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WAGON RANCHERS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- History (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chuck wagon
1, record 1, English, chuck%20wagon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chuckwagon 2, record 1, English, chuckwagon
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A chuck wagon was a covered wagon entirely created to be a kitchen on wheels. Mostly used by the cowboys as they herded livestock over long spans of territories, these trips took days, weeks and longer. ... Usually drawn by mules, the wagon carried food, eating utensils, pots, a water barrel, and whiskey. A preparation area, a hinged counter that folded out was used for chopping and mixing. It also had space for the belongings of the "Cookie" (the cook) His necessary tools, personal items and bed rolls. 3, record 1, English, - chuck%20wagon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chuck was then a slang term for food. Chuckwagon food included easy to preserve items like beans and salted meats. Food would also be gathered en route. 4, record 1, English, - chuck%20wagon
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chuck-wagon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Histoire (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chariot de mandrin
1, record 1, French, chariot%20de%20mandrin
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chariot-cuisine 2, record 1, French, chariot%2Dcuisine
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- roulante 2, record 1, French, roulante
feminine noun
- chuck wagon 3, record 1, French, chuck%20wagon
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'histoire du «Chuck Wagon», ou du «chariot-cuisine», ou encore de la «roulante», si précieux pour les cowboys sur la piste pour de longues semaines. [...] Des emplacements étaient prévus pour transporter des bariques d’eau et de nourriture dont il fallait un grand nombre et qui ne pouvait être stockée dans les tiroirs à l'arrière, comme le lard salé ou les haricots. Sous le chariot se trouvait une réserve de bois. Enfin l'ensemble était protégé par une lourde toile tendue sur des arceaux. Car, outre la cuisine, le chariot transportait les affaires des cowboys : couchage, vêtements de rechange, necessaire à coudre, cartes, dés... Nombre de ranchers, qui ne pouvait se procurer des ambulances, transformèrent ainsi leurs simples chariots jusqu'alors non bâchés. 2, record 1, French, - chariot%20de%20mandrin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le «cattle drive» (rassemblement de bétail) était souvent un voyage long et fatigant qui a duré plusieurs semaines et employé des douzaines de cow-boys avec un «chuck wagon» (chariot de mandrin) ou cuisine mobile. 1, record 1, French, - chariot%20de%20mandrin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 4, record 1, French, - chariot%20de%20mandrin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 5, record 1, French, - chariot%20de%20mandrin
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chariot cuisine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-09-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clamping piece
1, record 2, English, clamping%20piece
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wood member placed across top of load to keep it in position and secured to car or stake pockets with rods. It is also used on machinery or vehicles to secure movable parts. 1, record 2, English, - clamping%20piece
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bride de serrage
1, record 2, French, bride%20de%20serrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de bois placée au-dessus du chargement et en travers de celui-ci pour le maintenir dans sa position. On la fixe au wagon ou aux gaines de ranchers à l'aide de tiges. On l'utilise aussi pour immobiliser les parties mobiles des machines et des véhicules. 1, record 2, French, - bride%20de%20serrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flat car with stakes 1, record 3, English, flat%20car%20with%20stakes
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- wagon à ranchers 1, record 3, French, wagon%20%C3%A0%20ranchers
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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