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FRONTON [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gable dormer
1, record 1, English, gable%20dormer
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gable dormer: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 1, English, - gable%20dormer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lucarne à deux versants
1, record 1, French, lucarne%20%C3%A0%20deux%20versants
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] lucarne [...] à chevalet ou à fronton, elle se caractérise par un fronton triangulaire sur le devant et deux pans de toiture. 2, record 1, French, - lucarne%20%C3%A0%20deux%20versants
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lucarne à deux versants : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - lucarne%20%C3%A0%20deux%20versants
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ventana gablete
1, record 1, Spanish, ventana%20gablete
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pediment
1, record 2, English, pediment
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pediment: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - pediment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fronton
1, record 2, French, fronton
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fronton : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 2, French, - fronton
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
- pediment bracket
1, record 3, English, pediment%20bracket
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pediment bracket: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - pediment%20bracket
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- support de fronton
1, record 3, French, support%20de%20fronton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
support de fronton : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 3, French, - support%20de%20fronton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- face
1, record 4, English, face
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of a cattle hide covering the head between the two cheeks. 2, record 4, English, - face
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fronton 1, record 4, French, fronton
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d’un cuir brut de bovin comprenant la tête entre les deux joues. 2, record 4, French, - fronton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- acroterion
1, record 5, English, acroterion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- acroter 2, record 5, English, acroter
correct
- acroterium 2, record 5, English, acroterium
correct
- corner ornament 3, record 5, English, corner%20ornament
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ornamental placed on such a pedestal [called itself an acroterion]. 4, record 5, English, - acroterion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Strictly, a pedestal at the corners or peak of a roof to support an ornament. 2. More usually, the ornament itself. 2, record 5, English, - acroterion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- acrotère
1, record 5, French, acrot%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ornement saillant aux angles d’un fronton, éventuellement sur un socle; [...] 2, record 5, French, - acrot%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-03-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tympanum
1, record 6, English, tympanum
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- tympan 2, record 6, English, tympan
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The space enclosed between the lintel and the arch of a doorway in Norman and Gothic buildings, often filled with sculpture. 3, record 6, English, - tympanum
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Capitals were mostly based on variations of the plain cushion form; other details, such as corbels, are much more interesting at some of the village churches, where the old Anglo-Saxon traditions continue. This even applies to the relief carvings in the tympana, the spaces between the lintels and the arches of the doorways. -Taylor, Alec, The Cathedrals of England, London, 1967, p. 57). 1, record 6, English, - tympanum
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tympan
1, record 6, French, tympan
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remplissage compris dans un fronton entre sa base et ses remparts, et dans un portail entre son linteau et son archivolte. 2, record 6, French, - tympan
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-03-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
- Building Elements
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pediment
1, record 7, English, pediment
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A continuation of the eaves onto the gable end forming a triangular shape. 2, record 7, English, - pediment
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In classical architecture, a low-pitched gable above a portico; also a similar feature above doors in homes. 3, record 7, English, - pediment
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[This] architectural element [is] usually found around doors and windows and above porches ... 4, record 7, English, - pediment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fronton
1, record 7, French, fronton
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Continuation de l’avant-toit sur le bout du pignon formant un profil triangulaire. 2, record 7, French, - fronton
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fronton est un couronnement composé d’un cadre mouluré et d’un tympan. 3, record 7, French, - fronton
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fronton est théoriquement triangulaire, cependant il [en] existe des [...] cintrés, polygonaux, etc. 3, record 7, French, - fronton
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le fronton peut couvrir tout un pignon, il n’ est alors matérialisé que par son cadre mouluré. Il peut être placé au-dessus de l'entrée d’un édifice, d’une travée, d’une porte, d’une fenêtre. 3, record 7, French, - fronton
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura de viviendas
- Elementos de edificios
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- frontón
1, record 7, Spanish, front%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- tímpano 1, record 7, Spanish, t%C3%ADmpano
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-10-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- frieze
1, record 8, English, frieze
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The middle horizontal member of a classical entablature, above the architrave and below the cornice. 2, record 8, English, - frieze
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A deep band, plain or decorated with sculpture or painting extending round the upper walls of a room below the cornice. 3, record 8, English, - frieze
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Notice, for instance, the relatively static poses of Raphael's figures and the way in which they are lined up before us almost as a flat frieze. 4, record 8, English, - frieze
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- frise
1, record 8, French, frise
