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selle [17 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
- saddle
1, record 1, English, saddle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saddle: an item in the "Land Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - saddle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 1, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
selle : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de transport terrestre» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 1, French, - selle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tie plate
1, record 2, English, tie%20plate
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal plate [providing] a safe bearing area [for the rail] on the tie, with a shoulder to restrain outward movement of the rail. 2, record 2, English, - tie%20plate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tie plate: term officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 2, English, - tie%20plate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- selle de rail
1, record 2, French, selle%20de%20rail
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- selle 2, record 2, French, selle
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
selle de rail : terme uniformisé par le Canadien National (CN). 3, record 2, French, - selle%20de%20rail
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
selle : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 4, record 2, French, - selle%20de%20rail
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Geology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- saddle-shaped
1, record 3, English, saddle%2Dshaped
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having the form of an anticlinal fold. 2, record 3, English, - saddle%2Dshaped
Record 3, Key term(s)
- saddle shaped
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Géologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- en selle
1, record 3, French, en%20selle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- en forme de pli anticlinal 2, record 3, French, en%20forme%20de%20pli%20anticlinal
- en dos d'âne 2, record 3, French, en%20dos%20d%27%C3%A2ne
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les dépôts de quartz aurifère se localisent surtout [...] à divers niveaux dans les charnières anticlinales, et présentent une forme en selles [...] 3, record 3, French, - en%20selle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] filons [...] en selles, ou en gouttières selon qu'il s'agit de corps minéralisés localisés dans une voûte anticlinale ou dans une voûte synclinale. 4, record 3, French, - en%20selle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tower saddle
1, record 4, English, tower%20saddle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- saddle 1, record 4, English, saddle
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabrication or casting with a curved surface and sides to locate and guide cables of suspension or cable-stayed bridges. 1, record 4, English, - tower%20saddle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tower saddle; saddle: terms and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 4, English, - tower%20saddle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 4, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce à surface arrondie en creux qui permet le guidage de câbles de ponts suspendus ou à haubans. 1, record 4, French, - selle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
selle : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 4, French, - selle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Tectonics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- saddle reef
1, record 5, English, saddle%20reef
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- saddle-reef 2, record 5, English, saddle%2Dreef
correct
- saddle 3, record 5, English, saddle
correct, noun
- saddle reef deposit 4, record 5, English, saddle%20reef%20deposit
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral deposit associated with the crest of an anticlinal fold and following the bedding plane, usually found in vertical succession. 5, record 5, English, - saddle%20reef
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... some types of metal ore deposits are concentrated in the hinge zones of folds (saddle reef deposits). 4, record 5, English, - saddle%20reef
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "inverted saddle" or "reverse saddle." 6, record 5, English, - saddle%20reef
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
saddle reef: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 5, English, - saddle%20reef
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Tectonique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gîte apical
1, record 5, French, g%C3%AEte%20apical
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- gîte en selle 2, record 5, French, g%C3%AEte%20en%20selle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- gisement en selle 3, record 5, French, gisement%20en%20selle
correct, masculine noun
- dépôt en selle 1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20en%20selle
correct, masculine noun
- selle 1, record 5, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
- gîte de charnière anticlinal 4, record 5, French, g%C3%AEte%20de%20charni%C3%A8re%20anticlinal
masculine noun
- anticlinal en forme de selle 5, record 5, French, anticlinal%20en%20forme%20de%20selle
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Filon-couche ayant la forme d'un anticlinal (Australie). 5, record 5, French, - g%C3%AEte%20apical
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gîtes apicaux. - Si la couverture des massifs granitoïdes est peu fracturée [...] les fluides minéralisés [...] peuvent s'accumuler dans les parties apicales des massifs [...] Cas particuliers de gîtes apicaux, les énormes dépôts de cuivre du type «porphyrique» [...] du Sud-Ouest des U.S.A [...] 1, record 5, French, - g%C3%AEte%20apical
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] les selles aurifères apparaissent à des niveaux stratigraphiques très variés. 1, record 5, French, - g%C3%AEte%20apical
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gîte en selle : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 5, French, - g%C3%AEte%20apical
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-04-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bowel movement
1, record 6, English, bowel%20movement
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
to have a bowel movement 3, record 6, English, - bowel%20movement
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 6, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller à la selle 2, record 6, French, - selle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato digestivo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- evacuación intestinal
1, record 6, Spanish, evacuaci%C3%B3n%20intestinal
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- evacuación 2, record 6, Spanish, evacuaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Salida natural o artificial de materia fecal [...] 2, record 6, Spanish, - evacuaci%C3%B3n%20intestinal
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- defecation
1, record 7, English, defecation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bowel movement. 2, record 7, English, - defecation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- défécation
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9f%C3%A9cation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- selle 2, record 7, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expulsion des matières fécales. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9f%C3%A9cation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- defecación
