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FRONTON [6 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
- pediment
1, record 1, English, pediment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pediment: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - pediment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fronton
1, record 1, French, fronton
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fronton : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - fronton
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- face
1, record 2, English, face
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of a cattle hide covering the head between the two cheeks. 2, record 2, English, - face
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fronton 1, record 2, French, fronton
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un cuir brut de bovin comprenant la tête entre les deux joues. 2, record 2, French, - fronton
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
- Building Elements
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pediment
1, record 3, English, pediment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A continuation of the eaves onto the gable end forming a triangular shape. 2, record 3, English, - pediment
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In classical architecture, a low-pitched gable above a portico; also a similar feature above doors in homes. 3, record 3, English, - pediment
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[This] architectural element [is] usually found around doors and windows and above porches ... 4, record 3, English, - pediment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fronton
1, record 3, French, fronton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Continuation de l'avant-toit sur le bout du pignon formant un profil triangulaire. 2, record 3, French, - fronton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fronton est un couronnement composé d'un cadre mouluré et d'un tympan. 3, record 3, French, - fronton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fronton est théoriquement triangulaire, cependant il [en] existe des [...] cintrés, polygonaux, etc. 3, record 3, French, - fronton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le fronton peut couvrir tout un pignon, il n'est alors matérialisé que par son cadre mouluré. Il peut être placé au-dessus de l'entrée d'un édifice, d'une travée, d'une porte, d'une fenêtre. 3, record 3, French, - fronton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura de viviendas
- Elementos de edificios
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- frontón
1, record 3, Spanish, front%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- tímpano 1, record 3, Spanish, t%C3%ADmpano
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-11-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Walls and Partitions
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Murs et cloisons
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fronton
1, record 4, French, fronton
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couronnement (d'une façade, d'une baie, d'un meuble ...) de forme triangulaire, ou arquée sur base horizontale, plus large que haut et fait d'un tympan qu'entoure un cadre mouluré. 1, record 4, French, - fronton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-05-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fronts 1, record 5, English, fronts
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fronton
1, record 5, French, fronton
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clavier avec ou sans ... 1, record 5, French, - fronton
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- overmantle 1, record 6, English, overmantle
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fronton 1, record 6, French, fronton
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(architecture) (1962) st 1, record 6, French, - fronton
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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