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TAIL BOARD [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-05-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tailgate
1, record 1, English, tailgate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tailboard 1, record 1, English, tailboard
correct
- tail board 2, record 1, English, tail%20board
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hinged board or closure at the rear of a vehicle, such as a pick-up truck, that can be lowered during loading and unloading. 1, record 1, English, - tailgate
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tail gate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hayon
1, record 1, French, hayon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- panneau de rabattement 2, record 1, French, panneau%20de%20rabattement
masculine noun
- abattant 3, record 1, French, abattant
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Panneau articulé, situé à l'arrière d'une camionnette, qui se rabat pour permettre le chargement du véhicule. 4, record 1, French, - hayon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tailgate
1, record 2, English, tailgate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- end gate 1, record 2, English, end%20gate
correct
- tail board 1, record 2, English, tail%20board
correct
- end board 1, record 2, English, end%20board
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In commercial vehicles, hinged sheet-metal panel, normally removable, which closes the back of the body. 1, record 2, English, - tailgate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hayon arrière
1, record 2, French, hayon%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ridelle articulée servant à fermer l'arrière d'une carrosserie de véhicule industriel. 1, record 2, French, - hayon%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- compuerta posterior
1, record 2, Spanish, compuerta%20posterior
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- puerta trasera 1, record 2, Spanish, puerta%20trasera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poste articulado que sirve para cerrar la parte trasera de la carrocería de un vehículo industrial. 1, record 2, Spanish, - compuerta%20posterior
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-03-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Harvesting Equipment (Agriculture)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tailboard
1, record 3, English, tailboard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tail board 2, record 3, English, tail%20board
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Machines de récolte (Agriculture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plan incliné
1, record 3, French, plan%20inclin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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