1, record 7, Spanish, defecaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expulsión de excretas del cuerpo de los animales. 2, record 7, Spanish, - defecaci%C3%B3n
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sling
1, record 8, English, sling
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydraulic Patient Lifters, provide a safe means of lifting a patient from one area to another with a minimum of effort, easily accomplished by one attendant and the patient lift. A selection of slings is provided to accommodate the usage and needs of the patient. The most common lifting procedure is to move the disabled patient from bed to commode or wheelchair, and return to bed. 1, record 8, English, - sling
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- toile
1, record 8, French, toile
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- selle 2, record 8, French, selle
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toile : Terme en usage au CHRO et recommandé par un fabricant de lève-patients. 3, record 8, French, - toile
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il semble y avoir généralement consensus, dans le milieu infirmier, concernant l'utilisation du mot «toile» comme équivalent français de «sling». 4, record 8, French, - toile
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-09-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- saddle
1, record 9, English, saddle
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- harness saddle 2, record 9, English, harness%20saddle
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Harness racing. 3, record 9, English, - saddle
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 9, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sellette 2, record 9, French, sellette
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Courses attelées. 3, record 9, French, - selle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Objetos de colección (Museos y Patrimonio)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- sillín
1, record 9, Spanish, sill%C3%ADn
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-06-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 10, French, selle
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Intestinos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- deposición
1, record 10, Spanish, deposici%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-04-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- saddle
1, record 11, English, saddle
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 11, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- silla de montar
1, record 11, Spanish, silla%20de%20montar
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- seat
1, record 12, English, seat
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- saddle 2, record 12, English, saddle
correct, noun
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most people ride best with a level saddle, and some prefer the nose tilted slightly up. Too much downward slope of the saddle, either to the front or back, sometimes done to ease soreness, will have you sliding off and having to brace yourself with your arms, which can cause soreness in the arms. 3, record 12, English, - seat
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Seat or saddles as they are still called, come in a variety of sizes and shapes and vary greatly in quality and comfort 4, record 12, English, - seat
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 12, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit siège de cuir pourvu d'une suspension à ressorts, et sur lequel s'assied le cycliste ou le motocycliste. 2, record 12, French, - selle
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Motocicletas y motos de nieve
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- sillín
1, record 12, Spanish, sill%C3%ADn
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-12-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- saddle
1, record 13, English, saddle
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Artistic gymnastics term. 2, record 13, English, - saddle
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 13, French, selle
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de gymnastique artistique. 1, record 13, French, - selle
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- silla
1, record 13, Spanish, silla
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-08-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- bumped
1, record 14, English, bumped
correct, adjective
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In cementing operations, pertaining to a cement plug which comes to rest on the float collar. 2, record 14, English, - bumped
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cementing operator might say, "I have a bumped plug," when the plug strikes the float collar. 3, record 14, English, - bumped
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- calé
1, record 14, French, cal%C3%A9
proposal, adjective
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- affermi 1, record 14, French, affermi
proposal, adjective
- en selle 1, record 14, French, en%20selle
proposal, adjective phrase
- formant tampon 1, record 14, French, formant%20tampon
proposal, adjective phrase
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- saddle
1, record 15, English, saddle
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- base 1, record 15, English, base
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a partial denture, upper or lower, which fits on the alveolar ridge and on which the teeth are held. May be metal, acrylic (plastic) or vulcanite, but most commonly is made of acrylic. 1, record 15, English, - saddle
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 15, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la plaque-base d'une prothèse partielle, supérieure ou inférieure, façonnée pour s'adapter sur la crête gingivale et supporter les dents prothétiques. (Constituée de métal, de vulcanite, mais surtout d'acrylique plastique). 1, record 15, French, - selle
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1985-09-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Antique Furniture (Museums and Heritage)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- triped stool 1, record 16, English, triped%20stool
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Meubles anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 16, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit siège rond et sans embourrure reposant sur trois pieds (Moyen-Age). 1, record 16, French, - selle
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'est conservé à la campagne comme siège pour la traite des vaches. 1, record 16, French, - selle
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1977-03-31
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- saddle
1, record 17, English, saddle
correct, noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A saddle is a] forward inflection of [the] septum and suture [of an ammonite]. 1, record 17, English, - saddle
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- selle
1, record 17, French, selle
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Une selle est une] ondulation [...] convexe vers l'avant [...] de la ligne de suture [...] [d'une] Ammonite [...] 1, record 17, French, - selle
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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