seal directly to the face. Various styles may cover the entire head or just the front portion; there may be an elastic or other means to keep the headpiece conforming approximately to the face; there may be a hood form so that the head covering continues to or below the neck and some forms are integral with a protective clothing ensemble. There may or may not be outlet valves or other air direction devices. 1, record 1, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record 1, Key term(s)
- headpiece
- head piece
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Radioprotection
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de tête
1, record 1, French, ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un appareil de protection respiratoire portée sur la tête. 1, record 1, French, - ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ensemble de tête est habituellement offert dans l'une des deux formes suivantes : [1)] pièce faciale très ajustée, où un joint d'étanchéité entre directement en contact avec le visage, comme c'est le cas avec un appareil de protection respiratoire à épuration d'air type [ou 2)] pièce faciale peu ajustée, où aucun dispositif d'étanchéité n'entre en contact avec le visage de l'utilisateur. Selon le modèle d'appareil, la pièce faciale peut couvrir toute la tête ou le visage seulement. Il peut être maintenu en place par un élastique ou un autre dispositif, prendre la forme d'un capuchon couvrant le cou ou être intégré à une tenue de protection. Enfin, la pièce faciale peut être dotée ou non de soupapes d'expiration ou d'autres dispositifs d'acheminement de l'air. 1, record 1, French, - ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-12-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Layout (Graphic Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- head-piece
1, record 2, English, head%2Dpiece
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- headpiece 2, record 2, English, headpiece
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decorative block, usually a rectangular line block, at the top of the first page of a book, chapter, article, etc. 3, record 2, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record 2, Key term(s)
- head piece
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maquette et mise en page
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bandeau
1, record 2, French, bandeau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vignette de forme rectangulaire, placée en tête de chapitre de livre ou d'un article de revue. 2, record 2, French, - bandeau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
- Official Ceremonies
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mortar-board
1, record 3, English, mortar%2Dboard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mortarboard 2, record 3, English, mortarboard
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A popular name for the academic or college cap, which consists of a stiffened head-piece surmounted by a square "board", the whole being covered with black cloth. 1, record 3, English, - mortar%2Dboard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Cérémonies officielles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mortier
1, record 3, French, mortier
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toque portée par les diplômés universitaires, notamment lors de la collation des grades. Elle est formée d'une sorte de calotte surmontée d'une plaque carrée d'où pend un gland. 1, record 3, French, - mortier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Notons que le Harrap, au mot mortar-board, précise: mortier universitaire anglais. En effet, on ne porte pas cette coiffure dans les pays francophones d'Europe. 2, record 3, French, - mortier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- head-piece 1, record 4, English, head%2Dpiece
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for toilet spray 1, record 4, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tête de monture
1, record 4, French, t%C3%AAte%20de%20monture
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
de vaporisateur 1, record 4, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20monture
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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