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RAIL ACCROCHAGE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Curtains and Blinds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- traverse rod
1, record 1, English, traverse%20rod
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- traverse track 2, record 1, English, traverse%20track
correct
- curtain track 3, record 1, English, curtain%20track
correct
- drapery track 3, record 1, English, drapery%20track
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curtain rod with a mechanism allowing curtains to be drawn across the window. 4, record 1, English, - traverse%20rod
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two main kinds of drapery hardware: rods and traverse rods. In the first case the drapery simply hangs from the rod. If the draperies are closed and you want to open them, you push them apart with your hands. With a traverse rod you pull on a cord that is connected to a mechanism that pulls both draperies apart at the same time. 5, record 1, English, - traverse%20rod
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Rideaux et stores
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tringle à rideaux
1, record 1, French, tringle%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tringle de rideau 2, record 1, French, tringle%20de%20rideau
correct, feminine noun
- tringle chemin de fer 3, record 1, French, tringle%20chemin%20de%20fer
correct, feminine noun
- pôle à rideaux 4, record 1, French, p%C3%B4le%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barre de métal de section rectangulaire à l’intérieur de laquelle des galets font coulisser les crochets d’un rideau par l’intermédiaire d’un cordon de tirage. 3, record 1, French, - tringle%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tringles à rideaux sont utilisées pour l'accrochage des voilages placés derrière les fenêtres. [...] Elles sont constituées par un tube carré fendu à la partie inférieure pour permettre le passage des suspendeurs à rideaux. [...] La manœuvre d’ouverture et de fermeture des voilages est assurée par un cordon et un jeu de poulies. Le rideau est accroché à de petits chariots qui roulent à l'intérieur du rail. 5, record 1, French, - tringle%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signage
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- column rail
1, record 2, English, column%20rail
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The aluminum extrusion, used in 85 mm signs, which fastens directly to the sign posts and to the blade-end connectors. 2, record 2, English, - column%20rail
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This sign component was manufactured according to government specifications and is unique to the federal government signage system. 2, record 2, English, - column%20rail
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Its length is determined by the total height of the blades used in the finished sign. 2, record 2, English, - column%20rail
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (panneaux)
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rail d'accrochage
1, record 2, French, rail%20d%27accrochage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profilé d’aluminium, utilisé sur les panneaux de 85 mm qui se fixe directement aux poteaux des panneaux et aux embouts des profilés. 1, record 2, French, - rail%20d%27accrochage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Cette pièce a été fabriqué selon les spécifications du gouvernement fédéral et est propre à son système de signalisation. 1, record 2, French, - rail%20d%27accrochage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sa longueur est la hauteur totale des profilés superposés. 1, record 2, French, - rail%20d%27accrochage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signage
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- blade-end connector
1, record 3, English, blade%2Dend%20connector
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machined extrusion which fastens to the end of each 85 mm blade and connects to the column rail. 2, record 3, English, - blade%2Dend%20connector
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This sign component was manufactured according to government specifications and is unique to the federal government signage system. 2, record 3, English, - blade%2Dend%20connector
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (panneaux)
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- embout d’assemblage des profilés
1, record 3, French, embout%20d%26rsquo%3Bassemblage%20des%20profil%C3%A9s
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profilé usiné qui se fixe à l'extrémité de chaque profilé de 85 mm et qui s’engage dans le rail d’accrochage. 1, record 3, French, - embout%20d%26rsquo%3Bassemblage%20des%20profil%C3%A9s
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette pièce a été fabriquée selon les spécifications du gouvernement fédéral et est propre à son système de signalisation. 1, record 3, French, - embout%20d%26rsquo%3Bassemblage%20des%20profil%C3%A9s
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-04-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Equipment (General)
- Air Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- continuous-seat track 1, record 4, English, continuous%2Dseat%20track
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Illustration of a track used to secure loadings. 1, record 4, English, - continuous%2Dseat%20track
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipements de transport
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rail type accrochage fauteuil
1, record 4, French, rail%20type%20accrochage%20fauteuil
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-09-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hanging rail
1, record 5, English, hanging%20rail
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sliding rail 1, record 5, English, sliding%20rail
correct
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rail d'accrochage
1, record 5, French, rail%20d%27accrochage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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