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BACKING BOARD [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
- Installations and Equipment (Museums and Heritage)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- backing board
1, record 1, English, backing%20board
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- backing 2, record 1, English, backing
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rigid board attached to the back of an auxiliary support or frame to protect the painting. 1, record 1, English, - backing%20board
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
- Aménagement et équipements (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dos protecteur
1, record 1, French, dos%20protecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Panneau rigide fixé au revers du support auxiliaire ou châssis du cadre et servant à protéger le tableau. 2, record 1, French, - dos%20protecteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backing board
1, record 2, English, backing%20board
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- air à endosser
1, record 2, French, air%20%C3%A0%20endosser
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bois à endosser 2, record 2, French, bois%20%C3%A0%20endosser
correct, masculine noun
- carton à endosser 2, record 2, French, carton%20%C3%A0%20endosser
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des deux planchettes de bois (ou plaques de carton) destinés à l'arrondissure du dos et à la formation des mors, et généralement renforcés de métal sur le bord supérieur. 3, record 2, French, - air%20%C3%A0%20endosser
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dog board
1, record 3, English, dog%20board
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- backing board 1, record 3, English, backing%20board
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In sawing logs into lumber on a head saw, the last board in the log to which the carriage dogs are attached. 1, record 3, English, - dog%20board
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contredosse
1, record 3, French, contredosse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- redos 2, record 3, French, redos
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le sciage d'une bille sur scie de tête, dernière planche qui en est extraite et qui était retenue par les griffes. 3, record 3, French, - contredosse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- backing board
1, record 4, English, backing%20board
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The chapter "Fuel"] does not include the structure of integral or tip fuel tanks and the fuel cell backing boards which are covered in the Structures Chapters (...) 1, record 4, English, - backing%20board
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- élément de soutien 1, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20soutien
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le chapitre "Carburant"] ne comprend ni la structure des réservoirs structuraux et réservoirs de bout d'aile, ni les éléments de soutien des réservoirs souples, ceux-ci étant traités aux chapitres "Structures". 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20soutien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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