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HEART SHAPE [30 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ultrasonography
- Cardiovascular System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- echocardiogram
1, record 1, English, echocardiogram
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- echocardiographic image 2, record 1, English, echocardiographic%20image
correct, noun
- echo 3, record 1, English, echo
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] visual display or record produced using echocardiography. 4, record 1, English, - echocardiogram
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Echocardiograms show the size, shape, and position of the heart. They also show the parts inside the heart, such as the valves, and the motion of the heart while it is beating. 5, record 1, English, - echocardiogram
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
echocardiogram: In medical terminology, some words ending in the suffix "-gram" originally referred to the image or record produced by a diagnostic procedure. However, in everyday clinical usage, these terms are often extended to mean the procedure itself. This dual usage is a form of metonymy and is widely accepted. 6, record 1, English, - echocardiogram
Record 1, Key term(s)
- echo-cardiogram
- echo-cardiographic image
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ultrasonographie
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échocardiogramme
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chocardiogramme
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- image échocardiographique 2, record 1, French, image%20%C3%A9chocardiographique
correct, feminine noun
- écho 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9cho
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'une image ultrasonore qui permet d'observer la structure des cavités et des valves du cœur, leurs mouvements, ainsi que toute anomalie qu'elles pourraient avoir. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chocardiogramme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
échocardiogramme : Dans la terminologie médicale, certains mots se terminant par le suffixe «-gramme» désignaient à l'origine l'image ou l'enregistrement produit par une procédure de diagnostic. Cependant, dans l'usage quotidien, ces termes s'étendent souvent pour désigner la procédure elle-même. Ce double usage est une forme de métonymie et est largement accepté. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chocardiogramme
Record 1, Key term(s)
- écho-cardiogramme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Ultrasonography
- Cardiovascular System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- echocardiograph
1, record 2, English, echocardiograph
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- echocardiography machine 2, record 2, English, echocardiography%20machine
correct, noun
- echocardiography device 3, record 2, English, echocardiography%20device
correct, noun
- echocardiograph machine 4, record 2, English, echocardiograph%20machine
noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An echocardiograph is used to diagnose cardiovascular conditions... The machine can test for heart disease, measure the size and shape of the heart, and locate tissue damage. 5, record 2, English, - echocardiograph
Record 2, Key term(s)
- echo-cardiograph
- echo-cardiography machine
- echo-cardiography device
- echo-cardiograph machine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Ultrasonographie
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appareil d'échographie cardiaque
1, record 2, French, appareil%20d%27%C3%A9chographie%20cardiaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- appareil d'échocardiographie 2, record 2, French, appareil%20d%27%C3%A9chocardiographie
correct, masculine noun
- échocardiographe 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9chocardiographe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'échocardiographe doit aujourd'hui, au minimum, disposer de l'imagerie de 2e harmonique, du Doppler pulsé, [du] mode M, des fonctions Doppler couleur et de fonctions d'enregistrement associées à une base de données permettant de retrouver facilement les examens à distance. 2, record 2, French, - appareil%20d%27%C3%A9chographie%20cardiaque
Record 2, Key term(s)
- appareil d'écho-cardiographie
- écho-cardiographe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Ecografía
- Sistema cardiovascular
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecocardiógrafo
1, record 2, Spanish, ecocardi%C3%B3grafo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heart-shaped face
1, record 3, English, heart%2Dshaped%20face
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
heart-shaped face: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 3, English, - heart%2Dshaped%20face
Record 3, Key term(s)
- heartshaped face
- heart shape face
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- visage en cœur
1, record 3, French, visage%20en%20c%26oelig%3Bur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- visage cordiforme 1, record 3, French, visage%20cordiforme
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visage en cœur; visage cordiforme : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 3, French, - visage%20en%20c%26oelig%3Bur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- groove
1, record 4, English, groove
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe grooving of heart shapes : a) creates the shape of the shoulders for a heart shape; b) the depth and shape of the groove can vary depending on :-the dimension of the diamond;-the physical attributes of the diamond, e. g., position of inclusions and cavities in naturals... 2, record 4, English, - groove
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- entaille
1, record 4, French, entaille
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La première forme déviant des classiques normaux, fut le petit cœur. Le modèle représente une pierre plus ou moins courte aux épaules larges, avec, au centre du coin de tête, une entaille pratiquée dans une direction perpendiculaire au rondiste. Cette entaille peut être pratiquée par l'ouvrier du débrutage ou du clivage. Plus tard, les tailleurs à la main plus assurée l'ont essayé sur le bord du disque de taille, après l'avoir enduit de bort. 2, record 4, French, - entaille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- belly facet