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l’entablement comprise entre l’architrave et la corniche, elle porte dans les ordres antiques des métopes ou des triblyphes (dorique) ou des bas-reliefs (ionique et corinthien). Par extension on donne aujourd’hui ce nom à toute composition peinte ou sculptée qui se développe en bande sur toute la largeur d’un édifice ou d’une pièce. 2, record 8, French, - frise
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une frise à triglyphes, une balustrade très stricte au bord d’un toit, un fronton rectiligne sur quatre couples de colonnes, accusent l'influence du classicisme français et le corps central, avec son dôme, évoque Vaux-le-Vicomte plutôt que les faubourgs de Vienne. 3, record 8, French, - frise
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos arquitectónicos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- friso
1, record 8, Spanish, friso
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte localizada entre el arquitrabe y la cornisa de un entablamiento; puede ser liso o esculpido. 2, record 8, Spanish, - friso
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-06-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- entrance system
1, record 9, English, entrance%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Fypon Deluxe Entrance Systems are low cost reproductions of Colonial millwork. They will enhance any door entrance. For ease of installation the Crossheads and Pediments are molded as one complete unit. The Fypon Pilaster features a fluted casing, top molding and plinth block, all molded as one complete unit. The Pilasters butt into the Crosshead and can be adjusted for varying jamb conditions. Because it accommodates non-standard openings, the Fypon Deluxe System is ideal for home remodeling / do-it-yourself application. 1, record 9, English, - entrance%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- éléments d’ornementation architecturale pour porte d’entrée
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20d%26rsquo%3Bornementation%20architecturale%20pour%20porte%20d%26rsquo%3Bentr%C3%A9e
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- éléments d’ornementation architecturale pour entrée 1, record 9, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20d%26rsquo%3Bornementation%20architecturale%20pour%20entr%C3%A9e
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièces d’ornementation architecturale ajoutées à l'entrée de certaines maisons modernes pour en rehausser l'aspect, souvent en imitation des portiques des grandes maisons victoriennes : colonnes, poteaux, fronton, encadrement de porte, etc. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20d%26rsquo%3Bornementation%20architecturale%20pour%20porte%20d%26rsquo%3Bentr%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Claude Bérubé produit de plus en plus de pièces architecturales pour l’ornementation extérieure des maisons. Il fournit donc des pièces pour la restauration de maisons historiques [...] mais aussi pour toutes les nouvelles maisons néo-victoriennes qui voient le jour un peu partout dans la région montréalaise. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20d%26rsquo%3Bornementation%20architecturale%20pour%20porte%20d%26rsquo%3Bentr%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-01-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Walls and Partitions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- spandrel
1, record 10, English, spandrel
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of the spaces between a series of arches and a straight cornice running above them. 1, record 10, English, - spandrel
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Murs et cloisons
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tympan
1, record 10, French, tympan
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace triangulaire entre la corniche et les deux rampants d’un fronton. 2, record 10, French, - tympan
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-08-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- acroterion
1, record 11, English, acroterion
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- acroter 2, record 11, English, acroter
correct
- acroterium 2, record 11, English, acroterium
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] pedestal to support statues at the apex and lower corners of a classical style pediment or other gable end. 2, record 11, English, - acroterion
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: acroteria, acroteres. 2, record 11, English, - acroterion
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- acrotère
1, record 11, French, acrot%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bandeau ou socle placé au sommet d’une construction pour la couronner ou servir de support à des sculptures ou autres ornements. 2, record 11, French, - acrot%C3%A8re
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Chacun des socles situés au-dessus de la corniche d’un fronton, au faîte et aux extrémités des rampants; ces socles servaient de support à des ornements en amortissement tels que statues ou vases, dits en acrotère. 3, record 11, French, - acrot%C3%A8re
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acrotère. Ornement saillant aux angles d’un fronton, éventuellement sur un socle; ce socle lui-même. 4, record 11, French, - acrot%C3%A8re
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- acrótera
1, record 11, Spanish, acr%C3%B3tera
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-08-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Types of Ships and Boats
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- bridge castle front 1, record 12, English, bridge%20castle%20front
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Types de bateaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fronton du château
1, record 12, French, fronton%20du%20ch%C3%A2teau
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-07-14
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- forecastle break 1, record 13, English, forecastle%20break
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- forecastle bulkhead 1, record 13, English, forecastle%20bulkhead
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
- Parties des bateaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- fronton du gaillard
1, record 13, French, fronton%20du%20gaillard
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1996-11-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- monumental pediment 1, record 14, English, monumental%20pediment
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A prominent roof feature usually of triangular shape. 1, record 14, English, - monumental%20pediment
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- fronton monumental
1, record 14, French, fronton%20monumental
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Particularité proéminente du toit, généralement en forme triangulaire. 1, record 14, French, - fronton%20monumental
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1996-11-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A triangular-shaped feature decorating the eaves of a roof. 1, record 15, English, - gable
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- gâble
1, record 15, French, g%C3%A2ble
