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ABAT-JOUR [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lampshade
1, record 1, English, lampshade
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lampshade: an item in the "Lighting Equipment" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 1, English, - lampshade
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- abat-jour
1, record 1, French, abat%2Djour
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abat-jour : objet de la classe «Équipement d’éclairage» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 1, French, - abat%2Djour
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lighting (Construction)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- abat-jour
1, record 2, English, abat%2Djour
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- slanting shutter 2, record 2, English, slanting%20shutter
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A beveled aperture in a wall or a roof which admits light from above. 1, record 2, English, - abat%2Djour
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éclairage (Construction)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abat-jour
1, record 2, French, abat%2Djour
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenêtre dont l'appui est incliné à l'intérieur d'une pièce pour assurer l'éclairage du haut vers le bas et éviter l'éclairage direct des parties hautes. 2, record 2, French, - abat%2Djour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une baie est dite en abat-jour lorsque ses ébrasements sont évasés et inclinés pour faciliter l'éclairement vers le bas. 3, record 2, French, - abat%2Djour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : abat-jour. 4, record 2, French, - abat%2Djour
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Iluminación (Construcción)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla
1, record 2, Spanish, pantalla
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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