1, record 5, English, belly%20facet
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A main facet on the crown and pavilion that is positioned at the widest dimension of the diamond. 2, record 5, English, - belly%20facet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There can be two or four belly facets. 3, record 5, English, - belly%20facet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
List the typical facets of a heart shape... : a) girdle; b) table; 2 head facets; 2 shoulder facets; 2 belly facets; 2 wing facets; 8 stars; 16 halves... 3, record 5, English, - belly%20facet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oval, pear, heart and marquise cuts. 2, record 5, English, - belly%20facet
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- facette d'excédent
1, record 5, French, facette%20d%27exc%C3%A9dent
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- facette de ventre 1, record 5, French, facette%20de%20ventre
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facette principale sur la couronne et la culasse dans la partie la plus large du diamant. 2, record 5, French, - facette%20d%27exc%C3%A9dent
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les facettes d'excédent peuvent être au nombre de deux ou de quatre. 2, record 5, French, - facette%20d%27exc%C3%A9dent
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tailles ovale, poire, cœur et marquise. 2, record 5, French, - facette%20d%27exc%C3%A9dent
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lobe
1, record 6, English, lobe
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- shoulder 2, record 6, English, shoulder
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the two rounded ends of a heart-shaped diamond. 3, record 6, English, - lobe
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first shape that was out of the ordinary was the heart. It is a pear-shaped stone with somewhat broader shoulders, with in the middle a kerf perpendicular to the girdle. 4, record 6, English, - lobe
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lobe
1, record 6, French, lobe
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- épaule 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9paule
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La première forme déviant des classiques normaux, fut le petit cœur. Le modèle représente une pierre plus ou moins courte aux épaules larges, avec, au centre du coin de tête, une entaille pratiquée dans une direction perpendiculaire au rondiste. 3, record 6, French, - lobe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- brilliant cut
1, record 7, English, brilliant%20cut
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- brilliant 2, record 7, English, brilliant
correct, noun
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most popular form of cut for both diamonds and coloured stones totaling 58 facets: 1 table, 8 bezel facets, 8 star facets, and 16 upper girdle facets above the girdle (on the crown) and 8 pavilion facets, 16 lower girdle facets, and 1 culet below the girdle (on the pavilion). 3, record 7, English, - brilliant%20cut
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most common brilliant cut is the standard round brilliant; modifications include the marquise, half-moon, pear shape, heart shape, oval, cushion, and antique cushion brilliant cuts. 4, record 7, English, - brilliant%20cut
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Brilliant cut has triangular-, kite-, or lozenge-shaped facets that radiate outward around the stone ... The single cut, which has 17 or 18 facets is used on very small diamonds ... and those with 58 facets ... full cuts. 5, record 7, English, - brilliant%20cut
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- taille brillant
1, record 7, French, taille%20brillant
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- taille en brillant 2, record 7, French, taille%20en%20brillant
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La forme de taille la plus populaire pour le diamant et les pierres de couleur. Elle se compose de 58 facettes : 1 table, 8 bezels (ou coins de table), 8 étoiles et 16 haléfis au-dessus du rondis (sur la couronne) et 8 pavillons (coins de culasse), 16 haléfis et 1 colette au-dessous du rondis (sur la culasse). 3, record 7, French, - taille%20brillant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La taille brillant classique comporte 57 facettes, et 58 en comptant la colette. 4, record 7, French, - taille%20brillant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Taille en brillant : Comporte des facettes en forme de triangle, de cerf-volant ou de losange disposées sur toute la pierre. [...] La taille simple, qui comporte 17 ou 18 facettes, est utilisée sur de très petits diamants [...] et ceux comportant 58 facettes sont à taille pleine. 5, record 7, French, - taille%20brillant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La taille brillant la plus courante est le brillant rond. Parmi les variantes, on compte les tailles marquise, demi-lune, poire, cœur, ovale, coussin et coussin antique. 6, record 7, French, - taille%20brillant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- point
1, record 8, English, point
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tip of a pear shape, marquise, heart shape, or other pointed fancy shape diamond. 2, record 8, English, - point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The section opposed to the head of the diamond. 3, record 8, English, - point
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pointe
1, record 8, French, pointe
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extrémité d'une taille poire, marquise, cœur ou de toute autre taille fantaisie pointue. 2, record 8, French, - pointe
