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HEADING AREA [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Farm Management and Policy
- Agricultural Economics
- Environmental Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- usable farm area
1, record 1, English, usable%20farm%20area
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- useable farm area 1, record 1, English, useable%20farm%20area
correct
- usable agricultural area 1, record 1, English, usable%20agricultural%20area
correct
- useable agricultural area 1, record 1, English, useable%20agricultural%20area
correct
- useful agricultural area 2, record 1, English, useful%20agricultural%20area
see observation
- useful farm space 3, record 1, English, useful%20farm%20space
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Sometimes) truck gardens, orchards, vineyards, permanent pastures(and) arable land(are) grouped together under the heading "surface agricole utile"(useful agricultural area). 2, record 1, English, - usable%20farm%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The concept of useful agricultural area seems to be peculiar to France. 4, record 1, English, - usable%20farm%20area
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Related concepts: agricultural land, agricultural area in use. 5, record 1, English, - usable%20farm%20area
Record 1, Key term(s)
- farm area
- agricultural area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion et politique agricole
- Économie agricole
- Économie environnementale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- superficie agricole utile
1, record 1, French, superficie%20agricole%20utile
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- S.A.U. 2, record 1, French, S%2EA%2EU%2E
correct
- SAU 3, record 1, French, SAU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- surface agricole utilisable 4, record 1, French, surface%20agricole%20utilisable
feminine noun
- surface agricole utile 5, record 1, French, surface%20agricole%20utile
correct, feminine noun
- SAU 6, record 1, French, SAU
correct
- SAU 6, record 1, French, SAU
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] différentes superficies d'une exploitation agricole. 6, record 1, French, - superficie%20agricole%20utile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
En statistique agricole, expression qui a été employée pour désigner la dimension des exploitations. La S.A.U. correspondait à la superficie totale moins les bois et le territoire non agricole, c'est-à-dire aux terres labourables, à la surface toujours en herbe (S.T.H.), aux cultures permanentes (vignes, vergers, etc.) et spéciales (maraîchères, etc.), à la superficie des cours et des bâtiments de l'exploitation ainsi qu'à celle des landes non productives, qui, dans certaines zones pauvres ou désertées, représentent parfois des étendues importantes. 7, record 1, French, - superficie%20agricole%20utile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
superficie agricole utile : Pour mieux cerner les superficies contribuant effectivement à la production, on a, à partir de 1963, remplacé cette expression par celle de superficie agricole utilisée, qui désigne la superficie agricole utile moins la superficie des landes improductives et celle des cours et des bâtiments. [Voir cette autre fiche dans TERMIUM] 7, record 1, French, - superficie%20agricole%20utile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le sigle S.A.U. désigne aussi la superficie agricole utilisée d'après LAGRI 1981. 8, record 1, French, - superficie%20agricole%20utile
Record 1, Key term(s)
- superficie agricole utilisable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión y política agrícola
- Economía agrícola
- Economía del medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- superficie agrícola útil
1, record 1, Spanish, superficie%20agr%C3%ADcola%20%C3%BAtil
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crazy Ivan
1, record 2, English, crazy%20Ivan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crazy Ivan manoeuvre 1, record 2, English, crazy%20Ivan%20manoeuvre
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crazy Ivan is a U. S. Navy term for a Soviet submarine manoeuvre, characterized by any number of sudden and sharp turns, used by submarine crews to "look behind" them. Because of the acoustic distortions and noise caused by propeller blades, it is nearly possible for conventional sonars to detect objects directly behind a submarine. Thus, with sudden turns, the area where the sonar is not effective shifts relative to the current heading of the submarine, causing previous gaps in sonar coverage to be revealed while masking known areas. 1, record 2, English, - crazy%20Ivan
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "crazy" part of the name comes from the fact that these manoeuvre were very sudden and "Ivan" was a common nickname used to refer to the Russians. A standard tactic of pursuing submarines would be to closely follow the Soviet submarine hidden right in the sonar gap, causing the U.S. submarine to go undetected. 1, record 2, English, - crazy%20Ivan
Record 2, Key term(s)
- crasy Ivan
- crasy Ivan manoeuvre
- crazy Ivan maneuver
- crasy Ivan maneuver
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Ivan le fou
1, record 2, French, Ivan%20le%20fou
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- manœuvre Ivan le fou 1, record 2, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20Ivan%20le%20fou
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre d'un sous-marin qui consiste à effectuer brusquement des virements de bord successifs pour compenser l'incapacité du sonar de détecter les objets situés immédiatement derrière lui, incapacité causée par la distorsion acoustique produite par les hélices. 1, record 2, French, - Ivan%20le%20fou
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Corporate Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sound detector
1, record 3, English, sound%20detector
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sonic detector 2, record 3, English, sonic%20detector
correct
- audio detector 3, record 3, English, audio%20detector
