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BUEY [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crustaceans
- Commercial Fishing
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- edible crab
1, record 1, English, edible%20crab
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- common crab 2, record 1, English, common%20crab
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
edible crab: trade name recommended by the "Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales" and by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 3, record 1, English, - edible%20crab
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ox crab
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Crustacés
- Pêche commerciale
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tourteau
1, record 1, French, tourteau
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- crabe tourteau 2, record 1, French, crabe%20tourteau
correct, masculine noun
- dormeur 3, record 1, French, dormeur
correct, masculine noun
- tourteau poupard 3, record 1, French, tourteau%20poupard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crustacé décapode brachyoure, de la famille des Cancridés, présent sur les fonds durs de toutes les mers du globe. 3, record 1, French, - tourteau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tourteau : nom français commercial normalisé par l'Office de la langue française et le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales. 4, record 1, French, - tourteau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Crustáceos
- Pesca comercial
- Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- buey de mar
1, record 1, Spanish, buey%20de%20mar
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cangrejo buey 1, record 1, Spanish, cangrejo%20buey
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tanning and Tanning Oils (Leather Ind.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- neatsfoot oil
1, record 2, English, neatsfoot%20oil
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- neat's-foot oil 2, record 2, English, neat%27s%2Dfoot%20oil
correct
- neats foot oil 3, record 2, English, neats%20foot%20oil
- cattle foot oil 4, record 2, English, cattle%20foot%20oil
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Made from boiled cow heel and used to dress leather. 2, record 2, English, - neatsfoot%20oil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Protects by softening and waterproofing dry leather by putting oil back into the leather. 5, record 2, English, - neatsfoot%20oil
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tannin et huile de tannage (Ind. du cuir)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- huile de pied de bœuf
1, record 2, French, huile%20de%20pied%20de%20b%26oelig%3Buf
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Protège tout en assouplissant et en imperméabilisant. Pour remettre de l'huile dans le cuir sec. 2, record 2, French, - huile%20de%20pied%20de%20b%26oelig%3Buf
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Curtido y aceites para curtido (Ind. del cuero)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de pezuñas
1, record 2, Spanish, aceite%20de%20pezu%C3%B1as
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- aceite de pezuña 2, record 2, Spanish, aceite%20de%20pezu%C3%B1a
correct, masculine noun
- aceite de pie de buey 1, record 2, Spanish, aceite%20de%20pie%20de%20buey
correct, masculine noun
- aceite de pata de buey 3, record 2, Spanish, aceite%20de%20pata%20de%20buey
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Farm Animals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- draught ox
1, record 3, English, draught%20ox
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- draught-ox 2, record 3, English, draught%2Dox
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
New agricultural policies and strategies were developed which included a rapid increase in the use of animal traction and its infrastructure, [for example] ox breeding, management and training of draught-oxen. Additionally, new animal-drawn implements were developed, training of ox-handlers, blacksmiths and artisans, makers of yokes and harnesses. 2, record 3, English, - draught%20ox
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: draught oxen. 3, record 3, English, - draught%20ox
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ox/Oxen was once a generic term for all cattle but became a term describing the adult male. Later it narrowed still more and referred only to working animals many of which were castrated although entire stud bulls were also so called. 4, record 3, English, - draught%20ox
Record 3, Key term(s)
- draft ox
- draft-ox
- draught oxen
- draught-oxen
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Animaux de ferme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bœuf de trait
1, record 3, French, b%26oelig%3Buf%20de%20trait
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec l'aide de sa famille, de quelques outils et de deux paires de bœuf de trait, il avait construit une maison en bois rond où il a vécu avec les siens pendant huit ans. 2, record 3, French, - b%26oelig%3Buf%20de%20trait
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un bœuf de trait et deux charrettes sont tombés dans le ravin. 3, record 3, French, - b%26oelig%3Buf%20de%20trait
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Animales de granja
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- buey
1, record 3, Spanish, buey
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ox bile
1, record 4, English, ox%20bile
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- oxgall 1, record 4, English, oxgall
correct
- ox gall 2, record 4, English, ox%20gall
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fresh bile of the ox, a brownish green to dark green viscous fluid; the extract is used as a choloretic. 3, record 4, English, - ox%20bile
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bile de bœuf
1, record 4, French, bile%20de%20b%26oelig%3Buf
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fiel de bœuf 1, record 4, French, fiel%20de%20b%26oelig%3Buf
correct, masculine noun
- amer de bœuf 1, record 4, French, amer%20de%20b%26oelig%3Buf
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bilis de buey
1, record 4, Spanish, bilis%20de%20buey
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-01-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
