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DUMMY [19 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
- dummy
1, record 1, English, dummy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dummy: an item in the "Masonry and Stoneworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - dummy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- massette ronde
1, record 1, French, massette%20ronde
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
massette ronde : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de maçonnerie ou du travail de la pierre» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - massette%20ronde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- damet
1, record 2, French, damet
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte de mailloche composée d'un œuf en plomb fondu avec manche en jonc; sert au coudage des gros tuyaux, à repousser le plomb de l'intérieur vers l'extérieur 1, record 2, French, - damet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private Law
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dummy
1, record 3, English, dummy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- straw man 2, record 3, English, straw%20man
correct
- straw person 3, record 3, English, straw%20person
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person or entity that is the named party to a transaction but that acts on behalf of another concealed person or entity. 3, record 3, English, - dummy
Record 3, Key term(s)
- strawman
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit privé
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- prête-nom
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%AAte%2Dnom
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- personne interposée 2, record 3, French, personne%20interpos%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- homme de paille 1, record 3, French, homme%20de%20paille
masculine noun, familiar
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui permet que l'on use de son nom dans un acte où le véritable contractant ne veut pas que le sien y figure. 3, record 3, French, - pr%C3%AAte%2Dnom
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho privado
- Derecho de contratos (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- testaferro
1, record 3, Spanish, testaferro
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- interpuesta persona 2, record 3, Spanish, interpuesta%20persona
correct, feminine noun
- persona interpuesta 3, record 3, Spanish, persona%20interpuesta
correct, feminine noun
- hombre de paja 4, record 3, Spanish, hombre%20de%20paja
correct, masculine noun, familiar
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona interpuesta que fingidamente ostenta posición o cargo, o lleva a cabo negocios jurídicos, en lugar de otra que es la verdadera titular de dicha posición, cargo o negocio. 5, record 3, Spanish, - testaferro
Record 3, Key term(s)
- presta nombre
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
- Clothing (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lay figure
1, record 4, English, lay%20figure
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- display figure 2, record 4, English, display%20figure
correct
- display dummy 3, record 4, English, display%20dummy
correct
- dummy 1, record 4, English, dummy
correct
- mannequin 4, record 4, English, mannequin
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dummy: A styled and three-dimensional representation of the human form used in window displays, as of clothing. 4, record 4, English, - lay%20figure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
mannequin: A representation of a human figure, as for displaying clothes in store windows. 4, record 4, English, - lay%20figure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 DEF
lay figure: A jointed model of a human body. Lay figures are used by artists and for window displays. 5, record 4, English, - lay%20figure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... dummy which is actually a lay figure in a tailor's shop. It also means an imitation, a copy, or likeness of something used as a substitute, hence during the early part of the 20th century, mannequins are called store dummies because they are supposed to represent humans. 4, record 4, English, - lay%20figure
Record 4, Key term(s)
- manikin
- mannikin
- store dummy
- lay-figure
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mannequin
1, record 4, French, mannequin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mannequin d'étalage 2, record 4, French, mannequin%20d%27%C3%A9talage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Statue articulée ou non, imitant un être humain et servant à la présentation de divers modèles de vêtements. 3, record 4, French, - mannequin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les mannequins sont placés dernière la vitrine d'un magasin. 2, record 4, French, - mannequin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-05-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
- Combat Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- feint
1, record 5, English, feint
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- fake 2, record 5, English, fake
correct, noun
- deke 3, record 5, English, deke
correct, see observation, noun, Canada
- dummy 4, record 5, English, dummy
correct, noun, familiar
- jink 5, record 5, English, jink
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [simulated] movement made to deceive an opponent. 6, record 5, English, - feint
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "feint" is used in boxing, soccer, basketball, handball, field hockey, etc., "fake" in handball, basketball and other sports, "dummy" in basketball and "deke" in hockey. 7, record 5, English, - feint
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Sports de combat (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- feinte
1, record 5, French, feinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement simulé pour tromper l'adversaire. 2, record 5, French, - feinte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Si] l'équipe possède un joueur particulièrement doué pour les feintes et les tirs déviés, il convient de le faire jouer comme ailier. 3, record 5, French, - feinte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Notion générale s'appliquant à tous les sports de balle, de ballon et de rondelle tout comme aux sports de combat tels la boxe, la lutte, le judo, le karaté et l'escrime. 4, record 5, French, - feinte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de equipo (Generalidades)
- Deportes de lucha (Generalidades)
- Deportes diversos (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- finta
1, record 5, Spanish, finta
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ademán o amago para engañar, sobre todo en algunos deportes como el fútbol, la esgrima o el boxeo. 2, record 5, Spanish, - finta
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Layout (Graphic Arts)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dummy
1, record 6, English, dummy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The preliminary drawing or layout showing the position of illustrations and text as they are to appear in the final reproduction; it may be either rough or elaborate, according to the client's needs. 1, record 6, English, - dummy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maquette et mise en page
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- maquette
1, record 6, French, maquette
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Croquis préalable montrant la disposition des textes et des illustrations qui doivent être imprimés; schématique ou précise, la maquette sert de guide lors de la composition, du montage des pages et de l'imposition. 1, record 6, French, - maquette
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maqueta y compaginación
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- maqueta
1, record 6, Spanish, maqueta
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modelo que se hace de las páginas de un libro recortando y pegando convenientemente las galeradas y las pruebas de los grabados, para que sirva de pauta y guía en la compaginación. 1, record 6, Spanish, - maqueta
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-09-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Layout (Graphic Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dummy
