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SAC DOS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Land Equipment (Military)
- Military Dress
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- large field pack
1, record 1, English, large%20field%20pack
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- large pack 2, record 1, English, large%20pack
correct
- rucksack 3, record 1, English, rucksack
correct, officially approved
- knapsack 4, record 1, English, knapsack
correct
- backpack 4, record 1, English, backpack
correct
- haversack 5, record 1, English, haversack
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large bag carried on one's back that has a capacity of 20 kilograms or more. 6, record 1, English, - large%20field%20pack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Commonly known as a "rucksack," the large field pack consisted of a frame, a bag with a main compartment, a smaller compartment for the PRC [portable radio communication] 77 radio ..., a flap with internal pocket, and three external pockets as well as attachment points for skis, snowshoes, or entrenching tools. 7, record 1, English, - large%20field%20pack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rucksack: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 8, record 1, English, - large%20field%20pack
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ruck sack
- knap sack
- back pack
- haver sack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
- Tenue militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sac à dos
1, record 1, French, sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sac 2, record 1, French, sac
correct, masculine noun
- havresac 3, record 1, French, havresac
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grand sac porté sur le dos d'une capacité de 20 kilogrammes ou plus. 4, record 1, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sac à dos : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 1, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sac à dos : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 6, record 1, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
Record 1, Key term(s)
- havre-sac
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backpack
1, record 2, English, backpack
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
backpack: an item in the "Personal Gear" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - backpack
Record 2, Key term(s)
- back-pack
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sac à dos
1, record 2, French, sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sac à dos : objet de la classe «Articles personnels» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 2, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- knapsack
1, record 3, English, knapsack
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- rucksack 1, record 3, English, rucksack
correct
- packsack 1, record 3, English, packsack
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bag or a case often of canvas supported on the back by a strap over each shoulder and used especially for carrying supplies on a march. 1, record 3, English, - knapsack
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sac à dos
1, record 3, French, sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sac à dos. -Avec ou sans armature, [c'est un sac dont] le centre de gravité [est] assez bas [dans le dos, et qui est] maintenu par une courroie ventrale. 1, record 3, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carteras, billeteras y artículos similares
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mochila
1, record 3, Spanish, mochila
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Morral o saco que se lleva sujeto en la espalda. 2, record 3, Spanish, - mochila
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-05-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rucksack
1, record 4, English, rucksack
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Paragliders are easier to transport. They pack up into a large rucksack weighing less than 50 lbs (22 kg) including harness, helmet, flight suit, everything. The rucksack can be taken as checked baggage on a commercial airline, allowing paragliders to fly their own wings at sites all over the world. The rucksack can be carried up a mountain by a fit person, allowing safe launching from many places not accessible by roads. 2, record 4, English, - rucksack
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
130 Liters GIN Rucksack. To put all your paragliding or kite equipment. Weight: 1.5 Kg. Color: Yellow with details in black. 3, record 4, English, - rucksack
Record 4, Key term(s)
- rucksac
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sac à dos
1, record 4, French, sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sac de transport 2, record 4, French, sac%20de%20transport
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le volume du sac de transport de l'Eclipse est limité. À moins de se munir d'une sellette X-Alp Sup'Air qui concilie bien sécurité, poids et volume, il est difficile de faire rentrer dans le sac tout l'équipement autour d'un modèle avec protection mousse. 3, record 4, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Point de vue pratique, le parapente se range facilement dans un sac à dos et peut donc être transporté aisément sur n'importe quel site de décollage. 1, record 4, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20dos
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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