- Restaurant Menus
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- oxtail
1, record 5, English, oxtail
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tail of an ox, used especially as an ingredient in cooking. 2, record 5, English, - oxtail
Record 5, Key term(s)
- ox-tail
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- queue de bœuf
1, record 5, French, queue%20de%20b%26oelig%3Buf
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La queue de bœuf donne des apprêts savoureux [...] 2, record 5, French, - queue%20de%20b%26oelig%3Buf
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Platos preparados (Cocina)
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cola de buey
1, record 5, Spanish, cola%20de%20buey
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- rabo de buey 1, record 5, Spanish, rabo%20de%20buey
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-11-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- oeil-de-boeuf
1, record 6, English, oeil%2Dde%2Dboeuf
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- oeil-de-boeuf window 2, record 6, English, oeil%2Dde%2Dboeuf%20window
correct
- bull's-eye 3, record 6, English, bull%27s%2Deye
correct
- bull's eye window 4, record 6, English, bull%27s%20eye%20window
correct
- cameo window 5, record 6, English, cameo%20window
correct, less frequent
- oxeye 6, record 6, English, oxeye
correct, less frequent
- oculus 6, record 6, English, oculus
correct, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small round or, more usually, oval window as in the Salon de l'Oeil de Boeuf at Versailles. There are three ranges of them in the dome of St. Peter's, Rome. 2, record 6, English, - oeil%2Dde%2Dboeuf
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Fixed oval [or round] window, generally with surrounding moldings and ornaments, often found on Colonial Revival Houses. 5, record 6, English, - oeil%2Dde%2Dboeuf
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Collegio dei Nobili rises in three main storeys, the ground floor lost a little in confusion, but the windows of the two upper floors showing his favourite device since his monastery for the Theatines at Messines, of lifting the arms of the broken pediments above his windows in order to hold and excuse the oeil-de-boeuf openings in the mezzanine floor above them. 7, record 6, English, - oeil%2Dde%2Dboeuf
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- œil-de-bœuf
1, record 6, French, %26oelig%3Bil%2Dde%2Db%26oelig%3Buf
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- œil de bœuf 2, record 6, French, %26oelig%3Bil%20de%20b%26oelig%3Buf
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lucarne, fenêtre ronde ou ovale pratiquée dans la partie supérieure d'un édifice ou dans un mur. 2, record 6, French, - %26oelig%3Bil%2Dde%2Db%26oelig%3Buf
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des œils(-)de(-)bœuf. 3, record 6, French, - %26oelig%3Bil%2Dde%2Db%26oelig%3Buf
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos arquitectónicos
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- ojo de buey
1, record 6, Spanish, ojo%20de%20buey
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ventana redonda u ovalada. 1, record 6, Spanish, - ojo%20de%20buey
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-01-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Interiors (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- visibility window
1, record 7, English, visibility%20window
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A porthole located in the lower part of the cab door right-hand side. 1, record 7, English, - visibility%20window
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aménagements intérieurs (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- voyant de trottoir
1, record 7, French, voyant%20de%20trottoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- oculus 2, record 7, French, oculus
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hublot aménagé dans la partie inférieure de la portière droite de la cabine de conduite. 1, record 7, French, - voyant%20de%20trottoir
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des oculus ou plur. lat. des oculi. 3, record 7, French, - voyant%20de%20trottoir
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
oculus (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 7, French, - voyant%20de%20trottoir
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Disposición interior (Vehículos automotores)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- visor de acera
1, record 7, Spanish, visor%20de%20acera
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- ojo de buey 1, record 7, Spanish, ojo%20de%20buey
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ventanilla de la parte inferior de la puerta derecha de la cabina que permite ver a nivel de la acera. 1, record 7, Spanish, - visor%20de%20acera
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-12-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
- Tillage Operations (Agriculture)
- Earthmoving
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fresno scraper
1, record 8, English, fresno%20scraper
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- earth scoop 2, record 8, English, earth%20scoop
- slip scraper 2, record 8, English, slip%20scraper
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horse-drawn, adjustable scraper designed for scraping down mounds and filling hollows where the distance of the haul is not great enough to require wheels to carry the load. It has a long, narrow, cylinder shaped scoop or bucket. 1, record 8, English, - fresno%20scraper
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
- Travaux du sol (Agriculture)
- Terrassement
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pelle à terre à traction animale
1, record 8, French, pelle%20%C3%A0%20terre%20%C3%A0%20traction%20animale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maquinaria agrícola
- Labores de cultivo (Agricultura)
- Remoción de tierras
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- pala de buey
1, record 8, Spanish, pala%20de%20buey
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- arrobadera de tracción animal 1, record 8, Spanish, arrobadera%20de%20tracci%C3%B3n%20animal
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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