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spring [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
- spring
1, record 1, English, spring
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spring: an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - spring
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ressort
1, record 1, French, ressort
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ressort : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - ressort
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- glazier's point
1, record 2, English, glazier%27s%20point
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- spring 2, record 2, English, spring
correct
- glazing point 3, record 2, English, glazing%20point
correct
- glazing brad 3, record 2, English, glazing%20brad
correct
- glazier's brad 4, record 2, English, glazier%27s%20brad
correct
- glazier's sprig 4, record 2, English, glazier%27s%20sprig
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... small triangular-shaped piece of tin or zinc used for holding a pane of glass in a window sash. 2, record 2, English, - glazier%27s%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Glazier's points (are) triangular or diamond-shaped points cut from sheet metal .... They are used by glaziers for holding window panes in place while putty is applied (and until it hardens and sets). 5, record 2, English, - glazier%27s%20point
Record 2, Key term(s)
- glazing nail
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pointe de vitrier
1, record 2, French, pointe%20de%20vitrier
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite pièce triangulaire d'étain ou de zinc fixée à la feuillure du châssis pour aider à retenir le carreau en position. 1, record 2, French, - pointe%20de%20vitrier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Clavos y tornillos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punta de cristalero
1, record 2, Spanish, punta%20de%20cristalero
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punta de metal de forma triangular o de diamante que se utiliza para sujetar los cristales antes de que se coloque la masilla o hasta que ésta endurezca. 1, record 2, Spanish, - punta%20de%20cristalero
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-12-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Climatology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spring
1, record 3, English, spring
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The season of the year which occurs as the sun approaches the summer solstice, and characterized by increasing temperatures in the mid-latitudes. 2, record 3, English, - spring
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spring: ... Customarily, this refers to the months of March, April, and May in the North Hemisphere, and the months of September, October, and November in the Southern Hemisphere. Astronomically, this is the period between the vernal equinox and the summer solstice. 2, record 3, English, - spring
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Climatologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- printemps
1, record 3, French, printemps
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saison tempérée qui commence à l'équinoxe (21 mars) et se termine au solstice d'été (21-22 juin). 2, record 3, French, - printemps
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l'hémisphère nord,le printemps est la saison de transition entre l'hiver, froid et l'été, chaud, qui peuvent tous deux empiéter sur lui. C'est à cette saison que l'activité biologique est la plus grande, car mis à part les phénomènes de gelée, les facteurs climatiques sont généralement favorables à la croissance et au développement des végétaux; l'eau n'est habituellement pas limitante et les températures ne sont pas trop élevées. 2, record 3, French, - printemps
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Climatología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- primavera
1, record 3, Spanish, primavera
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Springs (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spring
1, record 4, English, spring
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A contrivance in which the elasticity due to the nature of a substance or to its form is employed for the purpose of deadening shocks caused by the sudden contact of bodies, or for the exact adjustment of strains or pressures. 2, record 4, English, - spring
Record 4, Key term(s)
- mechanical spring
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ressort
1, record 4, French, ressort
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément mécanique capable d'accumuler de l'énergie de déformation élastique et de la restituer au moment voulu. 2, record 4, French, - ressort
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-04-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spring
1, record 5, English, spring
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Site of natural flow of water issuing from the ground. 1, record 5, English, - spring
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bratton Spring, Alberta. 1, record 5, English, - spring
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spring: widely used generic. 1, record 5, English, - spring
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
spring: term and definition validated by the Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) (formerly named the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names -- CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (TB-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 5, English, - spring
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- source
1, record 5, French, source
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point d'émergence d'une nappe d'eau souterraine. 1, record 5, French, - source
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Source de la Plaine, Qué. 1, record 5, French, - source
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
source : générique attesté au Québec. 1, record 5, French, - source
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
source : terme et définition uniformisés par la Commission de toponymie du Canada (CTC) (anciennement appelée le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques -- CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire (BT-176) faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. Ce terme s'ajoute à la liste officielle des nouveaux génériques uniformisés depuis la parution du BT-176 en 1987 et, est maintenant publié dans L'Actualité terminologique, Vol.32,2 - Supplément, 1999. 2, record 5, French, - source
