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TOILE NYLON [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rubber sheet 1, record 1, English, rubber%20sheet
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D.a sheet of rubber or a cloth coated with rubber for use esp. on a hospital bed or a child's crib. 1, record 1, English, - rubber%20sheet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- toile cirée 1, record 1, French, toile%20cir%C3%A9e
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E. le plus souvent le matelas est recouvert d’une fine toile imperméable en nylon. Dans les hôpitaux on utilise pour mieux protéger le matelas une toile cirée. 1, record 1, French, - toile%20cir%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-02-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Mountain Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- climbing glove
1, record 2, English, climbing%20glove
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An article of clothing which keeps hands warm and dry while climbing, while providing a good grip and protection against chafing. 2, record 2, English, - climbing%20glove
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Firstly, for walking into the crag, something like a pair of windproof or thick liner gloves so that you do not sweat up your climbing gloves (which will then chill on you as soon as you slow down). 1, record 2, English, - climbing%20glove
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are different types of gloves and they can all be worn in combination. Light wool gloves: usually worn underneath another pair of gloves in very cold conditions. Overmitts of nylon: worn on top of the gloves, they are wind and snow proof. Fingerless wool mitts: good for cold weather and finger freedom. Fairly good for rope holding and adequate to climb in. Oiled wool mittens: the general cold-weather glove of the mountaineer. Leather gloves: for rope holding and abseiling. Braking gloves: especially designed leather gloves worn by a climber operating a belay (sometimes called belay gloves). In the event of another climber falling, braking gloves prevent the hands from being rope-burned. 3, record 2, English, - climbing%20glove
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports de montagne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gant d'escalade
1, record 2, French, gant%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de l’habillement qui recouvre la main et qui la protège contre la neige, le froid et dans les verrous et l’assurage. 2, record 2, French, - gant%20d%27escalade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gants d’escalade : ils sont en cuir assez épais pour protéger les mains dans les verrous et l’assurage, sans bout de doigts pour pouvoir utiliser les petites prises. 3, record 2, French, - gant%20d%27escalade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Selon les utilités il y a différentes sortes de gants d’escalade. Sans bout de doigts : pour les petites prises. En cuir avec ou sans doigts : utilisés lorsque la neige est très sèche. Gants de laine avec manchettes : pour protéger contre le froid et la neige mouillée. Légers gants de soie : à porter sous les gants de laine pour plus de chaleur. Moufles en toile de nylon : à enfiler sur les gants de laine pour plus de chaleur. Moufles sans doigts(sauf le pouce) doublées de fourrure : pour les ascensions hivernales et les températures particulièrement basses. 2, record 2, French, - gant%20d%27escalade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une paire de gants à cinq, ou mieux, deux doigts (index et pouce) en grosse laine tricotée double est nécessaire pour protéger les mains contre le froid. Ces gants doivent avoir une manchette (10 cm au minimum) pour recouvrir tout le poignet. 4, record 2, French, - gant%20d%27escalade
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-06-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Equipment
- Airborne Forces
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- harness webbing 1, record 3, English, harness%20webbing
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[In a parachute], an arrangement of cotton, linen or nylon webbing which is designed to conform to the shape of the load to be carried in order to secure it properly so that opening shock and the weight of the load is evenly distributed during descent. 1, record 3, English, - harness%20webbing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel militaire
- Forces aéroportées
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- harnais en toile
1, record 3, French, harnais%20en%20toile
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dans un parachute], fortes lanières de coton, de toile ou de nylon conçues pour bien épouser la forme de la charge à transporter de manière à ce que le choc à l'ouverture et le poids de la charge soient également répartis pendant la descente. 1, record 3, French, - harnais%20en%20toile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Tourist Activities
- Travel Articles (Tourism)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- day pack
1, record 4, English, day%20pack
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tear-drop pack 2, record 4, English, tear%2Ddrop%20pack
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A backpack for carrying the food, clothing and equipment for a day outing. 1, record 4, English, - day%20pack
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The tear-drop pack is, more precisely, the light nylon day pack having the form of a tear drop, especially when half-filled. 1, record 4, English, - day%20pack
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Activités touristiques
- Articles de voyage (Tourisme)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sac d'un jour
