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FORAIN [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- barnstorming plane
1, record 1, English, barnstorming%20plane
correct, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- barnstormer 2, record 1, English, barnstormer
correct, generic
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
His barnstorming plane was forced down in a Minnesota swamp ... 1, record 1, English, - barnstorming%20plane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Curtiss JN-4 "Canuck" the first mail carrier in Canada and popular barnstormer. 3, record 1, English, - barnstorming%20plane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to barnstorm: to pilot one's airplane in sightseeing flights with passengers or in exhibition stunts in an unscheduled itinerant course especially in rural districts. 1, record 1, English, - barnstorming%20plane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avion de voltige foraine
1, record 1, French, avion%20de%20voltige%20foraine
proposal, see observation, masculine noun, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- avion d’acrobatie foraine 1, record 1, French, avion%20d%26rsquo%3Bacrobatie%20foraine
proposal, see observation, masculine noun, specific
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voltige : Ensemble des manœuvres inhabituelles dans le pilotage ordinaire d’un avion, et qui font l’objet d’un apprentissage particulier; acrobatie aérienne. 2, record 1, French, - avion%20de%20voltige%20foraine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
forain : Relatif aux foires, aux marchés : Fête, boutique foraine. 2, record 1, French, - avion%20de%20voltige%20foraine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Prefabrication
- Construction Site Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- site factory
1, record 2, English, site%20factory
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- on-site factory 2, record 2, English, on%2Dsite%20factory
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The new design methods will also radically change the handling of drawings. All the information required can be collected from the data base. As information is stored in one place only and is automatically transferred without manual intervention, it is possible to achieve the target of zero errors. The "scale-less site" has changed the site structure and procedures so that they fit into an efficient design process. 3-D design permits the correct amounts of building materials to be delivered in the exact form to the site or site factory for efficient assembly. We have obtained an industrialised process that is characterised by: Better working conditions; Ecological building; Functionally correct buildings; Quality; Radically shorter design times; Lower costs. 1, record 2, English, - site%20factory
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... on-site factories for prefabricated multiple dwellings have begun to be built in the United States. 2, record 2, English, - site%20factory
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... there are indications of a breakthrough in apartment-house prefabrication in the United States through the building of a plant on the site for the production of standardized parts. 2, record 2, English, - site%20factory
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Préfabrication
- Organisation des chantiers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- usine foraine
1, record 2, French, usine%20foraine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- atelier forain 2, record 2, French, atelier%20forain
correct, masculine noun
- atelier précaire 3, record 2, French, atelier%20pr%C3%A9caire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Atelier forain. Les moules utilisés dans un tel atelier seront réemployés ultérieurement sur un autre site, la distance entre les deux emplacements étant telle qu'il est plus économique de déplacer les moules que de transporter les éléments préfabriqués. 3, record 2, French, - usine%20foraine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Atelier précaire. Il s’agit d’un atelier de préfabrication destiné à disparaître après l’achèvement de l’ouvrage pour lequel il est installé [...] La préfabrication se fait alors le plus souvent au pied même du bâtiment [...] 3, record 2, French, - usine%20foraine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forain. Qualifie un chantier de fabrication de blocs ou d’éléments préfabriqués, installé provisoirement sur le site d’une opération de construction ou de travaux publics. 4, record 2, French, - usine%20foraine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
- Variety Shows and Circuses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- side show 1, record 3, English, side%20show
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A subsidiary show accompanying or part of a main exhibition (as of a circus). 1, record 3, English, - side%20show
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
- Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- spectacle forain
1, record 3, French, spectacle%20forain
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- exhibition foraine 2, record 3, French, exhibition%20foraine
feminine noun
- théâtre forain 3, record 3, French, th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20forain
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-10-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Cinematography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Vitagraph 1, record 4, English, Vitagraph
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a motion picture company founded ... by J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith. Vitagraph's output was prolific and within years the company had become established as a leader in motion picture production. Its films were the most popular among cinema audiences in the early silent era. Vitagraph continued to prosper until its sale in 1925 to the Warner Brothers. 1, record 4, English, - Vitagraph
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Cinématographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Vitagraph 1, record 4, French, Vitagraph
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
société de production américaine fondée en 1898 par John Stuart Blackton, dessinateur humoristique, Albert Smith, homme d’affaires, et Pop Rock, ancien exploitant forain. Blackton se distinguait en tournant les premiers films américains à mise en scène spectaculaire(...) surtout en dirigeant "Scenes of True Life"(...), série de petits films de caractère "réaliste" : suivant de près les innovations de Griffith, ou innovant en même temps que lui.(...) rachetée par les frères Warner. 1, record 4, French, - Vitagraph
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-06-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- midway show
1, record 5, English, midway%20show
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- spectacle forain
1, record 5, French, spectacle%20forain
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- foreign carnival worker
1, record 6, English, foreign%20carnival%20worker
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 6, English, - foreign%20carnival%20worker
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- travailleur forain étranger
1, record 6, French, travailleur%20forain%20%C3%A9tranger
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 6, French, - travailleur%20forain%20%C3%A9tranger
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-03-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- absentee landlord
1, record 7, English, absentee%20landlord
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- absentéiste 1, record 7, French, absent%C3%A9iste
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- propriétaire forain 2, record 7, French, propri%C3%A9taire%20forain
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propriétaire qui fait administrer ses biens immobiliers 1, record 7, French, - absent%C3%A9iste
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bienes raíces
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- terrateniente absentista
1, record 7, Spanish, terrateniente%20absentista
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-08-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- barnstormer
1, record 8, English, barnstormer
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formerly, itinerant freelance pilot who would operate from succession of unprepared temporary aifields giving displays and joyrides. 1, record 8, English, - barnstormer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- aviateur forain
1, record 8, French, aviateur%20forain
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1984-05-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- carcass circuit 1, record 9, English, carcass%20circuit
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Paris, the carcass circuit makes 48% of meat consumption. 1, record 9, English, - carcass%20circuit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- circuit forain
1, record 9, French, circuit%20forain
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Variety Shows and Circuses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wandering minstrel 1, record 10, English, wandering%20minstrel
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- chanteur forain
1, record 10, French, chanteur%20forain
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 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- showman 1, record 11, English, showman
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- forain 1, record 11, French, forain
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy and Religion
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- vicar forane 1, record 12, English, vicar%20forane
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie et religion
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- vicaire forain 1, record 12, French, vicaire%20forain
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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