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sheath [15 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
- sheath
1, record 1, English, sheath
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sheath: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - sheath
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gaine d'arme
1, record 1, French, gaine%20d%27arme
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaine d'arme : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - gaine%20d%27arme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plasma Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sheath
1, record 2, English, sheath
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A region of transition between a neutral plasma and a solid surface in contact with it. 1, record 2, English, - sheath
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sheath: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997. 2, record 2, English, - sheath
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique des plasmas
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gaine
1, record 2, French, gaine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Région de transition entre un plasma neutre et une surface solide en contact avec lui. 1, record 2, French, - gaine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaine : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1997. 2, record 2, French, - gaine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sheath
1, record 3, English, sheath
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of various covering or supporting structures that are applied like or resemble in appearance or function the sheath of a blade... 1, record 3, English, - sheath
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fourreau
1, record 3, French, fourreau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gaine tubulaire souple ou semi-rigide dans laquelle on fait passer les câbles et canalisations, dans leur traversée des parois, cloisons, murs et planchers, afin de les protéger et de les désolidariser des maçonneries. 1, record 3, French, - fourreau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des fourreau résilients protègeront, dans la traversée des murs et planchers, toutes les canalisations [...] 2, record 3, French, - fourreau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sheath
1, record 4, English, sheath
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 2, record 4, English, - sheath
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gaine
1, record 4, French, gaine
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 2, record 4, French, - gaine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Material y equipo (Investigación científica)
- Equipo (Química)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vaína
1, record 4, Spanish, va%C3%ADna
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Biochemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sheath
1, record 5, English, sheath
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 5, English, - sheath
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Biochimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- blindage
1, record 5, French, blindage
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 5, French, - blindage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2011-05-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radiation Protection
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cladding
1, record 6, English, cladding
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- clad 2, record 6, English, clad
correct, noun
- can 3, record 6, English, can
correct, noun, standardized
- jacket 1, record 6, English, jacket
less frequent
- sheath 1, record 6, English, sheath
noun, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An external layer of material applied, usually to a nuclear fuel, to provide protection from a chemically reactive environment, to provide containment of radioactive products produced during the irradiation of the composite, or to provide structural support. 1, record 6, English, - cladding
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aluminium or its alloys, magnesium alloys, stainless steel and zirconium alloys are common cladding materials. 2, record 6, English, - cladding
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
can; cladding: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 6, English, - cladding
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Radioprotection
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gaine
1, record 6, French, gaine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- gaine libre 2, record 6, French, gaine%20libre
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- enveloppe métallique 3, record 6, French, enveloppe%20m%C3%A9tallique
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche extérieure de matière appliquée directement sur un combustible nucléaire ou une autre substance qui assure sa protection contre un milieu ambiant chimiquement réactif et retient les produits radioactifs élaborés durant l'irradiation du composé. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 2, record 6, French, - gaine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle peut aussi constituer un élément de structure. 2, record 6, French, - gaine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gaine; gaine libre : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 6, French, - gaine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección contra la radiación
- Centrales nucleares
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- vaina
1, record 6, Spanish, vaina
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- revestimiento metálico 2, record 6, Spanish, revestimiento%20met%C3%A1lico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartucho, tubo que se pone como funda a las barras de combustible nuclear en los reactores. 3, record 6, Spanish, - vaina
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hay tres barreras principales para prevenir la liberación de los productos de la fisión. La primera barrera es el revestimiento metálico. Las píldoras de combustible de uranio se ubican dentro de este revestimiento y se acomodan en patrones específicos en el centro. Durante la operación normal, los productos de la fisión son atrapados dentro de los cilindros de combustible, pero, si se acumula demasiado calor en el centro, el revestimiento metálico del combustible se puede romper o fisurar y se liberan productos de fisión como gases nobles, yodo y cesio radiactivos. 4, record 6, Spanish, - vaina
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-02-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sheath
1, record 7, English, sheath
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- enveloppe
1, record 7, French, enveloppe
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fourreau 1, record 7, French, fourreau
correct, masculine noun
- gaine 2, record 7, French, gaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit des fils à âme : fils gainés ou fils guipés. 3, record 7, French, - enveloppe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Fabricación de hilados (Textiles)
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- vaína
1, record 7, Spanish, va%C3%ADna
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-02-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fungi and Myxomycetes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sheath
1, record 8, English, sheath
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boot, usually veil remnants on the lower part of the stalk. 2, record 8, English, - sheath
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Champignons et myxomycètes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gaine
1, record 8, French, gaine
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enveloppe en forme de fourreau. 2, record 8, French, - gaine
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hongos y mixomicetos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- vaína
1, record 8, Spanish, va%C3%ADna
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-12-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electric Cables
- Insulators and Supporting Materials (Electr.)
