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TIMBRE OFFICE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sink
1, record 1, English, sink
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shallow fixture, ordinarily with a flat bottom, that is usually used in a kitchen or in connection with the preparation of food .... 2, record 1, English, - sink
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- évier
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9vier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément d’équipement d’une cuisine constitué d’une cuve en grès, en métal, en matière plastique, etc. munie d’une alimentation en eau et d’une vidange, et dans laquelle s’effectuent tous les lavages domestiques à la main, en particulier la vaisselle. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9vier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Noter que les mots «évier» et «lavabo» ne sont pas synonymes. Un évier est une «cuvette pourvue d’une robinetterie et d’un tuyau d’évacuation des eaux pour laver la vaisselle». Il n’y a d’éviers que dans les cuisines. La «cuvette pourvue d’une robinetterie et d’un tuyau de vidage pour se laver» est un lavabo. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9vier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[notion apparentée :] timbre d’office : petit évier ou bassin peu profond servant au lavage [en anglais :«pantry sink»]. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9vier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les timbres d’office ne diffèrent des éviers profonds que par leurs dimensions. Ils peuvent, comme les éviers, porter des dosserets, et sont quelquefois munis d’un égouttoir intérieur. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9vier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos sanitarios
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fregadero
1, record 1, Spanish, fregadero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pileta 2, record 1, Spanish, pileta
correct, feminine noun
- lavaplatos 2, record 1, Spanish, lavaplatos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo que hay en las cocinas con recipientes para fregar los cacharros. 3, record 1, Spanish, - fregadero
Record 2 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pantry sink 1, record 2, English, pantry%20sink
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a -- is illustrated (...) and a high gooseneck faucet used in such sinks (...) Such sinks and faucets are used principally for the cleaning of silverware, cut glass, and fine china and for drawing water for table use. 1, record 2, English, - pantry%20sink
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- timbre d'office 1, record 2, French, timbre%20d%27office
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--petit évier ou meuble avec bassin pour laver les verres et les couverts. 1, record 2, French, - timbre%20d%27office
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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