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UPPERS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ups
1, record 1, English, ups
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- uppers 2, record 1, English, uppers
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an amphetamine or other stimulant drug; upper. 2, record 1, English, - ups
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Slang, 2, record 1, English, - ups
Record 1, Key term(s)
- up
- upper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- comprimés d'amphétamine
1, record 1, French, comprim%C3%A9s%20d%27amph%C3%A9tamine
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- uppers 2, record 1, French, uppers
masculine noun, plural
- uppies 2, record 1, French, uppies
feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- comprimé d'amphétamine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- finish
1, record 2, English, finish
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- finish lumber 2, record 2, English, finish%20lumber
correct
- uppers 3, record 2, English, uppers
correct, see observation, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A collective term for upper grades of timber suitable for natural or stained finishing. 1, record 2, English, - finish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
uppers: According to the Webster's Third New International Dictionary, 1976, this term is used in its plural form. 4, record 2, English, - finish
Record 2, Key term(s)
- upper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bois de finition
1, record 2, French, bois%20de%20finition
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bois de qualité supérieure, convenant aux finis naturels et aux teintures. 2, record 2, French, - bois%20de%20finition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-03-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- uppers 1, record 3, English, uppers
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a boot are a shoe above the sole. 2, record 3, English, - uppers
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uppers reinforced in the midfoot area add stability through bending ... 3, record 3, English, - uppers
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- empeigne
1, record 3, French, empeigne
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dessus d'un soulier depuis le coup-de-pied jusqu'à la pointe. 2, record 3, French, - empeigne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'empeigne recouvre le pied et doit assurer une température et un niveau d'humidité convenable à l'intérieur de la chaussure. Elle peut être en tissu, en cuir, en matière synthétique ou réunir plusieurs matériaux. 3, record 3, French, - empeigne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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