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VERTICAL SASH [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sash window
1, record 1, English, sash%20window
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vertical sash 1, record 1, English, vertical%20sash
correct, specific
- balanced sash 1, record 1, English, balanced%20sash
correct, specific
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A window contained in a cased frame which slides, as opposed to a casement window. The normal sash window (also called a vertical sash or balanced sash) slides up and down, and is balanced by sash cords passing over sash pulleys and balanced by counterweights. 1, record 1, English, - sash%20window
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fenêtre à guillotine
1, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20%C3%A0%20guillotine
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- châssis à guillotine 2, record 1, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20%C3%A0%20guillotine
correct, masculine noun, generic
- fenêtre coulissante verticalement 3, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20coulissante%20verticalement
correct, feminine noun, generic
- fenêtre coulissant verticalement 2, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20coulissant%20verticalement
correct, feminine noun, generic
- fenêtre à coulisse verticale 2, record 1, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20%C3%A0%20coulisse%20verticale
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenêtre à translation verticale du (ou des) châssis dans un bâti à rainures, avec ou sans contrepoids. 4, record 1, French, - fen%C3%AAtre%20%C3%A0%20guillotine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Scientific Research Facilities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vertical sash
1, record 2, English, vertical%20sash
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - vertical%20sash
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Installations de recherche scientifique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fenêtre verticale
1, record 2, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20verticale
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - fen%C3%AAtre%20verticale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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