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BOLSTER [13 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
- bolster
1, record 1, English, bolster
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bolster: an item in the "Bedding" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 1, English, - bolster
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traversin
1, record 1, French, traversin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
traversin : objet de la classe «Literie» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 1, French, - traversin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bedding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bolster
1, record 2, English, bolster
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc. 1, record 2, English, - bolster
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Literie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- traversin
1, record 2, French, traversin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- polochon 1, record 2, French, polochon
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Long coussin de chevet qui tient toute la largeur du lit. 1, record 2, French, - traversin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon le Petit Robert, polochon est un terme populaire employé pour traversin. 2, record 2, French, - traversin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Facilities and Equipment (Rubber)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chase
1, record 3, English, chase
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bolster 2, record 3, English, bolster
correct, noun, standardized
- frame 3, record 3, English, frame
correct, noun, standardized
- bolster work 4, record 3, English, bolster%20work
correct
- bolster plate 5, record 3, English, bolster%20plate
correct
- shoe 6, record 3, English, shoe
noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of the structure of a mould which secures the impression or the punch. 7, record 3, English, - chase
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chases, impressions and punches may be so designed that a standard chase may be used to hold a variety of impressions and punches. 7, record 3, English, - chase
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chase; bolster; frame: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 8, record 3, English, - chase
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Installations et équipement (Caoutchouc)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- châssis
1, record 3, French, ch%C3%A2ssis
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- frette 2, record 3, French, frette
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- manteau de moule 1, record 3, French, manteau%20de%20moule
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- maître moule 3, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20moule
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- cadre de moule 4, record 3, French, cadre%20de%20moule
masculine noun
- cage 5, record 3, French, cage
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la structure d'un moule qui assujettit l'empreinte ou le poinçon. 6, record 3, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les châssis, les empreintes et les poinçons peuvent être conçus de façon qu'un châssis normalisé puisse contenir des empreintes et poinçons différents. 6, record 3, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
châssis; frette; manteau de moule; maître moule : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 7, record 3, French, - ch%C3%A2ssis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Instalaciones y equipo (Caucho)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- portamolde
1, record 3, Spanish, portamolde
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- moldebase 1, record 3, Spanish, moldebase
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de la estructura de un molde que asegura la cavidad o punzón. 1, record 3, Spanish, - portamolde
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las cajas, cavidades y punzones se pueden diseñar de forma que se pueda usar una caja normalizada para sostener varias cavidades y troqueles. 1, record 3, Spanish, - portamolde
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Methods
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bolster
1, record 4, English, bolster
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- under-girder 2, record 4, English, under%2Dgirder
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short horizontal timber or steel beam on top of a column to support and decrease the span of beams or girders. 3, record 4, English, - bolster
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sous-poutre
1, record 4, French, sous%2Dpoutre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre posé entre l'extrémité d'un poteau et une poutre, pour élargir la surface d'appui du poteau. 2, record 4, French, - sous%2Dpoutre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la ferrure est traversée par les deux boulons qui réunissent la poutre et la sous-poutre. 3, record 4, French, - sous%2Dpoutre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Construction Tools
- Masonry Practice
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- blocking chisel
1, record 5, English, blocking%20chisel
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- bolster 1, record 5, English, bolster
correct, officially approved
- brick set 1, record 5, English, brick%20set
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blocking chisel; bolster; brick set: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 5, English, - blocking%20chisel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outils (Construction)
- Maçonnerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ciseau de briqueteur
1, record 5, French, ciseau%20de%20briqueteur
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ciseau de briqueteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 5, French, - ciseau%20de%20briqueteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-03-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bolster
1, record 6, English, bolster
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- support 1, record 6, English, support
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The core is constituted by detachable assemblies disposed vertically and maintained in position by a support or bolster receiving the lower part or foot of the assemblies inside sleeves having a vertical axis. Each of the sleeves includes at least one orientation configuration for the assembly and each of the assemblies includes on its foot at least one orientation configuration adapted to cooperate with the orientation configuration of the sleeve. The charging of the first core of the reactor may be carried out in a simple operation without a prior charging of false assemblies in an air atmosphere. 1, record 6, English, - bolster
