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DROP CURTAIN [2 records]

Record 1 2012-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

The curtain airbags drop from under the vehicles headliner and rapidly unfold and inflate along the side windows to protect front and rear occupants from head and neck injuries during a side collision. Electronic sensors along the sides of the vehicle detect a side impact and deploy the airbags.

Key term(s)
  • head curtain air bag
  • curtain air bag
  • side-curtain airbag
  • window air bag

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Coussin gonflable qui se déploie le long des vitres d’un véhicule lors d’un choc latéral, afin de protéger la tête de ses occupants.

OBS

rideau gonflable : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 23 décembre 2007.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theatre and Opera
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
DEF

A stage curtain that is lowered instead of drawn.

CONT

"IT" is made of canvas ornately decorated with cracked and peeling paint. "IT" is a 60-year old theater drop curtain having 18 advertising units painted within its scroll work and draped effect.

CONT

In order that the piece may be played through without having the drop curtain down.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
DEF

Rideau à la guillotine, rideau qui tombe de haut en bas.

Spanish

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