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BOOM MAN [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- boom man
1, record 1, English, boom%20man
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- boom woman 1, record 1, English, boom%20woman
correct
- boom worker 1, record 1, English, boom%20worker
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ouvrier aux estacades
1, record 1, French, ouvrier%20aux%20estacades
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ouvrière aux estacades 1, record 1, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20aux%20estacades
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-09-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Transport of Wood
- Forestry Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- boomman
1, record 2, English, boomman
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- boom man 2, record 2, English, boom%20man
correct
- boom woman 2, record 2, English, boom%20woman
correct
- rafter 1, record 2, English, rafter
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] worker who performs the function of sorting the logs in a boom [by using] a pick pole, a long aluminum pole with a tipped end ... 1, record 2, English, - boomman
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Transport du bois
- Exploitation forestière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ouvrier aux estacades
1, record 2, French, ouvrier%20aux%20estacades
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ouvrière aux estacades 1, record 2, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20aux%20estacades
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrier ou ouvrière qui exécute le triage des billes retenues par une allingue à l'aide d'une gaffe munie d'un bout métallique. 2, record 2, French, - ouvrier%20aux%20estacades
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-01-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Television Arts
- Cinematography
- Radio Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- boom man
1, record 3, English, boom%20man
correct, familiar
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- boom microphone operator 2, record 3, English, boom%20microphone%20operator
correct
- boom operator 3, record 3, English, boom%20operator
correct
- microphone boom operator 4, record 3, English, microphone%20boom%20operator
correct
- boom-microphone positioner 5, record 3, English, boom%2Dmicrophone%20positioner
correct
- perchman 6, record 3, English, perchman
- poleman 1, record 3, English, poleman
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- boom microphone positioner
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Cinématographie
- Radio (Arts du spectacle)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de girafe
1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20girafe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de girafe 1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20girafe
correct, feminine noun
- perchiste 2, record 3, French, perchiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- opérateur de micro-perche 1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20micro%2Dperche
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de micro-perche 1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20micro%2Dperche
correct, feminine noun
- boom man 3, record 3, French, boom%20man
avoid, masculine noun, France
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne préposée au maniement des perches de microphone en studio. 3, record 3, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20girafe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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