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CONTAINER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Transport of Goods
- Air Freight
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- container
1, record 1, English, container
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- freight container 2, record 1, English, freight%20container
correct
- cargo container 3, record 1, English, cargo%20container
correct, see observation
- box 4, record 1, English, box
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Specially designed receptacle that fits in the cargo compartments of the wide-body aircraft. 5, record 1, English, - container
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations] "freight container" means a container that is designed to be secured or readily handled, and that has corner fittings for those purposes, and of a [certain size] and includes a freight container carried on a chassis but does not include any packaging. 6, record 1, English, - container
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
container: term standardized by the CGSB and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 1, English, - container
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
container: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 8, record 1, English, - container
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Transport de marchandises
- Fret aérien
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- conteneur
1, record 1, French, conteneur
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- conteneur de fret 2, record 1, French, conteneur%20de%20fret
correct, masculine noun
- cadre 3, record 1, French, cadre
masculine noun
- boîte 4, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte
see observation, feminine noun, familiar
- récipient 5, record 1, French, r%C3%A9cipient
masculine noun
- container 6, record 1, French, container
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réceptacle spécialement conçu qui s'emboîte dans les compartiments de fret des avions gros porteurs. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 7, record 1, French, - conteneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon les Arrêtés de terminologie de la République française, parus dans le Bulletin de terminologie n° 155, l'anglicisme «container» doit être remplacé par «conteneur», dont l'usage est obligatoire. 8, record 1, French, - conteneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «boîte» est un équivalent familier de «conteneur». 8, record 1, French, - conteneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
conteneur : terme utilisé par Revenu Canada; terme normalisé par l'ONGC. 9, record 1, French, - conteneur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
conteneur : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 10, record 1, French, - conteneur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contenedores
- Transporte de mercancías
- Carga aérea
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contenedor
1, record 1, Spanish, contenedor
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Receptáculo especial que cabe en los compartimientos de carga de las aeronaves de fuselaje ancho. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 1, Spanish, - contenedor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Embalajes que suelen ser metálicos, mixtos (madera y metal), plásticos, prefabricados para utilizaciones permanentes, plegables (rara vez) y que ofrecen una garantía contra el robo, permiten el transporte de puerta a puerta, suprimiendo los transportes en diversos bultos, facilitando la unidad de carga y simplificando su manipulación. Pueden ser alquilados o comprados. Van consignados al destinatario, que debe devolverlos en un plazo determinado. Pueden contener mercancías a granel o líquidos (vinos, hidrocarburos), etc. 3, record 1, Spanish, - contenedor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contenedor: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - contenedor
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- transport container
1, record 2, English, transport%20container
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- freight container 1, record 2, English, freight%20container
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commercial vehicle body designed for transporting cargo without breaking up the shipment. 1, record 2, English, - transport%20container
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The container can be used in many modes of transportation. 1, record 2, English, - transport%20container
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- conteneur
1, record 2, French, conteneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- container 1, record 2, French, container
avoid, masculine noun
- boîte 1, record 2, French, bo%C3%AEte
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carrosserie de véhicule industriel conçue pour le transport de marchandises sans rupture de charge. 1, record 2, French, - conteneur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrairement à la carrosserie amovible ou à la carrosserie mobile, le conteneur peut être utilisé dans plusieurs modes de transport. 1, record 2, French, - conteneur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- contenedor
1, record 2, Spanish, contenedor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- container 1, record 2, Spanish, container
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carrocería de vehículo industrial para el transporte de la mercancía sin que se deteriore la carga. 1, record 2, Spanish, - contenedor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A diferencia de la carrocería removible o de la carrocería móvil, el contenedor puede utilizarse en varios medios de transporte. 1, record 2, Spanish, - contenedor
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nurseries (Farming)
- Planting Techniques (Farming)
- Silviculture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- seedling container
1, record 3, English, seedling%20container
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- container 2, record 3, English, container
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any pot, bag, tube, or pouch in which a seedling is raised. 1, record 3, English, - seedling%20container
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biologically, the functions of a seedling container are to: provide a medium for support and nutrition; protect the roots from mechanical damage and desiccation; shape the root system into an advantageous form; and maximize field performance through minimizing root disturbance and maintaining intimate contact between roots and growing medium. 1, record 3, English, - seedling%20container
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pépinières
- Techniques de plantation
- Sylviculture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contenant
1, record 3, French, contenant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- récipient 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9cipient
correct, masculine noun
- conteneur 3, record 3, French, conteneur
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le choix d'un type de contenant se doit de tenir compte des facteurs suivants : le rythme de croissance de l'essence; le temps de culture en serre (variable selon les caractéristiques désirées pour les plants destinés au reboisement); l'outil mis à notre disposition pour la plantation mécanique et/ou la plantation manuelle. 1, record 3, French, - contenant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La plupart des contenants sont fabriqués avec des matériaux à base de plastique ou de papier. N'importe quel (...) (matériau) peut être utilisé (...) à condition d'être imperméable au système radiculaire pour la période de croissance en serre. 1, record 3, French, - contenant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une étude de D. Nolet (section Montréal-Québec) portant sur le terme "conteneur" (janvier 1984) établit la pertinence des termes "contenant" et "récipient" et signale que l'utilisation de "conteneur" ne semble pas justifiée. Quant à "container", qui se retrouve dans quelques ouvrages français, il demeure un anglicisme. 4, record 3, French, - contenant
Record 3, Key term(s)
- container
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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