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Opposée à la tête du diamant. 3, record 8, French, - pointe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-04-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- girdle dop attachment
1, record 9, English, girdle%20dop%20attachment
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saw a groove into a heart shape : a) set up the machine : place the grooving spindle into the sawing machine; b) set the diamond in the girdle dop attachment... 2, record 9, English, - girdle%20dop%20attachment
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Accessory of a sawing machine. 3, record 9, English, - girdle%20dop%20attachment
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- accessoire pour l'entaillage de la forme cœur
1, record 9, French, accessoire%20pour%20l%27entaillage%20de%20la%20forme%20c%26oelig%3Bur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Accessoire de machine de sciage. 2, record 9, French, - accessoire%20pour%20l%27entaillage%20de%20la%20forme%20c%26oelig%3Bur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2017-04-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- shoulder facet
1, record 10, English, shoulder%20facet
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A crown and pavilion main facet adjacent to the head facet on pear and heart fancy shapes. 2, record 10, English, - shoulder%20facet
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
List the typical facets of a heart shape(see Figure F 18) : a) girdle; b) table; 2 head facets; 2 shoulder facets; 2 belly facets; 2 wing facets; 8 stars; 16 halves... 2, record 10, English, - shoulder%20facet
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- facette d'épaule
1, record 10, French, facette%20d%27%C3%A9paule
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facette principale de couronne et de culasse adjacente à la facette de tête de couronne d'un diamant de taille fantaisie, poire ou cœur. 2, record 10, French, - facette%20d%27%C3%A9paule
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2017-04-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- head facet
1, record 11, English, head%20facet
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- crown head facet 1, record 11, English, crown%20head%20facet
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The crown main facet opposite the point facet of the heart and pear shapes. 2, record 11, English, - head%20facet
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
List the typical facets of a heart shape(see Figure F 18) : a) girdle; b) table; 2 head facets; 2 shoulder facets; 2 belly facets; 2 wing facets; 8 stars; 16 halves... 2, record 11, English, - head%20facet
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- facette de tête de couronne
1, record 11, French, facette%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20couronne
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- coin de tête de couronne 1, record 11, French, coin%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20couronne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facette principale de couronne opposée à la facette de pointe de couronne, d'une taille cœur ou poire. 2, record 11, French, - facette%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20couronne
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coins de tête de la partie supérieure. 3, record 11, French, - facette%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20couronne
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-06-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- heart
1, record 12, English, heart
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- heart-shaped brilliant cut 2, record 12, English, heart%2Dshaped%20brilliant%20cut
- heart-shape brilliant cut 3, record 12, English, heart%2Dshape%20brilliant%20cut
- heart-shaped brilliant 4, record 12, English, heart%2Dshaped%20brilliant
- heart-shape brilliant 5, record 12, English, heart%2Dshape%20%20brilliant
- heart brilliant cut 6, record 12, English, heart%20brilliant%20cut
- heart cut 7, record 12, English, heart%20cut
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cutting style having a heart-shaped girdle outline and brilliant-like facets. 8, record 12, English, - heart
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A] modified brilliant cut in the shape of a heart, with a table, 32 crown facets, 24 pavilion facets, and a shield-shaped culet. 9, record 12, English, - heart
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cœur
1, record 12, French, c%26oelig%3Bur
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- taille cœur 2, record 12, French, taille%20c%26oelig%3Bur
feminine noun
- cœur taille brillant 3, record 12, French, c%26oelig%3Bur%20taille%20brillant
proposal, masculine noun
- forme cœur taille brillant 3, record 12, French, forme%20c%26oelig%3Bur%20taille%20brillant
proposal, feminine noun
- brillant forme cœur 4, record 12, French, brillant%20forme%20c%26oelig%3Bur
masculine noun
- brillant cœur 5, record 12, French, brillant%20c%26oelig%3Bur
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taille en forme de cœur ayant les facettes de la taille brillant. 6, record 12, French, - c%26oelig%3Bur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2009-08-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Audio Technology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- cardioid pattern
1, record 13, English, cardioid%20pattern
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- cardioid diagram 2, record 13, English, cardioid%20diagram
correct
- heart-shaped diagram 3, record 13, English, heart%2Dshaped%20diagram
less frequent
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Heart-shaped pattern obtained as the response or radiation characteristic of certain directional antennas, or as the response characteristic of certain types of microphones. 4, record 13, English, - cardioid%20pattern
Record 13, Key term(s)
- heart-shape diagram
- heart shape diagram
- heart shaped diagram
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Électroacoustique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- diagramme en cardioïde
1, record 13, French, diagramme%20en%20cardio%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Electroacústica
