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DRAPERIE [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- The Earth (Astronomy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- strong thermal emission velocity enhancement
1, record 1, English, strong%20thermal%20emission%20velocity%20enhancement
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- STEVE 2, record 1, English, STEVE
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
So, if STEVE isn't an aurora, what is the mysterious purple light? ... STEVE doesn't behave much like an aurora ... Instead of shimmering in the sky in a diffuse horizontal glow, STEVEs are narrow vertical bands that pierce the sky—sometimes stretching 600 miles—like the trail from a giant purple rocket. 3, record 1, English, - strong%20thermal%20emission%20velocity%20enhancement
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Terre (Astronomie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ruban auroral
1, record 1, French, ruban%20auroral
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène lumineux atmosphérique qui est visible de nuit au voisinage de la zone aurorale, et prend la forme d’un mince ruban brillant mauve orienté selon un alignement est-ouest. 1, record 1, French, - ruban%20auroral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ruban auroral se distingue de l'aurore boréale ou australe, qui a la forme d’un voile ou d’une draperie à grande extension latérale. 1, record 1, French, - ruban%20auroral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un ruban auroral est parfois accompagné d’un alignement de courtes bandes vertes. 1, record 1, French, - ruban%20auroral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ruban auroral : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 26 janvier 2025. 2, record 1, French, - ruban%20auroral
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
- Ceramics (Industries)
- Antique Ceramics (Museums and Heritage)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lambrequin
1, record 2, English, lambrequin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A border pattern giving a draped effect used on ceramics. 2, record 2, English, - lambrequin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
- Céramique (Industries)
- Céramique ancienne (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lambrequin
1, record 2, French, lambrequin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- décor de lambrequins 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9cor%20de%20lambrequins
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Motif de décoration figurant une draperie découpée et pendante. 1, record 2, French, - lambrequin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce vase [...] est décoré au col [...] d’une troisième bordure violette à lambrequins. 1, record 2, French, - lambrequin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drapery
1, record 3, English, drapery
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drapery: an item in the "Window and Door Coverings" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 3, English, - drapery
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- draperie
1, record 3, French, draperie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
draperie : objet de la classe «Revêtements de fenêtres et de portes» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 3, French, - draperie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tormentors 1, record 4, English, tormentors
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tormentor 2, record 4, English, tormentor
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The two perpendicular and movable screens that mask from the audience the spaces on each side between the downstage edges of a set and the proscenium arch. 1, record 4, English, - tormentors
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- manteau d’Arlequin
1, record 4, French, manteau%20d%26rsquo%3BArlequin
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- draperie d’Arlequin 2, record 4, French, draperie%20d%26rsquo%3BArlequin
feminine noun
- cadre mobile 3, record 4, French, cadre%20mobile
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grande draperie peinte, presque toujours de couleur rouge, qui délimite l'ouverture de la scène et l'encadre, en quelque sorte, le rideau avant-scène. 4, record 4, French, - manteau%20d%26rsquo%3BArlequin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’ouverture sur le public peut être réduite grâce au manteau d’Arlequin; celui-ci est constitué par des plans verticaux qui peuvent glisser latéralement [...], diminuant ainsi la largeur [...] de l’arc de scène. 3, record 4, French, - manteau%20d%26rsquo%3BArlequin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Lighting (Construction)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- increased thickness
1, record 5, English, increased%20thickness
proposal
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thickness: This method covers the measurement of film thickness of dried films of paint, varnish, lacquer, and related products applied to an acceptable plane rigid surface ... 2, record 5, English, - increased%20thickness
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éclairage (Construction)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- surépaisseur
1, record 5, French, sur%C3%A9paisseur
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défectuosité initiale caractérisée par le fait que l’épaisseur du feuil est, en certaines zones, notablement supérieure à l’épaisseur moyenne. [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 5, French, - sur%C3%A9paisseur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les surépaisseurs peuvent résulter d’un défaut d’application ou d’un défaut d’applicabilité du produit(coulure, draperie, feston, reprise, etc.).(CSTC) 3, record 5, French, - sur%C3%A9paisseur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
surépaisseur : terme normalisé par l’AFNOR. 4, record 5, French, - sur%C3%A9paisseur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Speleology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- curtain
1, record 6, English, curtain
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- drapery 2, record 6, English, drapery
correct
- drip curtain 3, record 6, English, drip%20curtain
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A thin sheet of dripstone that hangs or projects from a cave wall. 4, record 6, English, - curtain
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Spéléologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- draperie
1, record 6, French, draperie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans une grotte, dépôt calcitique formant un rideau tombant du plafond. 2, record 6, French, - draperie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-12-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sheet flow
1, record 7, English, sheet%20flow
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Shallow flow of extrusive lava over wide area. 2, record 7, English, - sheet%20flow
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under the sediment is a layer known as the oceanic basement made up of interspersed sheet flows and pillow lavas with the underlying complex of vertical dikes. 3, record 7, English, - sheet%20flow
Record 7, Key term(s)
- sheetflow
- sheet-flow
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coulée en nappes
1, record 7, French, coul%C3%A9e%20en%20nappes
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- lave en draperie 2, record 7, French, lave%20en%20draperie
correct, feminine noun
- épanchement effusif en couche 3, record 7, French, %C3%A9panchement%20effusif%20en%20couche
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une fois en surface, le liquide s’épanche sur les pentes sous-marines et se solidifie sous la forme de laves en coussin ou de laves en draperie. 2, record 7, French, - coul%C3%A9e%20en%20nappes
Record 7, Key term(s)
- coulée en nappe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Combat Sports (General)
- Anthropology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tournament
1, record 8, English, tournament
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- tourney 1, record 8, English, tourney
correct, noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knightly sport of the middle ages between mounted combatants armed with blunted lances or swords and divided into two parties contesting for a prize or favor bestowed by the lady of the tournament. 2, record 8, English, - tournament