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sommier
1, record 6, French, sommier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Cœur du réacteur.] Tous les assemblages (fissiles, fertiles, de contrôle) qui doivent être refroidis par circulation forcée de sodium sont munis de pieds venant s’enfoncer dans les chandelles d’un sommier constituant un collecteur d’alimentation en sodium froid (400 °C environ) […] Le sommier est généralement constitué par deux plaques, percées d’autant de trous que d’assemblages à alimenter en sodium, les chandelles constituant des entretoises pour ces plaques; l’ensemble est enfermé dans une virole cylindrique où aboutissent les tuyauteries d’amenée du sodium froid, refoulé sous pression par les pompes primaires. 1, record 6, French, - sommier
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-09-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bolster
1, record 7, English, bolster
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion or edges of the blanket not subject to the pressure of the plate. 2, record 7, English, - bolster
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hausse
1, record 7, French, hausse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du blanchet qui n'est pas soumise à la pression de la plaque. 1, record 7, French, - hausse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo (Artes gráficas e imprenta)
- Litografía, offset y fototipia
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- soporte
1, record 7, Spanish, soporte
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-11-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Transport of Wood
- Forestry Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bunk
1, record 8, English, bunk
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- bolster 1, record 8, English, bolster
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cross-member of a log-hauling vehicle, e.g. a lorry ... or a log-sledge on which the logs rest. 1, record 8, English, - bunk
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The bottom layer of logs is termed the bunk load. 1, record 8, English, - bunk
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Transport du bois
- Exploitation forestière
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- traverse
1, record 8, French, traverse
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément transversal d'un engin forestier de débardage tel qu'un camion ou un traîneau, sur lequel les billes sont déposées. 2, record 8, French, - traverse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-03-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Wood Products
- Wood Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bearer
1, record 9, English, bearer
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- bolster 2, record 9, English, bolster
correct, United States
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A square-sawn piece of wood, generally of some 4 x 4 in. cross-section, set between packages of sawn timber or other mill products so as to provide space for the insertion and withdrawal of the fork of a fork-lift or straddle carrier. 1, record 9, English, - bearer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Produits du bois
- Industrie du bois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- traverse
1, record 9, French, traverse
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite pièce de bois usinée séparant les tas de bois scié, créant ainsi un espace pour faciliter leur préhension par la fourchette d'un chariot élévateur. 2, record 9, French, - traverse
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-02-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Metal Forming
- Presses (Machinery)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- bolster
1, record 10, English, bolster
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- bolster plate 2, record 10, English, bolster%20plate
correct
- die plate 3, record 10, English, die%20plate
correct
- bedplate 4, record 10, English, bedplate
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plate to which dies may be fastened, the assembly being secured to the top surface of a press bed. 5, record 10, English, - bolster
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Formage des métaux
- Presses (Machines)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- plateau mobile
1, record 10, French, plateau%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- plateau amovible 2, record 10, French, plateau%20amovible
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaque fixée solidement à la surface de la table de la presse et pouvant recevoir la matrice. 2, record 10, French, - plateau%20mobile
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-11-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- body bolster 1, record 11, English, body%20bolster
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- bolster 1, record 11, English, bolster
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- traverse pivot
1, record 11, French, traverse%20pivot
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 1987-01-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Eating Utensils and Cutlery
- Cutlery Manufacture
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- bolster
1, record 12, English, bolster
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where the blade joins the handle, 11 brands incorporated a finger rest or bolster ... 2, record 12, English, - bolster
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Couverts et coutellerie
- Coutellerie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mitre
1, record 12, French, mitre
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Onze de nos couteaux étaient munis d'un rebord protecteur qui empêche la main de glisser sur la lame; cette partie métallique du couteau se nomme la mitre. 2, record 12, French, - mitre
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Construction Tools
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- bolster 1, record 13, English, bolster
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Outils (Construction)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- ciseau à froid
1, record 13, French, ciseau%20%C3%A0%20froid
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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