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ALCOVE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Computer Graphics
- Photography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alcove hologram
1, record 1, English, alcove%20hologram
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [hologram reflected] on a transparent, concave, semi-cylindrical surface, with a viewing angle of nearly 180 [degrees]. 2, record 1, English, - alcove%20hologram
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Infographie
- Photographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hologramme alcôve
1, record 1, French, hologramme%20alc%C3%B4ve
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hologramme d'alcôve 2, record 1, French, hologramme%20d%27alc%C3%B4ve
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Hologramme] éclairé par réflexion ou par transmission sur un demi-cylindre transparent et concave, se matérialisant dans l'espace avec une parallaxe de presque 180 degrés. 1, record 1, French, - hologramme%20alc%C3%B4ve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'image est programmée sur ordinateur sous forme d'hologrammes qui sont collés ensemble à l'intérieur d'un demi-cercle (alcôve) et illuminés par laser. 2, record 1, French, - hologramme%20alc%C3%B4ve
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Archaeology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- test hole
1, record 2, English, test%20hole
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alcove 2, record 2, English, alcove
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hole, usually four sided, chopped into a standing tree, often deep into the heartwood. 2, record 2, English, - test%20hole
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These holes are commonly called "test holes" though the term "alcove" also has been used. It is thought that these holes were made to determine the soundness of the heartwood of the tree, a consideration that was particularly important when looking for a tree suitable for a canoe or planks. 2, record 2, English, - test%20hole
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Archéologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trou d'essai
1, record 2, French, trou%20d%27essai
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- trou de vérification 1, record 2, French, trou%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trou creusé jusqu'au bois de cœur du tronc d'un cèdre sur pied par les Haïda qui cherchaient du bois de qualité pour se bâtir des canots et des habitations. 1, record 2, French, - trou%20d%27essai
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-05-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alcove 1, record 3, English, alcove
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type of apartment offered in some apartment hotels. The alcove is smaller than a studio and similar to the bachelor except that an alcove occupies one part of the apartment. 1, record 3, English, - alcove
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- garçonnière alcôve
1, record 3, French, gar%C3%A7onni%C3%A8re%20alc%C3%B4ve
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- garçonnière avec alcôve 1, record 3, French, gar%C3%A7onni%C3%A8re%20avec%20alc%C3%B4ve
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Interior Design (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dinette
1, record 4, English, dinette
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- dining space 2, record 4, English, dining%20space
correct
- dining area 3, record 4, English, dining%20area
- dining alcove 4, record 4, English, dining%20alcove
- dining recess 5, record 4, English, dining%20recess
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dinette: A small space usually off a kitchen or pantry and often containing a built-in table and seats that is used for informal dining. 4, record 4, English, - dinette
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Dinette: A small dining room, usually found in apartment buildings where space is limited. 6, record 4, English, - dinette
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Dining alcove: a recess usually off a living room used as a dining area. 4, record 4, English, - dinette
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'intérieurs (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coin à manger
1, record 4, French, coin%20%C3%A0%20manger
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coin repas 2, record 4, French, coin%20repas
correct, masculine noun
- coin des repas 2, record 4, French, coin%20des%20repas
correct, masculine noun
- coin-repas 3, record 4, French, coin%2Drepas
correct, masculine noun
- recoin-repas 4, record 4, French, recoin%2Drepas
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- dînette 4, record 4, French, d%C3%AEnette
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la salle de séjour, jouxtant généralement la cuisine où les habitants d'un logement prennent habituellement leurs repas. 1, record 4, French, - coin%20%C3%A0%20manger
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Petit espace pour manger dans une maison. 4, record 4, French, - coin%20%C3%A0%20manger
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On dit coin ou recoin selon que l'espace désigné est plus ou moins en vue. S'il est retiré ou caché, on dit correctement recoin-repas. 4, record 4, French, - coin%20%C3%A0%20manger
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dînette. Ce mot désigne un «petit repas, vrai ou simulé, que font des enfants ensemble ou avec leurs poupées, pour s'amuser» [...] Par extension aussi, dînette désigne encore un «petit repas très intime, généralement composé d'amuse-gueule ou de friandises et de gâteaux, que l'on prend sans cérémonie.». 4, record 4, French, - coin%20%C3%A0%20manger
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño de interiores (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de comer
1, record 4, Spanish, zona%20de%20comer
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- comedor de diario 2, record 4, Spanish, comedor%20de%20diario
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
- Rough Carpentry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- kitchen alcove
1, record 5, English, kitchen%20alcove
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
- Charpenterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coin-cuisine
1, record 5, French, coin%2Dcuisine
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1980-12-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- alcove
1, record 6, English, alcove
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recess provided with an arch or vault, off a room or having direct access thereto. 1, record 6, English, - alcove
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- alcôve
1, record 6, French, alc%C3%B4ve
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfoncement garni d'une arche ou d'une voûte, attenant à une pièce ou donnant sur celle-ci. 2, record 6, French, - alc%C3%B4ve
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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