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- diagrama en cardioide
1, record 13, Spanish, diagrama%20en%20cardioide
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- cavity
1, record 14, English, cavity
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An opening on the surface of a diamond. 2, record 14, English, - cavity
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe grooving of heart shapes : a) creates the shape of the shoulders for a heart shape; b) the depth and shape of the groove can vary depending on :-the dimension of the diamond;-the physical attributes of the diamond, e. g., position of inclusions and cavities in naturals... 3, record 14, English, - cavity
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cavité
1, record 14, French, cavit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouverture à la surface d'un diamant. 2, record 14, French, - cavit%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- contact point
1, record 15, English, contact%20point
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- contact area 2, record 15, English, contact%20area
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saw a groove into a heart shape :... d) present the desired position to be facetted : move the sawing arm laterally to present the correct contact point... 3, record 15, English, - contact%20point
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Polish the window facet: ... e) set the dop in the correct polishing direction: adjust the dop for the correct contact point on the diamond in order to polish a window on the intended mark ... 4, record 15, English, - contact%20point
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 15, French, point%20de%20contact
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- baguette
1, record 16, English, baguette
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- baguette cut 2, record 16, English, baguette%20cut
correct
- rectangular baguette 3, record 16, English, rectangular%20baguette
correct
- regular baguette 4, record 16, English, regular%20baguette
correct
- baton 5, record 16, English, baton
- baton cut 6, record 16, English, baton%20cut
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rectangular straight-line fancy shape that generally has three breaks on the pavilion and a long culet; it may have parallel sides or be tapered. 7, record 16, English, - baguette
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe shape : a) the geometric form of a diamond; b) the final shape is dictated by the form of the rough diamond and the presence and position of any inclusions... c) the most common shape is a round brilliant... d) all other shapes(i. e., excluding round brilliant) are referred to as fancy : there are approximately 225 different shapes; the most common to Northwest Territories are :-straight-line : rectangular baguette, tapered baguette, rectangular emerald, square emerald, princess, elongated radiant, square radiant;-traditional :heart, marquise, oval, pear. 7, record 16, English, - baguette
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This cut is used mainly for small stones. 6, record 16, English, - baguette
Record 16, Key term(s)
- rectangular baguette cut
- regular baguette cut
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- baguette
1, record 16, French, baguette
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- taille baguette 2, record 16, French, taille%20baguette
feminine noun
- taille en baguette 3, record 16, French, taille%20en%20baguette
correct, feminine noun
- forme baguette 4, record 16, French, forme%20baguette
feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme de taille à degrés, rectangulaire et à angles vifs. 5, record 16, French, - baguette
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme son nom l'indique, la baguette est de forme allongée, ce qui impose de la tailler à partir d'un brut ayant déjà cette forme. 5, record 16, French, - baguette
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette taille est employée principalement pour les petites pierres. 6, record 16, French, - baguette
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2005-12-06
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- culet
1, record 17, English, culet
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- collet 2, record 17, English, collet
- culette 2, record 17, English, culette
- point 3, record 17, English, point
avoid, see observation
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The apex of the main facets on the pavilion of a polished diamond; ... 4, record 17, English, - culet
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point : The tip of a pear shape, marquise, heart shape, or other pointed fancy shape diamond. 3, record 17, English, - culet
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- pointe de culasse
1, record 17, French, pointe%20de%20culasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pointe [...] formée par la rencontre des pavillons à la base de la taille en brillant. 2, record 17, French, - pointe%20de%20culasse
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2005-02-08
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- grooving machine
1, record 18, English, grooving%20machine
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe how a groove is applied to a heart shape : a) produced :... by a laser in the pre-blocking stage and in conjunction with the girdle :-a groove is facetted by a sawing or grooving machine. 2, record 18, English, - grooving%20machine
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- machine à entailler
1, record 18, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20entailler
proposal, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2004-07-13
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- lasered girdle
1, record 19, English, lasered%20girdle
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe a typical polishing sequence for a heart shape :... c) return the diamond to a supervisor :-for diamonds that have had the girdle applied during crossworking, send for grooving;-for diamonds with a lasered girdle, send for groove polishing... 2, record 19, English, - lasered%20girdle