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports de combat (Généralités)
- Anthropologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tournoi
1, record 8, French, tournoi
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combat courtois entre plusieurs chevaliers par couples en champ clos. 2, record 8, French, - tournoi
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au 14e siècle, la transition s’opère de la lutte avec armes de guerre au combat réglé avec armes courtoises : l'épée rebattue(émoussée) sans pointe ni tranchant, et la masse de bois dur; la cuirasse matelassée de filasse; le heaume quadrillé de losanges pour mieux respirer; un matelas de paille, couvert d’une draperie armoriée, protégeant les jambes du cheval. [...] Dans ce sport professionnel, il ne s’agissait plus de tuer, mais de désarçonner et de «happer au frein» le cheval du vaincu, qui devait payer rançon. Au jour dit, appelants et défendants se rangent face à face, derrière deux cordes qui partagent le champ clos en son milieu : chaque tournoyeur est suivi de deux valets, chargés de le relever en cas de chute. [...] Le prix est donné au bal qui suit le souper : les juges-diseurs, le roi d’armes et le chevalier d’honneur s’arrêtent devant le chevalier reconnu «comme mieux frappant»; une dame lui remet le prix(bijou, épée, heaume), auquel s’ajoute la «manche honorable» détachée de sa robe. 3, record 8, French, - tournoi
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-05-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- malimo
1, record 9, English, malimo
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- malimo process 2, record 9, English, malimo%20process
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a fabric construction in which weft yarns are laid over warp yarns, then joined by a third yarn of interlocking chain stitches. The basic technique can be varied to produce an infinite variety of fabrics, with uses ranging from coats and other wearing apparel to draperies and upholstery. 1, record 9, English, - malimo
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- technique malemo
1, record 9, French, technique%20malemo
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- technique malimo 2, record 9, French, technique%20malimo
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] un procédé de fabrication dans lequel les fils de trame sont placés sur les fils de chaîne et joints, au point de chaîne entrecroisé, avec un troisième fil. Cette technique de base s’emploie pour fabriquer une grande variété d’étoffes à draperie et à ameublement. 1, record 9, French, - technique%20malemo
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-03-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- necklace with pendant 1, record 10, English, necklace%20with%20pendant
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- collier draperie
1, record 10, French, collier%20draperie
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-11-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- oceanic basement
1, record 11, English, oceanic%20basement
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- ocean basement 2, record 11, English, ocean%20basement
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- socle océanique
1, record 11, French, socle%20oc%C3%A9anique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Assez loin de l'axe de la dorsale, la croûte océanique est donc formée de haut en bas, de la succession de couches suivantes : au sommet se trouve les sédiments qui atteignent facilement 500 mètres d’épaisseur. Sous les sédiments le socle océanique est constitué d’un empilement complexe de laves en coussin et de laves en draperie [...] 2, record 11, French, - socle%20oc%C3%A9anique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-10-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Television Arts
- Scenic Design
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- drape
1, record 12, English, drape
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Scénographie
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- draperie
1, record 12, French, draperie
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drap dont on se sert pour couvrir un mur ou un objet et qu’on ne peut déplacer comme un rideau. 1, record 12, French, - draperie
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-03-31
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Curtains and Blinds
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- valance
1, record 13, English, valance
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- vallance 1, record 13, English, vallance
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short usually shaped or pleated drapery or a short wood or metal frame used as a decorative heading to conceal the top of curtains and fixtures. 1, record 13, English, - valance
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A group of windows can be unified by a cornice or valance. A cornice is a horizontal band of wood or fabric-covered wood placed across the tops of windows to cover curtain and drapery edges and rod. A valance is similar but is made of a strip of fabric or fabric-covered wood. 2, record 13, English, - valance
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Rideaux et stores
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cantonnière
1, record 13, French, cantonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de tissu encadrant le haut d’une fenêtre et masquant la tête des rideaux. 2, record 13, French, - cantonni%C3%A8re
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Boîte à rideaux : cache-tringle en matière plastique ou en bois mouluré permettant d’accrocher une cantonnière. 2, record 13, French, - cantonni%C3%A8re
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En anglais, en général, la «valance» est faite soit en tissu, soit avec un matériel dur(du bois ou du métal) recouvert de tissu. Côté langue française, la «cantonnière» est toujours en tissu. La plupart des ouvrages consultés spécifient que la «cantonnière» est une draperie. 3, record 13, French, - cantonni%C3%A8re
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-03-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- cloth manufactory
1, record 14, English, cloth%20manufactory
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- cloth mill 2, record 14, English, cloth%20mill
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- draperie
1, record 14, French, draperie
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- manufacture de drap 2, record 14, French, manufacture%20de%20drap
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manufacture qui fabrique le tissu de laine appelé drap. 3, record 14, French, - draperie
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- acrylic-linen 1, record 15, English, acrylic%2Dlinen
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- toile d’acrylique
1, record 15, French, toile%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrylique
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- toile acrylique 1, record 15, French, toile%20acrylique
feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mention apparaissant sur une étiquette de chandail. 1, record 15, French, - toile%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrylique
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Emplois [de l'acrylique Crylor](en pur ou en mélange) : lainage, draperie. Toile, rabane, twill [...] linge de table, blouse de protection [...] 2, record 15, French, - toile%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrylique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Scenic Design
- Theatre and Opera
Record 16, Main entry term, English
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- drape scenery 1, record 16, English, drape%20scenery
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--scenery made of curtains. 1, record 16, English, - drapes
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Scénographie
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 16, Main entry term, French
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--décor neutre. Ensemble de draperie constituant une décoration complète de la scène(rideau de fond, coulisses, frises). 1, record 16, French, - taps
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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