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a microphone and amplifier system connected into the circuitry; where a sudden increase in sound is detected this circuit is broken. 4, record 3, English, - sound%20detector
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intrusion Alarm-Sound Detector [heading]. These detection devices utilize microphones in the protected area, with wiring to sound amplifiers at a guard's desk or central office.... Recommended uses : To detect unauthorized intruders by the noises they make. 5, record 3, English, - sound%20detector
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- détecteur microphonique
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20microphonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- détecteur sonique 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20sonique
correct, masculine noun
- détecteur à niveau de bruit 3, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20niveau%20de%20bruit
correct, masculine noun
- détecteur de sons 4, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20sons
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil muni de microphones transmettant les signaux perçus à un amplificateur sélectif qui, pour un certain niveau de bruit préréglé, provoque l'alarme. 5, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20microphonique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les détecteurs microphoniques, dits également «à niveau de bruit», interviennent en protection volumétrique et permettent de reporter à distance (centraux d'alarme ou répétiteurs chez un gardien ou responsable local) une écoute des lieux. 6, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20microphonique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Seguridad general de la empresa
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- detector microfónico
1, record 3, Spanish, detector%20microf%C3%B3nico
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- clearance header
1, record 4, English, clearance%20header
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- clearance heading 2, record 4, English, clearance%20heading
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The [act] of heading the ball from the goal-mouth area, out of danger. 2, record 4, English, - clearance%20header
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Header" means the head shot and "heading," the technique. 3, record 4, English, - clearance%20header
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coup de tête de dégagement
1, record 4, French, coup%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tête de dégagement 1, record 4, French, t%C3%AAte%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Renvoi du ballon loin des buts exécuté avec la tête. 2, record 4, French, - coup%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comme «header» et «heading» se rendent par «coup de tête» (le coup), «frappe de la tête», «tête» ou «jeu de tête» (la technique), on peut trouver des variantes aux équivalents français ci-dessus. La source [...] considère «tête de dégagement» du langage familier; un point de vue discutable. 2, record 4, French, - coup%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- despeje de cabeza
1, record 4, Spanish, despeje%20de%20cabeza
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- desvío de cabeza 1, record 4, Spanish, desv%C3%ADo%20de%20cabeza
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción de cambiar la dirección y trayectoria del balón golpeándolo con la cabeza a fin de alejarlo de la meta propia para evitar un gol. 2, record 4, Spanish, - despeje%20de%20cabeza
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El despeje [es] la forma eficaz de resolver una situación comprometida cerca de la propia portería alejando el balón lejos de donde se encuentra. Superficies de contacto: pies y cabeza. 1, record 4, Spanish, - despeje%20de%20cabeza
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-05-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Underground Mining
- Mine Passages
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- roadway
1, record 5, English, roadway
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- mine roadway 2, record 5, English, mine%20roadway
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An underground drivage [which] may be a heading, gate, stall, cross-cut, level or tunnel and driven in coal, ore, rock or in the waste area. 3, record 5, English, - roadway
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may form part of longwall or bord-and-pillar workings or an exploration heading. A roadway is not steeply inclined. 3, record 5, English, - roadway
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Drive a roadway under. 2, record 5, English, - roadway
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Relief roadway. 2, record 5, English, - roadway
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière souterraine
- Galeries et soles (Mines)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- voie
1, record 5, French, voie
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- galerie 2, record 5, French, galerie
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un certain nombre d'études ont été menées dans les mines de charbon souterraines de l'Est canadien [...] Les chercheurs ont déterminé la distribution des pressions s'exerçant sur les murs de remblai qui soutiennent les strates autour des galeries. 2, record 5, French, - voie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Creuser une galerie. 3, record 5, French, - voie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Galerie de détente. 3, record 5, French, - voie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-02-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- area of probability
1, record 6, English, area%20of%20probability
correct, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AOP 2, record 6, English, AOP
correct, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The area... represents the area of probability at the end of the outbound leg corrected only for cone effect, heading and timing tolerances.(3rd edition, att.). 3, record 6, English, - area%20of%20probability
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- aire de probabilité
