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Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Disabled Sports
- Ice Hockey
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sledge back
1, record 1, English, sledge%20back
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- backrest 1, record 1, English, backrest
correct, noun
- back rest 2, record 1, English, back%20rest
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A seat cushion is mounted on the frame with a back rest of varying lengths to promote whatever upper body support the player requires. 2, record 1, English, - sledge%20back
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports adaptés
- Hockey sur glace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dossier de la luge
1, record 1, French, dossier%20de%20la%20luge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dossier 1, record 1, French, dossier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hospital Furniture
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backrest 1, record 2, English, backrest
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chairs and room furniture. Chairs and bedroom furniture. 1, record 2, English, - backrest
Record 2, Key term(s)
- back rest
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier d'hôpital
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appui-dos
1, record 2, French, appui%2Ddos
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fauteuils et mobilier hôtelier. Chaises et accessoires de chambre. 1, record 2, French, - appui%2Ddos
Record 2, Key term(s)
- appui dos
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-11-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- backguard
1, record 3, English, backguard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- load guard 2, record 3, English, load%20guard
correct
- back rest 2, record 3, English, back%20rest
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The forks are mounted on the carriage. This carriage has a backguard, which prevents loads from falling off when the mast is tilted backward. 1, record 3, English, - backguard
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
load guard, back rest: standardized by the British Standards Institution. 3, record 3, English, - backguard
Record 3, Key term(s)
- load back rest
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
- Levage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dossier d'appui de charge
1, record 3, French, dossier%20d%27appui%20de%20charge
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dosseret de protection 2, record 3, French, dosseret%20de%20protection
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accessoires pour chariots élévateurs. Dossier d'appui de charge destiné à éviter les chutes d'objets transportés. 1, record 3, French, - dossier%20d%27appui%20de%20charge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-03-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bed rest 1, record 4, English, bed%20rest
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- back rest 2, record 4, English, back%20rest
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D.a device for propping patients up in bed. 1, record 4, English, - bed%20rest
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dossier-lit 1, record 4, French, dossier%2Dlit
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D.petit appareil destiné à soulever les coussins, de façon à maintenir la poitrine du malade plus ou moins inclinée (...) et diminuer ainsi la gêne respiratoire. 1, record 4, French, - dossier%2Dlit
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-03-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bed rest 1, record 5, English, bed%20rest
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- back rest 2, record 5, English, back%20rest
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D.a device for propping patients up in bed. 1, record 5, English, - bed%20rest
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pupitre 1, record 5, French, pupitre
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- appui-dos 2, record 5, French, appui%2Ddos
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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