TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BALANCOIRE [3 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

swing: an item in the "Recreational Devices" class of the "Recreational Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

balançoire : objet de la classe «Appareils récréatifs» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs».

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 2015-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Contests (Recreation)
  • Pets
CONT

The teeter consists of a plank (or panel) supported near the centre by a base that acts as a fulcrum. The plank shall be twelve feet (12 ft.) long and between ten inches and twelve inches (10 in. and 12 in.) wide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Concours (Loisirs)
  • Animaux d'agrément
CONT

La balançoire se compose d'une planche (ou d'un panneau) solide de 12 pi de long, ayant entre 10 et 12 po de large. Le centre de cette planche repose sur un support robuste servant de pivot.

Spanish

Save record 2

Record 3 2006-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Garden and Outdoor Furniture
  • Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
DEF

A seat hung from ropes or chains, on which one may swing for pleasure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mobilier de jardin
  • Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
DEF

Planchette, nacelle, etc., suspendue entre deux cordes et sur laquelle on se balance.

Spanish

Save record 3

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: