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VOLET OUVRANT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- shutter
1, record 1, English, shutter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- window shutter 2, record 1, English, window%20shutter
correct
- blind shutter 3, record 1, English, blind%20shutter
- storm shutter 2, record 1, English, storm%20shutter
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wooden (now sometimes steel) cover that fastens over a window at night to protect the occupants. It is hung either inside or outside the window. 4, record 1, English, - shutter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contrevent
1, record 1, French, contrevent
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- volet 2, record 1, French, volet
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Volet en bois ou en métal ouvrant vers l'extérieur d’une croisée. 3, record 1, French, - contrevent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Autrefois, les volets ne désignaient que les ouvrages intérieurs, les fermetures extérieures étant des contrevents. 4, record 1, French, - contrevent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
volet : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 5, record 1, French, - contrevent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contraventana
1, record 1, Spanish, contraventana
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- postigo de ventana 2, record 1, Spanish, postigo%20de%20ventana
correct, masculine noun
- postigo 3, record 1, Spanish, postigo
correct, masculine noun
- paravientos 4, record 1, Spanish, paravientos
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cubrición de una ventana mediante un panel de madera ligera con forma de puerta, que evita la luz, da protección al cristal o añade aislamiento temporal. 2, record 1, Spanish, - contraventana
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Prefabrication
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- window unit
1, record 2, English, window%20unit
correct, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combination of window frame, window, weather strip, balancing device, and at the option of the manufacturer, screen and storm sash, assembled as a complete and properly operating unit. 2, record 2, English, - window%20unit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The window unit is a complete window, with sashes or casements, ready for shipment or installation in a building. 3, record 2, English, - window%20unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Préfabrication
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bloc-croisée
1, record 2, French, bloc%2Dcrois%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un bloc-baie, un bloc-croisée, un bloc-porte, un bloc fenêtre, etc. désignent les ensembles préfabriqués qui comportent un bâti dormant équipé de ses pattes de scellement d’un ou plusieurs chassis ouvrant(s), de leurs ferrures et condamnations [...] et, éventuellement, de leur système d’occultation, store, persiennes, ou volet roulant. 2, record 2, French, - bloc%2Dcrois%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
croisée : Fenêtre divisée par un ou plusieurs meneaux ou montants et un ou plusieurs croisillons. 3, record 2, French, - bloc%2Dcrois%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le bloc-croisée est un type de bloc fenêtre. 4, record 2, French, - bloc%2Dcrois%C3%A9e
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bloc croisée
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-08-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Television Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- barn-door wipe
1, record 3, English, barn%2Ddoor%20wipe
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- volet ouvrant
1, record 3, French, volet%20ouvrant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de ponctuation électronique qui se présente sous l’aspect d’une porte à deux battants qui s’ouvre pour introduire la nouvelle scène. 1, record 3, French, - volet%20ouvrant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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