1, record 7, English, dummy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- mock-up 1, record 7, English, mock%2Dup
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of blank pages made up in advance to show the size, shape, form, material and general style and plan of a contemplated piece of printing, such as a hard- or solit-bound book, booklet, or other similar item. 1, record 7, English, - dummy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maquette et mise en page
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- maquette-papier
1, record 7, French, maquette%2Dpapier
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'on veut juger du volume d'une publication (revue, plaquette ou livre), on confectionne, avec le papier du tirage, une maquette comportant le nombre de feuilles envisagé, lesquelles sont pliées, assemblées, cousues et façonnées au format prévu. C'est la maquette-papier. 1, record 7, French, - maquette%2Dpapier
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maqueta y compaginación
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- maqueta
1, record 7, Spanish, maqueta
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-09-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dummy
1, record 8, English, dummy
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term used to qualify an instruction, a record, an address, etc., having the appearance of a specified thing but not having the capacity to function as such. 2, record 8, English, - dummy
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- factice
1, record 8, French, factice
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- fictif 2, record 8, French, fictif
correct, adjective
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie une instruction, un enregistrement, une adresse, etc., n'ayant pas de valeur opératoire et qui, en cours de traitement, sera modifié ou disparaîtra. 3, record 8, French, - factice
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Informática
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- ficticio
1, record 8, Spanish, ficticio
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- inoperante 1, record 8, Spanish, inoperante
- simulado 1, record 8, Spanish, simulado
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dícese de] todas aquellas características incorporadas en una rutina con el fin de satisfacer un requisito lógico o estructural; pero que no se usa en una circunstancia específica. 1, record 8, Spanish, - ficticio
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-12-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts
Record 9, Main entry term, English
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Puppets. 2, record 9, English, - dummy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poupée
1, record 9, French, poup%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poupée d'un ventriloque. 1, record 9, French, - poup%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Marionnettes. 2, record 9, French, - poup%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-10-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- dummy
1, record 10, English, dummy
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A layout mock-up of a point-of-purchase, direct mail, or other type of advertisement. 2, record 10, English, - dummy
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In direct and point-of-purchase advertising, which usually require a three-dimensional presentation of the message, the layout is called a dummy. 3, record 10, English, - dummy
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- factice
1, record 10, French, factice
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reproduction fidèle du produit ou de son conditionnement en publicité sur le lieu de vente. 1, record 10, French, - factice
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2008-10-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Coils and Windings (Electrical Components)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- idle coil 1, record 11, English, idle%20coil
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Bobines et bobinage (Composants électrotechniques)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- section morte
1, record 11, French, section%20morte
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-06-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- phoney
1, record 12, English, phoney
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- factice
1, record 12, French, factice
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
factice : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 12, French, - factice
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-04-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Electrometallurgy
- Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- dummy
1, record 13, English, dummy
correct, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- dummy cathode 1, record 13, English, dummy%20cathode
correct, standardized
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cathode used for removal or decomposition of impurities in electroplating solutions. 1, record 13, English, - dummy
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 13, English, - dummy
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Électrométallurgie
- Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cathode muette
1, record 13, French, cathode%20muette
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cathode utilisée pour l'élimination ou la décomposition de certaines impuretés contenues dans une solution d'électrolyse. 1, record 13, French, - cathode%20muette
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cathode muette : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 13, French, - cathode%20muette
Record 13, Key term(s)
- cathode d'épuration
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-01-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Handwriting Analysis and Cryptography
- Word Games
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
letter used to complete a group. 1, record 14, English, - dummy
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Graphologie et cryptographie
- Jeux de mots
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- lettre morte
1, record 14, French, lettre%20morte
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
complique la tâche du décrypteur et fausse le jeu des fréquences. 1, record 14, French, - lettre%20morte
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-07-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- feinte de passe
1, record 15, French, feinte%20de%20passe
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- passe feinte 1, record 15, French, passe%20feinte
feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1982-11-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- dummy piston
1, record 16, English, dummy%20piston
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- dummy 1, record 16, English, dummy
correct
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- piston d'équilibrage 1, record 16, French, piston%20d%27%C3%A9quilibrage
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Quality Control (Management)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- production ticket 1, record 17, English, production%20ticket
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de la qualité (Gestion)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- fiche de déplacement 1, record 17, French, fiche%20de%20d%C3%A9placement
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 18, Main entry term, English
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- garniture d'étanchéité
1, record 18, French, garniture%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- phantom 1, record 19, English, phantom
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Showing certain details as thought transparent or translucent so as to indicate various esp. internal parts of a machine in their working position. 1, record 19, English, - phantom
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- fantôme
1, record 19, French, fant%C3%B4me
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En photographie industrielle ou publicitaire, désigne l'image obtenue par superposition de l'aspect extérieur et d'un aspect intérieur du même objet. 1, record 19, French, - fant%C3%B4me
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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