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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
- lavabo
1, record 1, English, lavabo
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lavabo: an item in the "Ceremonial Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - lavabo
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fontaine
1, record 1, French, fontaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fontaine : objet de la classe «Objets cérémoniels» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 1, French, - fontaine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-06-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fountain
1, record 2, English, fountain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fire work fountain 2, record 2, English, fire%20work%20fountain
- gerb 3, record 2, English, gerb
- jet of fire 3, record 2, English, jet%20of%20fire
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fountains are designed to project ornamental and brilliant sparks into the air much like a water fountain. 4, record 2, English, - fountain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fontaine
1, record 2, French, fontaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fontaine d'artifices 2, record 2, French, fontaine%20d%27artifices
see observation, feminine noun
- jet 3, record 2, French, jet
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fontaines désignent toute projection dans les airs d'étincelles brillantes dont la retombée fait penser à une fontaine jaillissante. 4, record 2, French, - fontaine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«fontaine d'artifices» : Fusée d'artifices: Les fusées d'artifices, ou fusées volantes, sont des engins tubulaires autopropulsés par une charge de poudre comprimée; [...] 5, record 2, French, - fontaine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-06-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- architectural fountain
1, record 3, English, architectural%20fountain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fountain 2, record 3, English, fountain
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of pipes and nozzles through which water is forced under pressure to produce ornamental jets, spouts, or showers. 1, record 3, English, - architectural%20fountain
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A structure for discharging ... a jet or a number of jets [or stream of water], often an elaborate or artistic work with basins, sculptures, etc. 3, record 3, English, - architectural%20fountain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fontaine
1, record 3, French, fontaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction à caractère ornemental, comportant un ou plusieurs bassins, des jets d'eau et souvent des éléments sculptés. 1, record 3, French, - fontaine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura paisajista
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuente
1, record 3, Spanish, fuente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construcción, a veces un monumento artístico, en que hay instalados caños o surtidores de agua. 2, record 3, Spanish, - fuente
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-04-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ceramics (Industries)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fountain
1, record 4, English, fountain
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- wall fountain 2, record 4, English, wall%20fountain
correct, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of cistern made to be hung on a wall, with a hole near the bottom to take a spigot. It was usually made with a matching basin, and sometimes a matching ewer. 2, record 4, English, - fountain
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Céramique (Industries)
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fontaine
1, record 4, French, fontaine
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-09-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- water fountain
1, record 5, English, water%20fountain
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a drinking fountain, water cooler ... supplying drinking water. 1, record 5, English, - water%20fountain
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fontaine
1, record 5, French, fontaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
appareils qui, dans les lieux publics, distribuent l'eau potable. 1, record 5, French, - fontaine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-09-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- soda fountain
1, record 6, English, soda%20fountain
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- soda-fountain 2, record 6, English, soda%2Dfountain
correct
- soda bar 3, record 6, English, soda%20bar
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a counter fitted with equipment for making and serving soft drinks, sodas, milkshakes, sundaes, etc. 1, record 6, English, - soda%20fountain
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Restauration (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fontaine
1, record 6, French, fontaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Comptoir où l'on vend des eaux gazeuses, de la limonade. 1, record 6, French, - fontaine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1980-04-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- drinking fountain 1, record 7, English, drinking%20fountain
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fontaine 1, record 7, French, fontaine
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 7, French, - fontaine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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