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OVERSIZED TRUCK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-08-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- oversized truck
1, record 1, English, oversized%20truck
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The bridge collapse and the [National Transportation Safety Board’s] findings illustrate the dangers that arise when there is a lack of oversight on the permitting process of oversized trucks. 1, record 1, English, - oversized%20truck
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transport routier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- camion surdimensionné
1, record 1, French, camion%20surdimensionn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un camion surdimensionné cause l'effondrement d'un pont dans l'État de Washington. 1, record 1, French, - camion%20surdimensionn%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-06-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Motorized Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- monster truck
1, record 2, English, monster%20truck
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extremely large pickup truck, typically with greatly oversized tires. 2, record 2, English, - monster%20truck
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
They are often raced across rough terrain or featured in exhibitions in which they drive over and demolish smaller automobiles. 2, record 2, English, - monster%20truck
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Sports motorisés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- camion monstre
1, record 2, French, camion%20monstre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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