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cribbing [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cribbing
1, record 1, English, cribbing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cribbing is essential in many extrication operations. Its most common use is to stabilize objects. Wood selected for cribbing should be solid, straight and free of major flaws such as large knots or splits. Cribbing surfaces should be free of any paint or finish because this can make the wood slippery, especially when it is wet. Cribbing can be made out of pieces of timber found in the debris and cut to size. ... Cribbing involves multiple pieces of wood laid on the side and crossed. It spreads the load well and has many load transfer surfaces. It also has lateral stability depending on the ratio of width to height. The height should not be more than three times the width. 1, record 1, English, - cribbing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- calage
1, record 1, French, calage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le calage est essentiel dans plusieurs opérations de dégagement. Son usage le plus courant est de stabiliser des objets. Les morceaux de bois choisis comme cales doivent être solides, droits et libres de défauts majeurs comme des gros nœuds ou des éclats de bois. Les surfaces de calage doivent être libres de toute peinture et de tout fini car cela pourrait rendre le bois glissant, surtout lorsqu'il est humide. Les cales peuvent être faites de pièces de bois trouvées dans les débris et coupées aux dimensions requises. [...] Le calage comprend de multiples pièces de bois placées sur leur côté et entrecroisées par la suite. Il répartit bien la charge et compte plusieurs surfaces de transfert de charge. Il présente également une stabilité latérale selon le rapport entre la largeur et la hauteur. La hauteur ne doit pas être plus du triple de la largeur. 1, record 1, French, - calage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-05-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Horse Husbandry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cribbing
1, record 2, English, cribbing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crib-biting 2, record 2, English, crib%2Dbiting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stable vice in which the horse hooks his teeth onto something solid, such as the door of his stable, and sucks air through his open mouth. 3, record 2, English, - cribbing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crib-biting and wind-sucking are different varieties of the same vice, which are learned chiefly by young horses. In each case the horse swallows air ... A "wind-sucker" achieves the same end [as a crib-biter], but it does not require a resting-place for the teeth. Air is swallowed by firmly closing the mouth, arching the neck, and gulping down air. ... Accompanying each swallowing effort there is usually a distinct grunt. 4, record 2, English, - cribbing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tic à l'appui
1, record 2, French, tic%20%C3%A0%20l%27appui
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tic du cheval qui avale de l'air en appuyant ses dents sur quelque chose. 2, record 2, French, - tic%20%C3%A0%20l%27appui
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tic est un vice au cours duquel le pharynx est dilaté par la contraction des muscles antérieurs du cou. De l'air est avalé avec un bruit caractéristique. [...] Il y a différentes formes de tic. Dans le tic à l'appui, forme la plus fréquente, l'animal appuie ses dents sur un objet à sa portée, tel que le bord de sa mangeoire, le bas-flanc, la corde du licol, etc. Avec appui des dents, l'animal contracte les muscles de la partie antérieure de l'encolure, ce qui abaisse le larynx et la base de la langue et dilate le pharynx. Dans la plupart des cas, cette ouverture du pharynx est à l'origine du bruit caractéristique. Les chevaux qui tiquent souvent à l'appui présentent une usure anormale des incisives. 3, record 2, French, - tic%20%C3%A0%20l%27appui
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On note que le générique «tic» n'a pas d'équivalent parfait en anglais. On le traduit par les termes spécifiques «wind-sucking» ou «crib-biting» («cribbing») selon le cas. 4, record 2, French, - tic%20%C3%A0%20l%27appui
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Tic aérographique à l'appui. 5, record 2, French, - tic%20%C3%A0%20l%27appui
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiro de apoyo
1, record 2, Spanish, tiro%20de%20apoyo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-12-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Lining of Mineshafts and Passages
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cribbing
1, record 3, English, cribbing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Revêtements des puits et galeries (Mines)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boisage
1, record 3, French, boisage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction de cadres de bois destinés au soutènement des galeries de mines. 1, record 3, French, - boisage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces cadres peuvent être placés à angle droit les uns par rapport aux autres et remplis de matériaux de remblai pour servir ainsi de pilier de soutènement. 1, record 3, French, - boisage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Revestimiento de los pozos y galerías (Minas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- entibación