- Electric Power Distribution
- Insulated Transmission Cabling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- jacket
1, record 9, English, jacket
correct, North America
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- sheath 1, record 9, English, sheath
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A covering of suitable material surrounding an electrical cable, for insulation and protection purposes. 1, record 9, English, - jacket
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Câbles électriques
- Isolateurs et supports (Électricité)
- Distribution électrique
- Canalisations isolées (Électricité)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- gaine
1, record 9, French, gaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- enveloppe 2, record 9, French, enveloppe
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recouvrement en matériau approprié entourant un câble électrique, utilisé comme protecteur et isolant. 2, record 9, French, - gaine
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les composés du plomb habituellement présents dans les gaines des câbles [...] sont toxiques, ne se dégradent pas naturellement et sont difficiles à isoler et à recycler. 3, record 9, French, - gaine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-12-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sheath
1, record 10, English, sheath
adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Sheath fold. 1, record 10, English, - sheath
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- en fourreau
1, record 10, French, en%20fourreau
adjective phrase
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un pli conique dont la surface est fermée complètement au niveau de l'apex du cône et dont les sections perpendiculaires correspondantes ont un aspect en cocarde. 2, record 10, French, - en%20fourreau
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-05-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Rough Carpentry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sheath
1, record 11, English, sheath
correct, verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Charpenterie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- revêtir
1, record 11, French, rev%C3%AAtir
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- poser le revêtement 1, record 11, French, poser%20le%20rev%C3%AAtement
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-12-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sheath
1, record 12, English, sheath
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A kernmantel rope, of perlon, has a core of continuous filaments which provide strength, and a woven sheath (in a variety of colors) to protect the core. 1, record 12, English, - sheath
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- gaine
1, record 12, French, gaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des cordes d'alpinisme actuelles sont tressées, comportant une âme composée de fibres libres et une gaine superficielle qui la protège, lui conférant les caractéristiques de tenue en main et de souplesse. 1, record 12, French, - gaine
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-11-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- outer casing 1, record 13, English, outer%20casing
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- casing 2, record 13, English, casing
- sheath 1, record 13, English, sheath
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- gaine
1, record 13, French, gaine
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre la gaine, extérieure, avec le blindage désignant, dans le cas d'une conduite comme dans celui d'une fouille, un renfort disposé à l'intérieur de la canalisation et éventuellement de la gaine. 2, record 13, French, - gaine
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 3, record 13, French, - gaine
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-10-20
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Baskets and Basketmaking
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- sheath
1, record 14, English, sheath
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- cane 1, record 14, English, cane
correct, noun
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the manufacture of rattan furniture ... At first, apparently, the sheath, or cane, of rattan was woven about mechanically bent frames. 1, record 14, English, - sheath
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Vannerie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- canne
1, record 14, French, canne
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Meubles en rotin : Meubles essentiellement constitués par des parties de ce végétal (moelle, canne, éclisses, etc.). 1, record 14, French, - canne
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Cutlery Manufacture
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each [pair of scissors] is wrapped in oiled paper, and comes in a plastic sheath. 1, record 15, English, - sheath
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Coutellerie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- étui
1, record 15, French, %C3%A9tui
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ciseaux pliants acier inox bouts pointus; les anneaux se rabattent. Long. fermé 5 cm, ouvert 9 cm. En étui pour la poche et le sac. 1, record 15, French, - %C3%A9tui
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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