1, record 6, French, aire%20de%20probabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- AOP 2, record 6, French, AOP
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'aire [...] représente l'aire de probabilité à la fin du trajet d'éloignement corrigée simplement de l'effet de cône et des tolérances de cap et du minutage. (3e édition, sup.). 3, record 6, French, - aire%20de%20probabilit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-09-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Forms Design
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- heading area 1, record 7, English, heading%20area
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That area of a form where the originator’s identifying data, such as name and address, may be printed. 2, record 7, English, - heading%20area
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Imprimés et formules
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- emplacement d'en-tête
1, record 7, French, emplacement%20d%27en%2Dt%C3%AAte
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone réservée à l'impression du nom et de l'adresse de l'expéditeur. 2, record 7, French, - emplacement%20d%27en%2Dt%C3%AAte
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-01-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Curtains and Blinds
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- draperies
1, record 8, English, draperies
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Draperies. Made with any fabric type, but generally heavier weights; can be lined or not; heading is usually pleated. Depending on fabric choice and construction, draperies can be decorative, provide privacy, darken a room, insulate against cold. Panel draperies cover only the sides of a window area; draw draperies span the entire width. 2, record 8, English, - draperies
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Rideaux et stores
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tentures
1, record 8, French, tentures
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- rideaux 2, record 8, French, rideaux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tentures peuvent être faites en tout genre de tissu, mais on utilise en général un tissu épais. On peut aussi les doubler. Leur haut est habituellement plissé. Elles peuvent servir à décorer, à assombrir, à assurer l'intimité et à isoler contre le froid. Les tentures qui se referment couvrent toute la fenêtre, les autres n'en couvrent qu'une partie. 3, record 8, French, - tentures
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-08-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- weapon coverage
1, record 9, English, weapon%20coverage
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The airspace covered by a weapon where it can effectively engage aerial targets. Coverage area varies with the reaction time(crew/computer delay), target speed, weapon characteristics and target heading. 1, record 9, English, - weapon%20coverage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Air Defence Artillery Terminology Working Group. 2, record 9, English, - weapon%20coverage
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- couverture d'arme
1, record 9, French, couverture%20d%27arme
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien couvert par une arme à l'intérieur duquel celle-ci peut engager des cibles aériennes. La zone de couverture varie selon le temps de réaction (de l'équipage ou du retard de l'ordinateur), la vitesse de la cible, sa direction et les caractéristiques de l'arme. 1, record 9, French, - couverture%20d%27arme
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'artillerie antiaérienne. 2, record 9, French, - couverture%20d%27arme
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-04-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- heading area
1, record 10, English, heading%20area
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- title area 1, record 10, English, title%20area
correct
- title space 1, record 10, English, title%20space
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an area located at the top edge of the image area of the microform(microfiche, jacket) for the heading. 1, record 10, English, - heading%20area
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- zone d'en-tête
1, record 10, French, zone%20d%27en%2Dt%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- zone titre 1, record 10, French, zone%20titre
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
zone supérieure de la microfiche ou de la jaquette servant à l'inscription de l'en-tête. 1, record 10, French, - zone%20d%27en%2Dt%C3%AAte
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-01-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- jacket locating hole
1, record 11, English, jacket%20locating%20hole
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an opening(hole) located in the heading area of the jacket for alignment with some loading equipment. 1, record 11, English, - jacket%20locating%20hole
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- trou de positionnement de la jaquette
1, record 11, French, trou%20de%20positionnement%20de%20la%20jaquette
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
trou situé dans la zone d'en-tête permettant de mettre la jaquette en place dans l'appareil de montage. 1, record 11, French, - trou%20de%20positionnement%20de%20la%20jaquette
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-01-31
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- color stripe
1, record 12, English, color%20stripe
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a color(or colors) placed at the top edge of the heading area of a jacket, aperture or microfiche used for identification and retrieval. 1, record 12, English, - color%20stripe
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- bande de couleur
1, record 12, French, bande%20de%20couleur
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
coloration de la partie supérieure de la zone d'en-tête d'une jaquette, d'une carte à fenêtre ou d'une microfiche pour faciliter le classement ou la recherche. 1, record 12, French, - bande%20de%20couleur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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