1, record 3, Spanish, entibaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maderamen o armazón metálica con que se afianzan las paredes y el techo de las excavaciones y galerías. 1, record 3, Spanish, - entibaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La entibación tiene por objeto evitar el desplome de las paredes o el hundimiento del techo de las galerías y, al mismo tiempo proteger al personal que en ellas trabaja. Se hace con cuadros o portadas dispuestos de trecho en trecho (de 0,50 a 1,50 m), aunque excepcionalmente, en terrenos muy desfavorables, pueden tocarse. Cada portada consta de un par de estemples o puntales inclinados, rematado por un larguero o puente. Entre el hastial de la galería y las portadas se hace un revestimiento de rollizos o tablones, o un encofrado de tablas machiembradas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - entibaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Methods
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cribbing method
1, record 4, English, cribbing%20method
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cribbing 1, record 4, English, cribbing
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Early elevators were 9.1 metres long by 9.4 metres wide, ranged from 15.2 metres to 18.2 metres in height and had a storage capacity of about 680 tonnes. Cement piers were used to raise them slightly off the ground to allow for ventilation and help control rodents. They were built with 5.1 by 15.2 centimetre wooden planks and 5.1 by 10.2 centimetre wooden planks. The 2 x 6's were placed flat side up, one on top of each other and securely nailed with spikes to give strength. This procedure was used for the lower part of the elevator; 2 x 4's were then used in a similar manner until the top of the elevator was reached. This method of construction became known as cribbing. 1, record 4, English, - cribbing%20method
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cribbing technique
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- technique de construction en caisson
1, record 4, French, technique%20de%20construction%20en%20caisson
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les premiers silos de collecte avaient 9,1 mètres de long sur 9,4 de large, leur hauteur variait entre 15,2 et 18,2 mètres et leur capacité était d'environ 680 tonnes. Ils étaient bâtis sur des pieux de ciment qui les élevaient au-dessus du sol; cela facilitait la circulation de l'air et éliminait en partie le problème des rats et des souris. Ils étaient construits en madriers de 5,1 x 15,2 centimètres et en planches de 5,1 x 10,2 centimètres. Les madriers étaient superposés sur le plat et solidement cloués. Ils formaient la partie inférieure de la construction. Puis les planches étaient disposées de la même manière jusqu'au sommet du silo. Cette technique a pris le nom de construction en caisson. 1, record 4, French, - technique%20de%20construction%20en%20caisson
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-11-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
- Transport of Goods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cribbing
1, record 5, English, cribbing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- crib 1, record 5, English, crib
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Metal or wood pieces or framing placed under or against loading to support, stabilize or hold it in position. 1, record 5, English, - cribbing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cribbing must be secured to prevent displacement. 1, record 5, English, - cribbing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sommier
1, record 5, French, sommier
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de pièces de métal ou de bois ou cadre placé sous le chargement ou contre celui-ci de manière à le caler, le stabiliser ou le maintenir dans sa position. 1, record 5, French, - sommier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les sommiers doivent être soigneusement arrimés pour prévenir tout déplacement. 1, record 5, French, - sommier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-11-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Wood Drying
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- crib stacking
1, record 6, English, crib%20stacking
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cribbing 1, record 6, English, cribbing
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stacking boards etc. to form a hollow triangle with their faces in contact at the corners. 1, record 6, English, - crib%20stacking
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Séchage du bois
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- empilage en ratelier triangulaire
1, record 6, French, empilage%20en%20ratelier%20triangulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empilage de bois scié épousant la forme d'un vide triangulaire, les faces de ces bois étant en contact avec les coins de cet assemblage. 2, record 6, French, - empilage%20en%20ratelier%20triangulaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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