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- rondiste façonné au laser
1, record 19, French, rondiste%20fa%C3%A7onn%C3%A9%20au%20laser
proposal, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2004-07-13
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- groove polishing
1, record 20, English, groove%20polishing
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe a typical polishing sequence for a heart shape :... c) return the diamond to a supervisor :-for diamonds that have had the girdle applied during crossworking, send for grooving;-for diamonds with a lasered girdle, send for groove polishing... 2, record 20, English, - groove%20polishing
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- polissage d'entaille
1, record 20, French, polissage%20d%27entaille
proposal, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2004-07-13
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- diamond powder-impregnated sawing blade
1, record 21, English, diamond%20powder%2Dimpregnated%20sawing%20blade
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- diamond-impregnated wheel 2, record 21, English, diamond%2Dimpregnated%20wheel
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin bronze disk whose edge is coated with a diamond powder mixture allowing it to cut a stone. 3, record 21, English, - diamond%20powder%2Dimpregnated%20sawing%20blade
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe how a groove is applied to a heart shape : a) produced :-manually, by a sawyer, using diamond powder-impregnated sawing blades or a sawing machine... 4, record 21, English, - diamond%20powder%2Dimpregnated%20sawing%20blade
Record 21, Key term(s)
- diamond powder impregnated blade
- diamond impregnated wheel
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- lame diamantée
1, record 21, French, lame%20diamant%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- disque diamanté 2, record 21, French, disque%20diamant%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mince disque de bronze dont le bord est enduit d'égrisée, afin de découper une pierre. 3, record 21, French, - lame%20diamant%C3%A9e
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2004-06-14
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- physical attribute
1, record 22, English, physical%20attribute
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe grooving of heart shapes : a) creates the shape of the shoulders for a heart shape; b) the depth and shape of the groove can vary depending on :-the dimension of the diamond;-the physical attributes of the diamond, e. g., position of inclusions and cavities in naturals... 2, record 22, English, - physical%20attribute
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique physique
1, record 22, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20physique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2004-06-14
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- grooving
1, record 23, English, grooving
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe grooving of heart shapes : a) creates the shape of the shoulders for a heart shape... 2, record 23, English, - grooving
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Describe a typical polishing sequence for a heart shape :... c) return the diamond to a supervisor :-for diamonds that have had the girdle applied during crossworking, send for grooving;-for diamonds with a lasered girdle, send for groove polishing... 3, record 23, English, - grooving
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- entaillage
1, record 23, French, entaillage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2004-06-14
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- grooving spindle
1, record 24, English, grooving%20spindle
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saw a groove into a heart shape : a) set up the machine : place the grooving spindle into the sawing machine... 2, record 24, English, - grooving%20spindle
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of a sawing machine. 3, record 24, English, - grooving%20spindle
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- mandrin pour entaillage
1, record 24, French, mandrin%20pour%20entaillage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- plateau pour entaillage 1, record 24, French, plateau%20pour%20entaillage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie d'une machine de sciage. 2, record 24, French, - mandrin%20pour%20entaillage
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 2004-05-31
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- elongated radiant
1, record 25, English, elongated%20radiant
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- elongated radiant cut 2, record 25, English, elongated%20radiant%20cut
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe shape : a) the geometric form of a diamond; b) the final shape is dictated by the form of the rough diamond and the presence and position of any inclusions... c) the most common shape is a round brilliant... d) all other shapes(i. e., excluding round brilliant) are referred to as fancy : there are approximately 225 different shapes; the most common to Northwest Territories are :-straight-line : baguette, tapered baguette, emerald, square emerald, princess, radiant, elongated radiant;-traditional :heart, marquise, oval, pear. 3, record 25, English, - elongated%20radiant
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure F 17. 4, record 25, English, - elongated%20radiant
Record 25, Key term(s)
- elongated radiant-cut
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- taille radiant rectangulaire
1, record 25, French, taille%20radiant%20rectangulaire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- radiant rectangulaire 1, record 25, French, radiant%20rectangulaire
proposal, masculine noun
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- oval
1, record 26, English, oval
correct, noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
- oval cut 2, record 26, English, oval%20cut
correct
