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sponson [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-06-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
- Guns (Naval)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sponson
1, record 1, English, sponson
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a semicircular platform projecting from the ship's side and mounting a gun so that it could cover 180 degrees from ahead to astern ... 2, record 1, English, - sponson
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
- Canons (Navires)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- affûts de canon en porte-à-faux
1, record 1, French, aff%C3%BBts%20de%20canon%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-05-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Safety (Water Transport)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sponson
1, record 2, English, sponson
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An air-filled buoyancy chamber in a canoe, intended to reduce the risk of sinking even if the canoe becomes filled with water. 2, record 2, English, - sponson
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- boudin
1, record 2, French, boudin
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie gonflable d'une embarcation gonflable à fond rigide utilisée comme embarcation rapide de sauvetage. 2, record 2, French, - boudin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sponson
1, record 3, English, sponson
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lateral sponson 2, record 3, English, lateral%20sponson
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A projection from a flying boat hull to give lateral stability on the water. 1, record 3, English, - sponson
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by ATSC - Helicopters. 3, record 3, English, - sponson
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nageoire
1, record 3, French, nageoire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- nageoire stabilisatrice 2, record 3, French, nageoire%20stabilisatrice
feminine noun
- flotteur latéral 3, record 3, French, flotteur%20lat%C3%A9ral
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flotteur latéral en forme de profil d'aile, placé de long de la coque d'un hydravion pour augmenter la stabilité à flot. 1, record 3, French, - nageoire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nageoire : terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 4, record 3, French, - nageoire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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