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WOODEN POLE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-09-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Natural Construction Materials
- Structural Framework
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pole
1, record 1, English, pole
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wooden pole 2, record 1, English, wooden%20pole
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long, slender, and more or less cylindrical and tapering piece of wood [which is used] for scaffolding and ... other purposes. 3, record 1, English, - pole
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A long, slender, tapering piece of wood; a pale, prop, stake, or stay. 4, record 1, English, - pole
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pole can also be, although rarely, a piece of metal. 5, record 1, English, - pole
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction naturels
- Charpentes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- perche
1, record 1, French, perche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Longue barre de bois de section circulaire, utilisée surtout dans les échafaudages (écoperches, échasses, moises), les étaiements et les blindages. 2, record 1, French, - perche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Détails du bâtiment. [Dans l'illustration A], on discerne bien les gaulons, ces perches de plaine, de bouleau ou d'épinette qui reposent sur les chevrons et sur lesquelles on étendra un rang de paille entre 4 et 6 pouces d'épaisseur. 3, record 1, French, - perche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales de construcción naturales
- Estructuras (Construcción)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- poste de madera
1, record 1, Spanish, poste%20de%20madera
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Madero largo de sección circular con circunferencia más bien pequeña, con un diámetro de unas 12 pulgadas o menos (30 cm.). 1, record 1, Spanish, - poste%20de%20madera
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