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-11-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
- Treatment of Wood
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- spring
1, record 6, English, spring
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curvature of a piece lengthwise, in a plane parallel to the face. 2, record 6, English, - spring
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
- Traitement des bois
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 6, French, cambrure
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- voilement longitudinal de rive 2, record 6, French, voilement%20longitudinal%20de%20rive
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbure de la pièce dans le sens de la longueur, dans un plan parallèle à la face. 3, record 6, French, - cambrure
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aserradura de la madera
- Tratamiento de la madera
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- curvado
1, record 6, Spanish, curvado
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-03-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- spring
1, record 7, English, spring
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities/equipment. 2, record 7, English, - spring
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tir (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ressort
1, record 7, French, ressort
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 7, French, - ressort
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- resorte
1, record 7, Spanish, resorte
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-08-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- spring
1, record 8, English, spring
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- spring line 2, record 8, English, spring%20line
correct
- spring rope 2, record 8, English, spring%20rope
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shore mooring line diagonal to the keel and exerting a force, when power is applied to it, both in the direction of the keel and at right angles to it. It is therefore used for moving a vessel lying alongside a quay or pier ahead or astern, breasting her in at the same time. 2, record 8, English, - spring
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spring: term also used in sailing. 3, record 8, English, - spring
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- garde montante
1, record 8, French, garde%20montante
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- amarre de poste 2, record 8, French, amarre%20de%20poste
correct, feminine noun
- embossure 3, record 8, French, embossure
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type d'amarre. 4, record 8, French, - garde%20montante
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
embossure : terme employé aussi à la voile. 3, record 8, French, - garde%20montante
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-02-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- springing
1, record 9, English, springing
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- spring 1, record 9, English, spring
correct, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In sawmilling, the distortion of timber as it comes from the saw, under growth- or drying stresses. 1, record 9, English, - springing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- gauchissement
1, record 9, French, gauchissement
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute distorsion d'un bois débité par rapport à sa forme initiale; aussi bien courbure de la rive, les faces restant planes, que courbure des faces dans le sens longitudinal ou transversal, que distorsion hélicoïdale des faces et des rives. 1, record 9, French, - gauchissement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-11-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Furnaces and Ovens (Metallurgy)
- Architecture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- spring
1, record 10, English, spring
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The skewbacks form the spring of the arch, and the highest point of the arch is called the crown. 1, record 10, English, - spring
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fours (Métallurgie)
- Architecture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sommier
1, record 10, French, sommier
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les retombées constituent les sommiers de l'arc, dont le point le plus haut porte le nom de clef de voûte. 1, record 10, French, - sommier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-11-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- spring 1, record 11, English, spring
- short bend 1, record 11, English, short%20bend
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deviation from a flat plane of the narrow face of a piece of lumber, from end to end. 1, record 11, English, - crook
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cambrure
1, record 11, French, cambrure
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- voilement longitudinal de rive 1, record 11, French, voilement%20longitudinal%20de%20rive
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbure d'une pièce de bois dont les rives sont devenues concave et convexe dans le sens du fil. 1, record 11, French, - cambrure
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- spring
1, record 12, English, spring
noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- ressort
1, record 12, French, ressort
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1979-09-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- spring
1, record 13, English, spring
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Springs effect movement of individual teeth or groups of teeth .... Complicated springs requiring long lengths of wire are difficult to control in both force and direction ... 1, record 13, English, - spring
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- ressort
1, record 13, French, ressort
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ressorts sont destinés à modifier la position ou l'orientation d'une dent ou d'un groupe de dents. [...] les ressorts doivent être faits de fil spécial extrêmement élastique et résistant malgré sa finesse. 1, record 13, French, - ressort
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir A10 du fascicule 23493 de ENSTO. 2, record 13, French, - ressort
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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