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AMPHITHEATRE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- amphitheatre
1, record 1, English, amphitheatre
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- amphitheater 1, record 1, English, amphitheater
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any building containing a level area surrounded by tiered seating, in which sports, plays, public entertainments, etc., are held or performed. 2, record 1, English, - amphitheatre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amphithéâtre
1, record 1, French, amphith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grand bâtiment muni de gradins disposés autour d'un espace central et conçu pour la tenue de spectacles et d'activités sportives, culturelles ou commerciales. 2, record 1, French, - amphith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de construcciones
- Salas e instalaciones para espectáculos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- anfiteatro
1, record 1, Spanish, anfiteatro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Local con gradas generalmente en semicírculo, por ejemplo en un centro de enseñanza. 2, record 1, Spanish, - anfiteatro
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- moraine amphitheatre
1, record 2, English, moraine%20amphitheatre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- terminal basin 2, record 2, English, terminal%20basin
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An amphitheatrical arrangement of moraine ramparts, often occurring in areas of former glaciation. 3, record 2, English, - moraine%20amphitheatre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amphithéâtre de collines morainiques
1, record 2, French, amphith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20de%20collines%20morainiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- amphithéâtre morainique 2, record 2, French, amphith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20morainique
correct, masculine noun
- amphithéâtre terminal 3, record 2, French, amphith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20terminal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction morainique, en forme de rempart convexe vers l'aval (syn. : «vallum»), constituée d'un ensemble d'arcs morainiques mis en place à l'extrémité d'un glacier, et dont la forme courbe épouse celle de l'extrémité de la langue ou d'un lobe glaciaire. 3, record 2, French, - amphith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20de%20collines%20morainiques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Croissant concave vers l'amont formé par la moraine frontale d'un glacier et qui marque la limite maximale d'un stade antérieur. 4, record 2, French, - amphith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20de%20collines%20morainiques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Glaciología
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- anfiteatro morrénico
1, record 2, Spanish, anfiteatro%20morr%C3%A9nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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