- oval brilliant cut 3, record 26, English, oval%20brilliant%20cut
correct
- oval brilliant 4, record 26, English, oval%20brilliant
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brilliant cut with an elliptical girdle outline. 5, record 26, English, - oval
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe shape : a) the geometric form of a diamond; b) the final shape is dictated by the form of the rough diamond and the presence and position of any inclusions... c) the most common shape is a round brilliant... d) all other shapes(i. e., excluding round brilliant) are referred to as fancy : there are approximately 225 different shapes; the most common to Northwest Territories are :-straight-line : baguette, tapered baguette, emerald, square emerald, princess, radiant, elongated radiant;-traditional :heart, marquise, oval, pear. 6, record 26, English, - oval
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- ovale
1, record 26, French, ovale
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- taille ovale 2, record 26, French, taille%20ovale
correct, feminine noun
- forme ovale 3, record 26, French, forme%20ovale
correct, feminine noun
- brillant ovale 4, record 26, French, brillant%20ovale
masculine noun
- taille brillant ovale 5, record 26, French, taille%20brillant%20ovale
feminine noun
- ovale brillant 6, record 26, French, ovale%20brillant
proposal, masculine noun
- forme ovale taille brillant 6, record 26, French, forme%20ovale%20taille%20brillant
proposal, feminine noun
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taille fantaisie de forme ovale. 7, record 26, French, - ovale
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- fancy
1, record 27, English, fancy
correct, noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
- fancy shape 2, record 27, English, fancy%20shape
correct
- fancy cut 3, record 27, English, fancy%20cut
correct
- fancy-shape cut 4, record 27, English, fancy%2Dshape%20cut
- fantasy cut 5, record 27, English, fantasy%20cut
- fanciful cut 6, record 27, English, fanciful%20cut
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any cut other than a round brilliant or single cut. 7, record 27, English, - fancy
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe shape : a) the geometric form of a diamond; b) the final shape is dictated by the form of the rough diamond and the presence and position of any inclusions... c) the most common shape is a round brilliant... d) all other shapes(i. e., excluding round brilliant) are referred to as fancy : there are approximately 225 different shapes; the most common to Northwest Territories are :-straight-line : baguette, tapered baguette, emerald, square emerald, princess, radiant, elongated radiant;-traditional :heart, marquise, oval, pear. 8, record 27, English, - fancy
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- taille fantaisie
1, record 27, French, taille%20fantaisie
correct, feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- forme fantaisie 2, record 27, French, forme%20fantaisie
feminine noun
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute forme de taille d'un diamant autre que la taille brillant rond et la taille en huit. 3, record 27, French, - taille%20fantaisie
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une taille de forme poire est un exemple de taille fantaisie. 4, record 27, French, - taille%20fantaisie
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Notre inventaire comporte des diamants allant de 0,20 ct à 5,00 ct, rond et de toute autre forme fantaisie, de toutes les couleurs et clartés. 5, record 27, French, - taille%20fantaisie
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- rough blocking
1, record 28, English, rough%20blocking
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
- rough preparation 1, record 28, English, rough%20preparation
correct
- rough prep 1, record 28, English, rough%20prep
- pre-blocking 2, record 28, English, pre%2Dblocking
- preblocking 3, record 28, English, preblocking
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A preliminary crossworking to preform the diamond and to reduce unnecessary bulk and inclusions (an optional step included before bruting). 3, record 28, English, - rough%20blocking
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe how a groove is applied to a heart shape : a) produced :-manually,...-by a laser in the pre-blocking stage and in conjunction with the girdle... 4, record 28, English, - rough%20blocking
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- prétaille
1, record 28, French, pr%C3%A9taille
feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mise en croix préliminaire pour donner au diamant sa forme initiale, pour enlever l'excédent de matière et réduire le nombre d'inclusions (opération facultative avant le débrutage). 2, record 28, French, - pr%C3%A9taille
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle précède habituellement la taille en 8/8 et permet des rectifications ultérieures. 3, record 28, French, - pr%C3%A9taille
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 2000-06-23
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- beaked pelvis
1, record 29, English, beaked%20pelvis
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
- osteomalacic pelvis 1, record 29, English, osteomalacic%20pelvis
correct
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pelvic deformity in osteomalacia; the pressure of the trunk on the sacrum and lateral pressure of the femoral heads produce a pelvic aperture that is three-cornered or has the shape of a heart or cloverleaf, while the pubic bone becomes beak-shaped. 1, record 29, English, - beaked%20pelvis
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- bassin ostéomalacique
1, record 29, French, bassin%20ost%C3%A9omalacique
masculine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1997-08-14
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- heart shape 1, record 30, English, heart%20shape
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- cosse en poire
1, record 30, French, cosse%20en%20poire
feminine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
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