1, record 4, French, sac%20d%27un%20jour
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sac à dos d'une journée 2, record 4, French, sac%20%C3%A0%20dos%20d%27une%20journ%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- sac d'une journée 3, record 4, French, sac%20d%27une%20journ%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- sac à dos pour la journée 3, record 4, French, sac%20%C3%A0%20dos%20pour%20la%20journ%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- sac pour la journée 3, record 4, French, sac%20pour%20la%20journ%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sac à dos conçu pour le transport d’articles nécessaires pour une journée d’activités, que ce soit pour la marche, la randonnée cycliste, l’escalade en montagne, le ski de fond, les études, l’excursion-photo ou autre. Il peut recevoir les vivres et le matériel requis pour la journée mais non le nécessaire pour passer la nuit en expédition. 3, record 4, French, - sac%20d%27un%20jour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le sac peut être fait de nylon ou de toile légère. 3, record 4, French, - sac%20d%27un%20jour
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-10-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- screen cloth
1, record 5, English, screen%20cloth
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- insect screening 2, record 5, English, insect%20screening
correct
- insect screen 2, record 5, English, insect%20screen
correct
- window screen 2, record 5, English, window%20screen
correct
- screen 3, record 5, English, screen
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal or plastic mesh for window and door screens. 1, record 5, English, - screen%20cloth
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- toile moustiquaire
1, record 5, French, toile%20moustiquaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- grillage-moustiquaire 2, record 5, French, grillage%2Dmoustiquaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le châssis recouvert d’une toile moustiquaire que l'on substitue au battant d’une fenêtre(ouverte) pour empêcher le passage des insectes. [...] La toile moustiquaire que l'on trouve dans les quincailleries est soit en fil de métal(fer peint ou laiton) soit en nylon. 1, record 5, French, - toile%20moustiquaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-01-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sports bag
1, record 6, English, sports%20bag
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- sport bag 2, record 6, English, sport%20bag
correct
- club bag 1, record 6, English, club%20bag
correct
- equipment carrier 3, record 6, English, equipment%20carrier
correct, Great Britain
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bag used to carry sports equipment and personal belongings. 1, record 6, English, - sports%20bag
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many sport bags are customized with water resistant linings, compartments to separate clean and dirty clothes, spaces for gear such as racquets, ski boots, or athletic shoes. 1, record 6, English, - sports%20bag
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to the various catalogues consulted, sports bags are made of nylon, canvas, or leather with at least one zippered compartment, handles and sometimes a sling strap. 1, record 6, English, - sports%20bag
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Sports bag" and "club bag" were found in "Simpsons Sale Flyer", March 1989. 1, record 6, English, - sports%20bag
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sac de sport
1, record 6, French, sac%20de%20sport
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- sac sport 2, record 6, French, sac%20sport
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sac servant à contenir des articles de sport. 2, record 6, French, - sac%20de%20sport
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sacs de sport. Réalisés dans des matériaux solides, il conviennent parfaitement pour l’équipement et le linge de rechange du sportif. 3, record 6, French, - sac%20de%20sport
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon les catalogues consultés le sac de sport est fait de nylon, de toile ou de cuir. Il y a au moins un compartiment qui se ferme avec une fermeture à glissière, deux poignées et parfois une bandoulière. 4, record 6, French, - sac%20de%20sport
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- porta-equipajes
1, record 6, Spanish, porta%2Dequipajes
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- bolsa profesional 1, record 6, Spanish, bolsa%20profesional
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En las bolsas profesionales o porta-equipajes cabe todo lo que el tenista necesita. 1, record 6, Spanish, - porta%2Dequipajes
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-11-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Papermaking Machines
- Textile Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- screen
1, record 7, English, screen
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Screens immediately ahead of the paper machine headbox serve several purposes. They are a final means of removing as much as possible of the dirt, lumps, slivers, pipe scale, and other foreign matter that might otherwise get into the sheet or damage the wire. 2, record 7, English, - screen
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the screen is given a horizontal shake to facilitate the formation of the wet web of paper, and water is drained through the screen, leaving the fibers on top. 3, record 7, English, - screen
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Machines à papier
- Industries du textile
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- toile
