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Record 1 2011-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lamps
DEF

[A] durable, portable flashlight perfect for... glove compartment or backpack [and] constructed of aircraft-quality aluminum, [with] an unbreakable Lexan lens and a highly focused beam.

CONT

The TV [tactical vest] incorporates the following load carrying capabilities: ... A flashlight pocket (for mini-MagLite or equivalent) with coloured lens holder.

OBS

MagLite® is a flashlights trade mark.

Key term(s)
  • mini MagLite
  • mini-MagLite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lampes
OBS

MagLite® est une marque de commerce pour des lampes de poche.

Key term(s)
  • mini MagLite

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Floors and Ceilings
CONT

The firm manufactures coffer beam ceilings, a system which features lighting with portable plug-in fixtures rather than the cumbersome conventional wiring used in common flat ceilings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planchers et plafonds
CONT

Avec l'usage du plâtre, au XVIIe siècle, est venu le goût des plafonds relativement plats et décorés seulement de reliefs peu accentués.

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
OBS

barrot mobile : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

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Record 4 1985-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Floors and Ceilings
CONT

The firm manufactures coffer beam ceilings, a system which features lighting with portable plug-in fixtures rather than the cumbersome conventional wiring used in common flat ceilings. CDA has found that his contour system gives a beam supported appearance....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planchers et plafonds
OBS

Les plafonds sont constitués par les sous-faces des planchers ou par des éléments rapportés accrochés sous les planchers. On peut distinguer : - les plafonds à solivage apparent; [open floor] - les plafonds rapportés à compartiments ou à caissons; [coffered ceiling] - les plafonds à solivage caché; - les plafonds suspendus.

OBS

Les éléments de staff permettent d'exécuter économiquement toutes les moulurations et les volumes désirables. On fait ainsi des fausses poutres, des fausses corniches dans lesquelles on peut cacher des canalisations.

Spanish

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