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte de fronton triangulaire qui orne l'avant-toit. 1, record 15, French, - g%C3%A2ble
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1996-10-21
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- General Vocabulary
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- adorn
1, record 16, English, adorn
correct, verb
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To beautify as an ornament does; to be an ornament to; to add beauty or lustre to ... To furnish with ornaments ... To fit out or furnish with anything that beautifies; to deck, ornament, beautify, decorate, or embellish (with). 2, record 16, English, - adorn
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tufted ... Adorned with tufts of some fabric, as a garment ... . 2, record 16, English, - adorn
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vocabulaire général
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- embellir
1, record 16, French, embellir
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- orner 1, record 16, French, orner
correct
- agrémenter 1, record 16, French, agr%C3%A9menter
correct
- enjoliver 1, record 16, French, enjoliver
correct
- décorer 1, record 16, French, d%C3%A9corer
correct
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Orner, décorer de manière à rendre beau. Embellir un intérieur en l'ornant de fleurs [...](Fleurir), de dessins, de peintures(Décorer, égayer). Motif gracieux qui embellit un fronton.-Enjoliver, ornementer. 2, record 16, French, - embellir
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Décorer : Pourvoir d’accessoires destinés à embellir, à rendre plus agréable. - Agrémenter, embellir, enjoliver, orner, parer. 2, record 16, French, - embellir
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Orner un tissu de broderies [...] Orner en brodant [...] 2, record 16, French, - embellir
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1988-11-04
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Walls and Partitions
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Murs et cloisons
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- fronton
1, record 17, French, fronton
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couronnement (d’une façade, d’une baie, d’un meuble ...) de forme triangulaire, ou arquée sur base horizontale, plus large que haut et fait d’un tympan qu’entoure un cadre mouluré. 1, record 17, French, - fronton
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1988-05-12
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
Record 18, Main entry term, English
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- fronton
1, record 18, French, fronton
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clavier avec ou sans ... 1, record 18, French, - fronton
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1985-08-23
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- wagon-headed dormer
1, record 19, English, wagon%2Dheaded%20dormer
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a dormer window having the form of a round arch, resembling the end of a covered wagon of pioneer days. 1, record 19, English, - wagon%2Dheaded%20dormer
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- lucarne bombée
1, record 19, French, lucarne%20bomb%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
lucarne à fronton demi-circulaire cintré ou en plein cintre. 1, record 19, French, - lucarne%20bomb%C3%A9e
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1985-05-14
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Furniture Industries
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- crest rail 1, record 20, English, crest%20rail
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du meuble
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- traverse supérieure
1, record 20, French, traverse%20sup%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fauteuil berçant d’esprit victorien. De facture québécoise, attribué à William Drumm. 1, record 20, French, - traverse%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traverse supérieure à fronton brisé ornée de poissons.(Encyclopédie des antiquités du Québec, Éditions de l'Homme, p. 221). 1, record 20, French, - traverse%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1983-05-20
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- voluted broken pediment 1, record 21, English, voluted%20broken%20pediment
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- fronton brisé à volutes 1, record 21, French, fronton%20bris%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20volutes
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1983-04-27
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- gable-shaped lintel 1, record 22, English, gable%2Dshaped%20lintel
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- linteau auvergnat 1, record 22, French, linteau%20auvergnat
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- linteau en bâtière 1, record 22, French, linteau%20en%20b%C3%A2ti%C3%A8re
- linteau en fronton 1, record 22, French, linteau%20en%20fronton
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1983-04-14
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- broken pediment 1, record 23, English, broken%20pediment
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a low triangular gable crowned with a projecting cornice that is broken 1, record 23, English, - broken%20pediment
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- fronton brisé 1, record 23, French, fronton%20bris%C3%A9
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1980-04-25
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- arch
1, record 24, English, arch
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- top brace 2, record 24, English, top%20brace
correct
- cross-beam 3, record 24, English, cross%2Dbeam
correct
- crossbeam 3, record 24, English, crossbeam
correct
- bridge member 4, record 24, English, bridge%20member
correct
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The arch connects the housings at the top and functions so as to provide rigidity to the structure of the machine. 1, record 24, English, - arch
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May be found on planers or vertical boring machines. 5, record 24, English, - arch
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- entretoise
1, record 24, French, entretoise
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans [le tour vertical à deux montants], le plateau repose sur un socle auquel sont rigidement fixés les deux montants, de droite et de gauche. Ceux-ci sont reliés, à leur partie supérieure, par une pièce de forte section appelée "entretoise". La partie supérieure de la machine peut être coiffée par un fronton(...) 1, record 24, French, - entretoise
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie d’une raboteuse ou d’un tour vertical. 2, record 24, French, - entretoise
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- overmantle 1, record 25, English, overmantle
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- fronton 1, record 25, French, fronton
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(architecture) (1962) st 1, record 25, French, - fronton
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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