1, record 7, French, toile
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La table de fabrication [...] se compose d’une toile sans fin [...], de fils de bronze et, récemment, de fils de nylon. La toile se caractérise par le type d’armure, généralement à armure toile ou unie [...], et le nombre de mailles au pouce. 2, record 7, French, - toile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La toile est soutenue à l’amont par le rouleau de tête [...] et à l’arrière par le rouleau coucheur ou cylindre aspirant [...] 2, record 7, French, - toile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La suspension fibreuse [...] est [...] déposée sur la toile d’une table plate [...] 3, record 7, French, - toile
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-01-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- swiss seat 1, record 8, English, swiss%20seat
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- siège de nylon
1, record 8, French, si%C3%A8ge%20de%20nylon
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Filet ou toile légère de nylon, semblable à un hamac mais beaucoup plus petit, sur lequel on s’assied pour les relais en escalade artificielle. 1, record 8, French, - si%C3%A8ge%20de%20nylon
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-10-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- silkscreen 1, record 9, English, silkscreen
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- silk screen 2, record 9, English, silk%20screen
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
these machines are too rough on silk screens, and silk is not sufficiently ... stable to hold required tolerances. 2, record 9, English, - silkscreen
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- écran sérigraphique
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9cran%20s%C3%A9rigraphique
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la technique des couches épaisses, toile en acier ou en nylon montée sur un support rigide, et à travers laquelle on dépose les pâtes sur le substrat. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9cran%20s%C3%A9rigraphique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-06-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- weir boom system 1, record 10, English, weir%20boom%20system
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- weir system 1, record 10, English, weir%20system
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
British Petroleum, with the support of the Norwegian and British governments, has developed a weir boom system. 1, record 10, English, - weir%20boom%20system
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the weir system, a third 0.3 m compartment carries hydraulic lines and provides additional buoyancy for the weir pumps and hydraulics. 1, record 10, English, - weir%20boom%20system
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weir: A vertical barrier placed just below the surface of the water so that a floating oil slick can flow over the top. 2, record 10, English, - weir%20boom%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Mesures antipollution
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- barrage à déversoir
1, record 10, French, barrage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9versoir
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Barrage à déversoir : Système de retenue [des hydrocarbures, flottant et pouvant être immergé](...) Ce dispositif est une variante du Boom Deck Reel(autrefois appelé Ocean Pack)(...). Il est fabriqué avec une toile de nylon enduite de Butaclor et comprend deux compartiments principaux : une chambre à air(...) et un compartiment inférieur(...) rempli d’eau(...) un troisième compartiment(...) renferme les conduites hydrauliques et fournit une flottabilité supplémentaire pour les pompes et le système hydraulique du déversoir(...) 1, record 10, French, - barrage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9versoir
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-04-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Ice Hockey
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hockey bag
1, record 11, English, hockey%20bag
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bag used to carry hockey equipment and personal belongings; it may have skate pockets, wet/dry pocket and skate mats to protect the skate blades. It is made of canvas or nylon. 2, record 11, English, - hockey%20bag
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Hockey sur glace
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- sac de hockey
1, record 11, French, sac%20de%20hockey
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sac servant à contenir des articles de hockey. Le sac peut avoir des pochettes pour patins; des pochettes étanches et des tapis à patins pour protéger des lames de patins. Il est fait de toile ou de nylon. 2, record 11, French, - sac%20de%20hockey
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-12-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- belay seat 1, record 12, English, belay%20seat
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Belay seats [are] small contrivances of nylon webbing and fabric in which the climber sits when there is no handy ledge from which to belay. 1, record 12, English, - belay%20seat
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- siège de nylon
1, record 12, French, si%C3%A8ge%20de%20nylon
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) filet ou(...) toile légère de nylon, semblable à un hamac mais beaucoup plus petit, sur lequel on s’assied pour les relais en escalade artificielle(...) 1, record 12, French, - si%C3%A8ge%20de%20nylon
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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