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PASSAGE SUPERIEUR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- overpass
1, record 1, English, overpass
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- flyover 2, record 1, English, flyover
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure designed to allow passage over an obstacle. 3, record 1, English, - overpass
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An overpass is typically a structure that carries people and vehicles over an obstacle, such as a road, but can include a natural feature, such as a river, or a structure, such as a railway. 4, record 1, English, - overpass
Record 1, Key term(s)
- over-pass
- fly-over
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- passage supérieur
1, record 1, French, passage%20sup%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PS 2, record 1, French, PS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage qui permet de passer au-dessus d'un obstacle. 3, record 1, French, - passage%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Passage inférieur ou passage supérieur, telle est la question! Nous savons maintenant que certaines espèces ont une préférence marquée pour l'un ou pour l'autre des deux types de passages pour animaux. 4, record 1, French, - passage%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-02-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- upper meridian passage
1, record 2, English, upper%20meridian%20passage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- upper meridian transit 1, record 2, English, upper%20meridian%20transit
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- passage au méridien supérieur
1, record 2, French, passage%20au%20m%C3%A9ridien%20sup%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- passage supérieur 1, record 2, French, passage%20sup%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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