TERMIUM Plus®
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FORMEUR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- boarder
1, record 1, English, boarder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- boarding-machine operator 1, record 1, English, boarding%2Dmachine%20operator
correct
- boarding-machine tender 2, record 1, English, boarding%2Dmachine%20tender
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tends machine that shapes and dries hose before or after dyeing process, ... depresses pedal to start circular conveyor that carries forms through drying chamber ... Pulls and aligns hose over forms as conveyor moves forms in front of worker. Periodically feels surface of forms for roughness to determine need for waxing. ... May turn valves to increase or decrease steam pressure and temperature of drying chamber according to type of hose being boarded. 1, record 1, English, - boarder
Record 1, Key term(s)
- boarding machine operator
- boarding machine tender
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- formeur
1, record 1, French, formeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- formeuse 1, record 1, French, formeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-06-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Papermaking Machines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- former
1, record 2, English, former
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A multi-ply paperboard manufacturing machine that incorporates some features of a fourdrinier-and-cylinder-type paper machine, mainly a cylindrical forming roll to support the forming wire mesh and special-shaped nozzles to supply the stock. 2, record 2, English, - former
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Machines à papier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- formeur
1, record 2, French, formeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme générique désignant les divers engins de formation de la feuille dont peut être munie la machine à papier. 1, record 2, French, - formeur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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