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CUL-DE-SAC [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Networks
- Urban Planning
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dead end
1, record 1, English, dead%20end
correct, see observation, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dead-end street 2, record 1, English, dead%2Dend%20street
correct, see observation, specific
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A local street open at one end only, without proper turning radius at end. 3, record 1, English, - dead%20end
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the term "cul-de-sac" which designates a local street open at one end only, with a circular area for turning around. 3, record 1, English, - dead%20end
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux routiers
- Aménagement urbain
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-sac
1, record 1, French, cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct, see observation, masculine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- impasse 2, record 1, French, impasse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rue de desserte locale ouverte à une extrémité seulement [...] 3, record 1, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les termes «cul-de-sac» et «impasse» en français] se traduisent en anglais par «cul-de-sac» ou «dead-end street» dépendamment de la présence ou non d'un aménagement pour les demi-tours. 3, record 1, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cul-de-sac : Au pluriel, ce terme s'écrit «culs-de-sac». 3, record 1, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Redes viales
- Planificación urbana
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- calle sin salida
1, record 1, Spanish, calle%20sin%20salida
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pasaje cerrado 2, record 1, Spanish, pasaje%20cerrado
correct, masculine noun
- callejón sin salida 2, record 1, Spanish, callej%C3%B3n%20sin%20salida
correct, masculine noun
- calle ciega 3, record 1, Spanish, calle%20ciega
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Networks
- Urban Planning
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cul-de-sac
1, record 2, English, cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct, see observation, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cul-de-sac street 2, record 2, English, cul%2Dde%2Dsac%20street
correct, specific
- no-outlet street 2, record 2, English, no%2Doutlet%20street
correct, specific
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A local street open at one end only, with proper turning radius at end. 3, record 2, English, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the terms "dead end" and "dead-end street" which designate a local street open at one end only, without a circular area for turning around. 3, record 2, English, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cul-de-sac: The plural form is "culs-de-sac." 2, record 2, English, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux routiers
- Aménagement urbain
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-sac
1, record 2, French, cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct, see observation, masculine noun, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- impasse 1, record 2, French, impasse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, generic
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rue de desserte locale ouverte à une extrémité seulement [...] 2, record 2, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les termes «cul-de-sac» et «impasse» en français] se traduisent en anglais par «cul-de-sac» ou «dead-end street» dépendamment de la présence ou non d'un aménagement pour les demi-tours. 2, record 2, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cul-de-sac : Au pluriel, ce terme s'écrit «culs-de-sac». 2, record 2, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dead end
1, record 3, English, dead%20end
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pipe that terminates with a closed fitting. 1, record 3, English, - dead%20end
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Distribution de l'eau
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-sac
1, record 3, French, cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tuyau dont l'extrémité est obturée. 1, record 3, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-10-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- blind gut 1, record 4, English, blind%20gut
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(anat.) colon droit, caccum, appendices 1, record 4, English, - blind%20gut
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-sac
1, record 4, French, cul%2Dde%2Dsac
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cecum 1, record 4, French, cecum
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciego
1, record 4, Spanish, ciego
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-06-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- General Warehousing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- blind alley
1, record 5, English, blind%20alley
correct, specific
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
blind: Having but one opening or outlet: closed at one end: not permitting passage or flow all the way through (a blind alley). 2, record 5, English, - blind%20alley
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Survey for the safe storage and handling of hazardous materials. ... Storage areas are free from blind alleys. 3, record 5, English, - blind%20alley
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alley: A blank or open space between rows of any kind. 2, record 5, English, - blind%20alley
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Entreposage général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-sac
1, record 5, French, cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rue, chemin, passage, lieu sans issue; impasse. 1, record 5, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Couloir, galerie se terminant en cul-de-sac. 2, record 5, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de edificios
- Almacenaje general
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- callejón sin salida
1, record 5, Spanish, callej%C3%B3n%20sin%20salida
masculine noun, specific
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-12-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fires and Explosions
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dead-end
1, record 6, English, dead%2Dend
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fire trap 1, record 6, English, fire%20trap
correct, standardized
- dead-end space 2, record 6, English, dead%2Dend%20space
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Area from which escape is possible in one direction only. 1, record 6, English, - dead%2Dend
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 6, English, - dead%2Dend
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Feux et explosions
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cul de sac
1, record 6, French, cul%20de%20sac
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- cul-de-sac 2, record 6, French, cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone dans laquelle l'évacuation n'est possible que dans une seule direction. 1, record 6, French, - cul%20de%20sac
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cul de sac : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 6, French, - cul%20de%20sac
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dead-end symbol
1, record 7, English, dead%2Dend%20symbol
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Applies to flowcharts. 1, record 7, English, - dead%2Dend%20symbol
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- symbole de cul-de-sac
1, record 7, French, symbole%20de%20cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cul-de-sac 1, record 7, French, cul%2Dde%2Dsac
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'applique aux graphiques d'acheminement. 1, record 7, French, - symbole%20de%20cul%2Dde%2Dsac
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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